DIY: Seafoam 2nd GEN TL (sorta) work in progress
04-06-2009, 11:09 PM
#561
Burning Brakes
I read that someone said 3" but I got a 3/8 tube. So after I wait 10-15 mins after VAC line, do I start the car and rev (what I see everyone do on Youtube) or start and drive off right away ? Do I drive hard like a crazy driver ? people said to keep at 4K rpm, I dont think my car can stay on 4K rpm ?
after you do the waiting, you start up the car...it'll run poorly for a moment and there will be a lot of smoke. after about 5-10 seconds go drive hard. keep it in one gear (by using the sequential sportshift/tiptronic/manual shifting) and yes, keep the revs high. i held it between 4k-5k rpm for 15 mins with no problems....just don't redline it and you'll be fine.
04-06-2009, 11:36 PM
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3/8 inch inner diameter should be ok. i think that's what i have as well, even though the real size you need is 5/16" IIRC. 3/8 worked fine for me tho, just a little noisier.
after you do the waiting, you start up the car...it'll run poorly for a moment and there will be a lot of smoke. after about 5-10 seconds go drive hard. keep it in one gear (by using the sequential sportshift/tiptronic/manual shifting) and yes, keep the revs high. i held it between 4k-5k rpm for 15 mins with no problems....just don't redline it and you'll be fine.
after you do the waiting, you start up the car...it'll run poorly for a moment and there will be a lot of smoke. after about 5-10 seconds go drive hard. keep it in one gear (by using the sequential sportshift/tiptronic/manual shifting) and yes, keep the revs high. i held it between 4k-5k rpm for 15 mins with no problems....just don't redline it and you'll be fine.
I've never used the tiptronic before because I dont know how, how do I ?
04-07-2009, 12:10 AM
#563
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it doesn't matter all that much what gear you're in as long as you don't exceed the speed limit. i was in a neighborhood so i kept it in 1st.
how to use tiptronic...when in D4 (or D5, depending on what year your car is) move the shifter to the left, then a number will appear in your tachometer, that's the gear you're in, there's a + and - in the shift gate, push the shifter toward the + to upshift and - to downshift...
how to use tiptronic...when in D4 (or D5, depending on what year your car is) move the shifter to the left, then a number will appear in your tachometer, that's the gear you're in, there's a + and - in the shift gate, push the shifter toward the + to upshift and - to downshift...
04-07-2009, 12:19 AM
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it doesn't matter all that much what gear you're in as long as you don't exceed the speed limit. i was in a neighborhood so i kept it in 1st.
how to use tiptronic...when in D4 (or D5, depending on what year your car is) move the shifter to the left, then a number will appear in your tachometer, that's the gear you're in, there's a + and - in the shift gate, push the shifter toward the + to upshift and - to downshift...
how to use tiptronic...when in D4 (or D5, depending on what year your car is) move the shifter to the left, then a number will appear in your tachometer, that's the gear you're in, there's a + and - in the shift gate, push the shifter toward the + to upshift and - to downshift...
So its 1/2 can of a 16oz can in the VAC line right ?
04-07-2009, 07:44 PM
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I just did a 1/2 can into the VAC line and it took about 15-20 mins, I then waited 12 mins to start the car and it started up fine. I went for a drive on 2nd gear at 4K rpm for a bit then slow down and did it again for 15-20 mins. I didnt see much smoke, did I do something wrong ?
04-08-2009, 12:05 AM
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Some smoke came out but not as much as that and not long, maybe because it was windy when I did mines. I did half a can, going to do the other half in acouple of days when its better weather because of this poor result (IMO).
04-08-2009, 05:43 PM
#571
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want to make sure ur car was fully warmed up before putting the seafoam in the vac line...i used a full can on my car, but 1/2 can in and some smoke was coming...
04-10-2009, 08:31 AM
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04-13-2009, 07:14 PM
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I just did the other half can in the VAC line and got *some* smoke half way through, waited 15 mins then started and revved to 4k rpm and had little smoke then thats it. Went for a drive at 4k down the highway and no smoke. Can it be because I only used half can ?
04-14-2009, 09:13 AM
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maybe your engine isnt all that dirty..? I only put half a can in mine, and when I took off down the road it looked like spyhunter smoke screen behind me..
05-08-2009, 11:58 PM
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When you do the fuel tank you dont have to do the vac line right?? Also if you put a whole can in a 1/4 tank of gas doesnt the car eventually run out of gas, then will it run on seafoam?? And should i replace the spark plugs after the fuel tank run or the vac run if i do it at different times?? Lol sorry for all the questions
05-09-2009, 01:26 AM
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When you do the fuel tank you dont have to do the vac line right?? Also if you put a whole can in a 1/4 tank of gas doesnt the car eventually run out of gas, then will it run on seafoam?? And should i replace the spark plugs after the fuel tank run or the vac run if i do it at different times?? Lol sorry for all the questions
The seafoam mixes with the gas in your tank, I don't even know what to say to this one.
Replace spark plugs after/if you put seafoam in the oil.
Did you even read the DIY?
05-09-2009, 02:19 AM
#586
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wait so if i do fuel and vac only, no need to change out the spark plugs?
05-09-2009, 01:22 PM
#587
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you're due for them anyway
you don't do the burnoff drive properly, leaving crud on the plugs
05-10-2009, 01:55 PM
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you dont need to change the plugs, just the oil.
05-22-2009, 12:02 PM
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05-22-2009, 12:46 PM
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it's normal because the hose you are disconnecting carries so much vacuum. disrupting that (as you do by disconnecting the hose) causes the "choking" you experienced.
05-31-2009, 06:14 PM
#592
Suzuka Master
so i read ur suppose to do another seafoam run after like 2000 miles, should i switch out my spark plugs after the first run or the second one 2000 miles later. I'm due for a spark plug change, or does it not really matter at all when i change it
05-31-2009, 07:52 PM
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06-08-2009, 09:04 PM
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Is this the correct and up to date method for crankcase?
"Use a whole can in the crankcase (pour into oil fill). Get an oil change after a MINIMUM of 30 miles/50 kms and MAXIMUM of 100 miles/160 kms."
"Use a whole can in the crankcase (pour into oil fill). Get an oil change after a MINIMUM of 30 miles/50 kms and MAXIMUM of 100 miles/160 kms."
06-10-2009, 05:52 AM
#598
Suzuka Master
Is it required that we get a new hose, i know some people said they used funnels, is that alright. Or should i jjust spend the extra bucks and get a hose to use for the seafoam.
06-10-2009, 05:58 AM
#599
Suzuka Master
or can i just put the seafoam contents in a water bottle and stick the original hose in so i can see it. I remember reading that if the hose gets wet there is a chance that it might swell up and can possibly cause a vacuum leak. Is that true?