SEAFOAM ING THE S2
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I would definitely ask him where he found that idea. Seafoam is a highly corrosive liquid that you do not want in your vehicle for extended periods of time. Its used as a detergent only.
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Don't put seafoam in your oil unless you intend on changing it immediately after. I wouldn't drive more than 5 miles with seafoam in my crankcase.
I usually put half or less through the PCV hose, let the car idle for a few seconds and then shut it off and let it sit for 30 minutes. Start it up, drive it like you stole it and laugh at all the smoke you leave behind. Should smooth out the idle and other little carbon build up related problems.
Also, I poured Seafoam in my gas tank when I left for a year. Kept the gas and lines in good condition.
I usually put half or less through the PCV hose, let the car idle for a few seconds and then shut it off and let it sit for 30 minutes. Start it up, drive it like you stole it and laugh at all the smoke you leave behind. Should smooth out the idle and other little carbon build up related problems.
Also, I poured Seafoam in my gas tank when I left for a year. Kept the gas and lines in good condition.
I just did my Miata with 120k miles, and I intend to do my S with 119k in the near future
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Originally Posted by Mocky' timestamp='1321031330' post='21148590
i was told recently when i was winterizing my car that i should use seafoam instead of stabil while storing my car.. i didn't see anything on the container that said said it was a substitute for stabil.. any thoughts?
I put Stabil in
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Don't put seafoam in your oil unless you intend on changing it immediately after. I wouldn't drive more than 5 miles with seafoam in my crankcase.
I usually put half or less through the PCV hose, let the car idle for a few seconds and then shut it off and let it sit for 30 minutes. Start it up, drive it like you stole it and laugh at all the smoke you leave behind. Should smooth out the idle and other little carbon build up related problems.
Also, I poured Seafoam in my gas tank when I left for a year. Kept the gas and lines in good condition.
I usually put half or less through the PCV hose, let the car idle for a few seconds and then shut it off and let it sit for 30 minutes. Start it up, drive it like you stole it and laugh at all the smoke you leave behind. Should smooth out the idle and other little carbon build up related problems.
Also, I poured Seafoam in my gas tank when I left for a year. Kept the gas and lines in good condition.
Works very well though and I recommend it.
Also if you a cheap ass who runs garbage 87 gas instead of shell 91 you should not use sea foam but several tanks of 91 octane instead, the detergents in it are more mild so as not to ruin your cat.
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The brake booster is a good one. I dont have pics, but the brake booster is the black cylinder/disc thing behind your brake fluid resivior. There will be a rubber hose attached with a hose clamp. Take it off, and make sure there is a vacuum. Bah-da-bing.
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Originally Posted by Adionik' timestamp='1321037525' post='21148899
Don't put seafoam in your oil unless you intend on changing it immediately after. I wouldn't drive more than 5 miles with seafoam in my crankcase.
I usually put half or less through the PCV hose, let the car idle for a few seconds and then shut it off and let it sit for 30 minutes. Start it up, drive it like you stole it and laugh at all the smoke you leave behind. Should smooth out the idle and other little carbon build up related problems.
Also, I poured Seafoam in my gas tank when I left for a year. Kept the gas and lines in good condition.
I usually put half or less through the PCV hose, let the car idle for a few seconds and then shut it off and let it sit for 30 minutes. Start it up, drive it like you stole it and laugh at all the smoke you leave behind. Should smooth out the idle and other little carbon build up related problems.
Also, I poured Seafoam in my gas tank when I left for a year. Kept the gas and lines in good condition.
Works very well though and I recommend it.
Also if you a cheap ass who runs garbage 87 gas instead of shell 91 you should not use sea foam but several tanks of 91 octane instead, the detergents in it are more mild so as not to ruin your cat.
As for putting it in the PCV line, you're burning off all the build up, the higher the RPM's the better. If you're worried about octane rating, then don't put it in the gas tank till you're done doing this part. My gas with seafoam is probably better than 91 lol