Sea Foam

04stang123456789 · October 22nd, 2009, 04:52 PM

Has anyone sea foamed their cars? If so, did you notice any differences at all? I want to do this, but I want to make sure I don't waste my money...

tjc04v6 · October 22nd, 2009, 05:18 PM

i havent, nor do i know what seafoaming is. what is it?

04stang123456789 · October 22nd, 2009, 05:27 PM

Originally Posted by tjc04v6

i havent, nor do i know what seafoaming is. what is it?

You buy cans of sea foam from your local autoparts store and put it in the crank case and fuel to help clean it out and make it run better... thats not the best explanation, but i am sure someone else will come by and explain it better

ReverendDexter · October 22nd, 2009, 05:33 PM

If you use the search, there's a good number of threads about SeaFoam. It's good stuff.

Codeman · October 22nd, 2009, 06:35 PM

I have done it and it seems to spice things up. Here is a great article Sea Foaming Your Vehicle « Tooldesk Automotive Tool Blog check it out it goes through the step by step instructions. I would definately recommend it to any vehicle with substantial miles on it.

6ER THEN I 8ER! · October 23rd, 2009, 02:37 AM

i seafoam every 12k miles...

v606er · October 23rd, 2009, 11:08 AM

I'm feeling lazy right now, so I'll just direct you to the bottom of this page, where you'll find five seafoam threads.

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Codeman · October 23rd, 2009, 01:51 PM

It would just be easier to click the link i posted. that has an entire article from start to finish with step by step detailed instructions on how to properly sea foam everything.

04stang123456789 · October 23rd, 2009, 03:50 PM

Originally Posted by Codeman

It would just be easier to click the link i posted. that has an entire article from start to finish with step by step detailed instructions on how to properly sea foam everything.

I jt looked at the link and it was very helpful... I plan on doing this very soon... Thanks for the help

mattf0509 · October 23rd, 2009, 05:08 PM

search my posts i had a pretty long one about seafoam and it works well. i like the stuff and use it about every other oil change

04stang123456789 · October 24th, 2009, 02:50 AM

Ok, sounds good thanks

JASonic · October 24th, 2009, 11:18 AM

...just to let you know...

I seafoamed my car through the gas tank, crankcase (ONLY right before changing the oil)and through the PCV to get it evenly dispersed into the engine. I did it 3 times. Once at about 20k another at about 35k and then again right before I got rid of it.

The last time I did it I put about 1/3 of the can in. I let the vaccum at the PCV suck it up as directed. I let it sit in the engine without the engine running as directed. Upon startup, oil came out of my exausts on both sides. Im am still unsure what happened but Im gussing it removed a deposit somewhere that was keeping something from leaking. IDK.

My advice would be to be carefull with a higher mileage engine or an engine that hasnt been seafoamed before. There is ALWAYS risk with putting something like this in your car.

IMO...
In the gas tank- SAFE but does it really do a better job cleaning injectors and stuff than a $3 bottle of STP? Unless your car is really running like shit, your not going to feel the difference anyway just from putting the directed amount in the gas tank.

In the crankcase- SAFE...IF you change the oil and filter very soon after putting it in. Its going to knock deposits and crap loose and you will NEED to get that shit out of the motor.

In the vacuum line- I can't say 100% safe...it caused something to go wrong in my engine. It worked fine the first 2 times when my motor was pretty clean but the last time just didnt turn out so well.

If you just want to have fun with smoke and cant resist the temptation, get a smoke machine from a halloween shop for $30 and have at it....or maybe some smoke bombs.

chaaase · October 24th, 2009, 04:05 PM

Originally Posted by JASonic

...just to let you know...

I seafoamed my car through the gas tank, crankcase (ONLY right before changing the oil)and through the PCV to get it evenly dispersed into the engine. I did it 3 times. Once at about 20k another at about 35k and then again right before I got rid of it.

The last time I did it I put about 1/3 of the can in. I let the vaccum at the PCV suck it up as directed. I let it sit in the engine without the engine running as directed. Upon startup, oil came out of my exausts on both sides. Im am still unsure what happened but Im gussing it removed a deposit somewhere that was keeping something from leaking. IDK.

My advice would be to be carefull with a higher mileage engine or an engine that hasnt been seafoamed before. There is ALWAYS risk with putting something like this in your car.

IMO...
In the gas tank- SAFE but does it really do a better job cleaning injectors and stuff than a $3 bottle of STP? Unless your car is really running like shit, your not going to feel the difference anyway just from putting the directed amount in the gas tank.

In the crankcase- SAFE...IF you change the oil and filter very soon after putting it in. Its going to knock deposits and crap loose and you will NEED to get that shit out of the motor.

In the vacuum line- I can't say 100% safe...it caused something to go wrong in my engine. It worked fine the first 2 times when my motor was pretty clean but the last time just didnt turn out so well.

If you just want to have fun with smoke and cant resist the temptation, get a smoke machine from a halloween shop for $30 and have at it....or maybe some smoke bombs.

I have to agree with JASonic on this one.
I started Seafoam'n my car (190K miles) and the 2nd time I did this...
Long story short...
I ended up replacing the engine.
Never gonna SF my car again.
Just my 0.02

Codeman · October 25th, 2009, 05:37 PM

hmm, i guess i have never had that problem. well just be carefull when seafoaming your vehicle then.

October 22nd, 2009, 04:52 PM	#1
04stang123456789 Regular 2004 V6 Coupe Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Long Island Posts: 352 iTrader: 0 reviews	Sea Foam Has anyone sea foamed their cars? If so, did you notice any differences at all? I want to do this, but I want to make sure I don't waste my money...

October 22nd, 2009, 05:33 PM	#4
ReverendDexter Priest of the Car Gods Clapped-out '90 GT 'vert ~5.5 seconds off TTOD :( Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 13,233 iTrader: 0 reviews	If you use the search, there's a good number of threads about SeaFoam. It's good stuff. __________________ O o /¯/______________________ \|BLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!!! \_\ Buy my Bronco, special deal for MM folks

October 22nd, 2009, 06:35 PM	#5
Codeman Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North Dakota Posts: 2,807 iTrader: 1 reviews	I have done it and it seems to spice things up. Here is a great article Sea Foaming Your Vehicle « Tooldesk Automotive Tool Blog check it out it goes through the step by step instructions. I would definately recommend it to any vehicle with substantial miles on it. __________________ UDP, CAI, True Duals, 91 Tune from TT, 3.73 gears, Tlok,Windstar upper, GT TB, Ported lower, FRPP C Springs, and J&M Full Length Subframe Connectors Great Automotive How To's http://tooldesk.com/blog/

October 23rd, 2009, 02:37 AM	#6
6ER THEN I 8ER! Premium Member 3.9L V6 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Portland, TN Posts: 20,970 iTrader: 1 reviews	i seafoam every 12k miles... __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] 6k HIDs - Rear Sway Bar - Mac Prochamber - Goodridge Gstop SS Lines - Lots of Visual Fun - Go Fast Mods (no point in buying...it's a v6) Want to see your car as art...ask me how

October 23rd, 2009, 01:51 PM	#8
Codeman Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North Dakota Posts: 2,807 iTrader: 1 reviews	It would just be easier to click the link i posted. that has an entire article from start to finish with step by step detailed instructions on how to properly sea foam everything. __________________ UDP, CAI, True Duals, 91 Tune from TT, 3.73 gears, Tlok,Windstar upper, GT TB, Ported lower, FRPP C Springs, and J&M Full Length Subframe Connectors Great Automotive How To's http://tooldesk.com/blog/

October 22nd, 2009, 05:18 PM	#2
tjc04v6 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 8 iTrader: 0 reviews	i havent, nor do i know what seafoaming is. what is it?

October 23rd, 2009, 05:08 PM	#10
mattf0509 Regular 2000 3.8L v6 when i finished track was closed Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 153 iTrader: 0 reviews	search my posts i had a pretty long one about seafoam and it works well. i like the stuff and use it about every other oil change

October 24th, 2009, 02:50 AM	#11
04stang123456789 Regular 2004 V6 Coupe Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Long Island Posts: 352 iTrader: 0 reviews	Ok, sounds good thanks

October 24th, 2009, 11:18 AM	#12
JASonic The George Forman of Keepers Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 2,406 iTrader: 20 reviews	...just to let you know... I seafoamed my car through the gas tank, crankcase (ONLY right before changing the oil)and through the PCV to get it evenly dispersed into the engine. I did it 3 times. Once at about 20k another at about 35k and then again right before I got rid of it. The last time I did it I put about 1/3 of the can in. I let the vaccum at the PCV suck it up as directed. I let it sit in the engine without the engine running as directed. Upon startup, oil came out of my exausts on both sides. Im am still unsure what happened but Im gussing it removed a deposit somewhere that was keeping something from leaking. IDK. My advice would be to be carefull with a higher mileage engine or an engine that hasnt been seafoamed before. There is ALWAYS risk with putting something like this in your car. IMO... In the gas tank- SAFE but does it really do a better job cleaning injectors and stuff than a $3 bottle of STP? Unless your car is really running like shit, your not going to feel the difference anyway just from putting the directed amount in the gas tank. In the crankcase- SAFE...IF you change the oil and filter very soon after putting it in. Its going to knock deposits and crap loose and you will NEED to get that shit out of the motor. In the vacuum line- I can't say 100% safe...it caused something to go wrong in my engine. It worked fine the first 2 times when my motor was pretty clean but the last time just didnt turn out so well. If you just want to have fun with smoke and cant resist the temptation, get a smoke machine from a halloween shop for $30 and have at it....or maybe some smoke bombs.

October 25th, 2009, 05:37 PM	#14
Codeman Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North Dakota Posts: 2,807 iTrader: 1 reviews	hmm, i guess i have never had that problem. well just be carefull when seafoaming your vehicle then. __________________ UDP, CAI, True Duals, 91 Tune from TT, 3.73 gears, Tlok,Windstar upper, GT TB, Ported lower, FRPP C Springs, and J&M Full Length Subframe Connectors Great Automotive How To's http://tooldesk.com/blog/

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