sea foam question.

ByPopularDemand · April 7th, 2009, 11:46 AM

Ok so after all my lean problem was traced back to the fuel system. I ran some of the fuel injuctor cleaner, it has new o2 sensors, I cleaned the iac and tb, now I am thinking I will seafoam it for good measure, and to clean out the rest of tthe fuel system. My question is after I dump a third of the can into the gas tank should I replace the fuel filter afterward, kinda like I will have to change the oil? Also am I missing anything as far as gettin the car clean?

MaroonNotchback408 · April 7th, 2009, 11:49 AM

My friend just added a can of seafoam to his car and hes changing the oil right now. as for replacing the gas i dont see how it can hurt in any way. good luck =)

ByPopularDemand · April 7th, 2009, 02:14 PM

So seafoam in the tank, and in the vaccuum line gets the same places? I also wanted to get the whole fuel system for good measure.

dgt_mustang · April 7th, 2009, 07:47 PM

well sea foam can go through the fuel lines and clean out anything along that way, but when it goes through the vacumn system, that pretty much covers the half the fuel tank missed,
Seafoam is a miracle worker.
marvel mystery oil for the engine oil works freakin great as well.

buddyantunez1 · April 7th, 2009, 08:04 PM

sea foam goes in the crankcase where you add oil, fuel tank, and vacuum system. easiest place to add it in the vacuum line is the big one that runs to the brake booster on the driver side. just get a funnel and have your e-brake set because your brakes wont work very good. gotta stay on the gas while you pour it in b/c you'll have a huge vacuum leak once you unplug the line from the booster.

id change the fuel filter while your at it. pretty easy to do with the fuel line puller tool. any auto parts store should have it for around $6-8

JASonic · April 7th, 2009, 08:27 PM

I put mine in through the PCV valve. That way it gets to everything up top evenly. Word of caution though...if your car has alot of miles on it, your taking a risk.

As far as putting it in the gas tank, there wont be a need to change the fuel filter unless it needed it already.

Onemanzu · April 7th, 2009, 08:59 PM

do the thirds system and then replace the fuel filter. that's for your best results, and seeing as you are worried about your fuel system, the most ideal route for you to take.

graystang01 · April 7th, 2009, 09:42 PM

seafoam is fun

i didnt change my fuel filter when i seafoamed but it wouldnt hurt to change it

martinez23 · April 8th, 2009, 12:06 AM

so i have a question maybe this sean foam is what i need???? so i have a 94 stang 105,k miles so not that bad but recently i noticce when im on a hill at a stop and i push the gas it feels like it bogs or wants to die and then sum times im driving and it feels like i have to push the pedal to get sum power lol i recently was turning at a signal on flat road and it all most died on me ... so some one HELP

hyperstang00 · April 8th, 2009, 12:39 AM

I had that problem..

I changed out my fuel pump and changed sparks and she was alive again..

ByPopularDemand · April 8th, 2009, 12:59 AM

I don't think high mileage should be an issue, I've used some before, but it was only the third can my friend didn't wanna put in his oil. I ran it through the vaccuum line. The main thing I wanna hit is the fuel rails and make sure they are cleaned up.

rfcsoulja · April 8th, 2009, 01:14 AM

I'm pretty sure seafoam is petroleum based and thus is safe on almost all years (unlike ones that are highly acidic). The thing that you gotta worry about though, is that if your car hasn't been maintained, using seafoam could remove the sediments that are keeping old seals/gaskets from leaking. But I don't think this is the case very often.

ByPopularDemand · April 9th, 2009, 11:12 AM

Well so far so good...I did the thirds system and replaced the fuel filter, since I was almost outta gas anyway. Car feels amazing!

Garman91 · April 9th, 2009, 04:01 PM

What's the third system? Anyone have the link to a writeup?? Ya got me wanting to do it now!!

ByPopularDemand · April 9th, 2009, 07:53 PM

A third of the can goes in the gas tank, a third goes into the crank case, and you suck up a third with the vaccuum line.

N29468 · April 9th, 2009, 07:58 PM

Awhile ago i put a can in the fuel tank, half a can in the crank, and half through the PCV and worked perfectly. Im gonna do it again soon if i dont sell it first.

Garman91 · April 9th, 2009, 10:08 PM

This thread made me go buy a can. Smoked like hell! Did the third system, can't notice much difference yet, maybe on the way to work tomorrow I'll feel it more but I def. have peace of mind knowing my baby's motor is squeaky clean inside! Thx for the tips!

Onemanzu · April 9th, 2009, 11:06 PM

Originally Posted by 6er_w/a_Vengance

sometimes clean is too clean...lol

btw..i didn't mean not to use it due to miles..i was talking about the ware on the engine from all those miles

160k and still kicking, I seafoam every other oil change.

April 7th, 2009, 11:46 AM	#1
ByPopularDemand Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 V6 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 2,666 iTrader: 0 reviews	sea foam question. Ok so after all my lean problem was traced back to the fuel system. I ran some of the fuel injuctor cleaner, it has new o2 sensors, I cleaned the iac and tb, now I am thinking I will seafoam it for good measure, and to clean out the rest of tthe fuel system. My question is after I dump a third of the can into the gas tank should I replace the fuel filter afterward, kinda like I will have to change the oil? Also am I missing anything as far as gettin the car clean? __________________ 2000 V6 vert Mac LT headers, Mac O/R H-pipe, Mac CAI, ASP 25% underdrive pulley(r.i.p), SCT tune, 8.8 rear and 4.10 gears.

April 7th, 2009, 02:14 PM	#3
ByPopularDemand Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 V6 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 2,666 iTrader: 0 reviews	So seafoam in the tank, and in the vaccuum line gets the same places? I also wanted to get the whole fuel system for good measure. __________________ 2000 V6 vert Mac LT headers, Mac O/R H-pipe, Mac CAI, ASP 25% underdrive pulley(r.i.p), SCT tune, 8.8 rear and 4.10 gears.

April 7th, 2009, 08:04 PM	#5
buddyantunez1 November 08 ROTM 2000 3.8L Mustang 195.9/220.8 hp/tq N/A Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cleveland MS/Stafford VA Posts: 1,370 iTrader: 0 reviews	sea foam goes in the crankcase where you add oil, fuel tank, and vacuum system. easiest place to add it in the vacuum line is the big one that runs to the brake booster on the driver side. just get a funnel and have your e-brake set because your brakes wont work very good. gotta stay on the gas while you pour it in b/c you'll have a huge vacuum leak once you unplug the line from the booster. id change the fuel filter while your at it. pretty easy to do with the fuel line puller tool. any auto parts store should have it for around $6-8 __________________ ~Nitrous is like a Hot Girl with STD's, you know you wanna hit it, but your afraid of the consequences~

April 7th, 2009, 08:59 PM	#7
Onemanzu ¡ʇsnq ɹo uʍop ǝpısdn Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Looking for free hand jobs in poland springs nebraska... silly gooses Posts: 12,551 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	do the thirds system and then replace the fuel filter. that's for your best results, and seeing as you are worried about your fuel system, the most ideal route for you to take. __________________ My Foz

April 8th, 2009, 12:39 AM	#10
hyperstang00 Newbie 2000 V6 Mustang Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: In da middle of da sea Posts: 44 iTrader: 0 reviews	I had that problem.. I changed out my fuel pump and changed sparks and she was alive again.. __________________ 2000 V6 Atlantic Blue GT Clone True Duals Flowmaster 40's originals custom "H" pipe Headers Eibach Drop Custom tuned w/SCT X3 and a lot more..... Saving for my NEW EDGE GT

April 7th, 2009, 11:49 AM	#2
MaroonNotchback408 Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 157 iTrader: 0 reviews	My friend just added a can of seafoam to his car and hes changing the oil right now. as for replacing the gas i dont see how it can hurt in any way. good luck =)

April 7th, 2009, 08:27 PM	#6
JASonic The George Forman of Keepers Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 2,385 iTrader: 20 reviews	I put mine in through the PCV valve. That way it gets to everything up top evenly. Word of caution though...if your car has alot of miles on it, your taking a risk. As far as putting it in the gas tank, there wont be a need to change the fuel filter unless it needed it already.

April 8th, 2009, 12:06 AM	#9
martinez23 Regular 2001 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oreon, portland Posts: 172 iTrader: 0 reviews	so i have a question maybe this sean foam is what i need???? so i have a 94 stang 105,k miles so not that bad but recently i noticce when im on a hill at a stop and i push the gas it feels like it bogs or wants to die and then sum times im driving and it feels like i have to push the pedal to get sum power lol i recently was turning at a signal on flat road and it all most died on me ... so some one HELP

April 8th, 2009, 12:59 AM	#11
ByPopularDemand Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 V6 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 2,666 iTrader: 0 reviews	I don't think high mileage should be an issue, I've used some before, but it was only the third can my friend didn't wanna put in his oil. I ran it through the vaccuum line. The main thing I wanna hit is the fuel rails and make sure they are cleaned up. __________________ 2000 V6 vert Mac LT headers, Mac O/R H-pipe, Mac CAI, ASP 25% underdrive pulley(r.i.p), SCT tune, 8.8 rear and 4.10 gears.

April 8th, 2009, 01:14 AM	#12
rfcsoulja Hardcore Enthusiast 01 True Blue v6 to slow to matter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,141 iTrader: 0 reviews	I'm pretty sure seafoam is petroleum based and thus is safe on almost all years (unlike ones that are highly acidic). The thing that you gotta worry about though, is that if your car hasn't been maintained, using seafoam could remove the sediments that are keeping old seals/gaskets from leaking. But I don't think this is the case very often. Last edited by rfcsoulja; April 8th, 2009 at 01:23 AM.

April 9th, 2009, 11:12 AM	#13
ByPopularDemand Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 V6 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 2,666 iTrader: 0 reviews	Well so far so good...I did the thirds system and replaced the fuel filter, since I was almost outta gas anyway. Car feels amazing! __________________ 2000 V6 vert Mac LT headers, Mac O/R H-pipe, Mac CAI, ASP 25% underdrive pulley(r.i.p), SCT tune, 8.8 rear and 4.10 gears.

April 9th, 2009, 04:01 PM	#14
Garman91 Regular 02 Mustang V6 13.605 @ 101.60 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brandon, FL Posts: 336 iTrader: 6 reviews	What's the third system? Anyone have the link to a writeup?? Ya got me wanting to do it now!! __________________ BBK Intake, BBK 70MM Throttle Body w/ Port Matched Upper Intake, BBK Shorty Headers, Magnaflow Exhaust, GT Tips, Eibach Sportline Springs, EGR Delete, Aluminum DS, 7.5 T-Lok w/ 3.73's, Centerforce Clutch, ZEX 75 Shot, Sniper Tuned

April 9th, 2009, 07:53 PM	#15
ByPopularDemand Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 V6 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 2,666 iTrader: 0 reviews	A third of the can goes in the gas tank, a third goes into the crank case, and you suck up a third with the vaccuum line. __________________ 2000 V6 vert Mac LT headers, Mac O/R H-pipe, Mac CAI, ASP 25% underdrive pulley(r.i.p), SCT tune, 8.8 rear and 4.10 gears.

April 9th, 2009, 10:08 PM	#17
Garman91 Regular 02 Mustang V6 13.605 @ 101.60 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brandon, FL Posts: 336 iTrader: 6 reviews	This thread made me go buy a can. Smoked like hell! Did the third system, can't notice much difference yet, maybe on the way to work tomorrow I'll feel it more but I def. have peace of mind knowing my baby's motor is squeaky clean inside! Thx for the tips! __________________ BBK Intake, BBK 70MM Throttle Body w/ Port Matched Upper Intake, BBK Shorty Headers, Magnaflow Exhaust, GT Tips, Eibach Sportline Springs, EGR Delete, Aluminum DS, 7.5 T-Lok w/ 3.73's, Centerforce Clutch, ZEX 75 Shot, Sniper Tuned

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