Thoughts on Seafoam?
#1
Thoughts on Seafoam?
I recently bought a 2008 TL with 97k miles and I am thinking about doing a seafoam treatment. I did not see a thread about it anywhere. What does everyone think?
#2
Senior Moderator
Never heard of that stuff, what is it ??
#3
#4
Senior Moderator
iTrader: (1)
Welcome to the forums.
Here's a thread from the 3G Service Department. It has tons of good info: https://acurazine.com/forums/third-g...ically-638069/
Here's a thread from the 3G Service Department. It has tons of good info: https://acurazine.com/forums/third-g...ically-638069/
#5
Race Director
OP, no harm in using but probably not needed/overkill if you run Top Tier gas....
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#8
Drifting
Put a can in with 8 gallons of gas, run it to empty, add another 8 gallons of gas to use up the reidual seafoam without diluting it too much.
Do it again in 1000 miles. cleans it out nicely.
Dont do the crank case method, if you really think thats gunky buy some Auto-rx and run it for 3000 miles.
Do it again in 1000 miles. cleans it out nicely.
Dont do the crank case method, if you really think thats gunky buy some Auto-rx and run it for 3000 miles.
#9
These cars don't have carb build up issues but if you have time why not.
#10
Advanced
Before my first oil change I put seafoam in my vacuum line, gas tank, and crank case. Reset the ECU, gas pedal method.
I have also been religiously using Marvel mystery oil, Seafoam, and Lucas fuel injector cleaner in the gas tank for about 5 months, every time tank is half full also put it in before the next fuel up.
Now I can run my car 340 miles before the low level gas light warning turns on. when that happens I fill up about 14 gallons of gas every time.
Car is NOT tuned either and do not have all my beneficial mods installed.
I have also been religiously using Marvel mystery oil, Seafoam, and Lucas fuel injector cleaner in the gas tank for about 5 months, every time tank is half full also put it in before the next fuel up.
Now I can run my car 340 miles before the low level gas light warning turns on. when that happens I fill up about 14 gallons of gas every time.
Car is NOT tuned either and do not have all my beneficial mods installed.
#11
Senior Moderator
Wow that's a lot of different snake oils
#12
Drifting
Before my first oil change I put seafoam in my vacuum line, gas tank, and crank case. Reset the ECU, gas pedal method.
I have also been religiously using Marvel mystery oil, Seafoam, and Lucas fuel injector cleaner in the gas tank for about 5 months, every time tank is half full also put it in before the next fuel up.
Now I can run my car 340 miles before the low level gas light warning turns on. when that happens I fill up about 14 gallons of gas every time.
Car is NOT tuned either and do not have all my beneficial mods installed.
I have also been religiously using Marvel mystery oil, Seafoam, and Lucas fuel injector cleaner in the gas tank for about 5 months, every time tank is half full also put it in before the next fuel up.
Now I can run my car 340 miles before the low level gas light warning turns on. when that happens I fill up about 14 gallons of gas every time.
Car is NOT tuned either and do not have all my beneficial mods installed.
Summary:
- if you use Top Tier gas all the time, it is unlikely you will ever need to use Seafoam or anything else in the fuel system
- if you are a new owner, it probably won't hurt to run some through the first tank or two since you have no idea what gas the previous owners used
- to each their own on what mystery snake oil combos you want to run...it is doubtful most of them will hurt your car.....just maybe your wallet a bit
I do use MMO and Seafoam in my mowers on a regular basis...just not my cars. I also do use Techron in my cars usually when we get back from vacation and had been putting unknown quality gas in. To note...that is rarely my TL...it is usually my wife's car since it is bigger and doesn't require premium.
#13
Advanced
It's really not that much work, and doesn't cost much considering how long they last me. I think it's worth it because ever since I've used it my mpg have increased after every fill up since purchasing the car till now. It's starting to taper off though... However, that wont stop me from using it when I feel my engine innards need lubricating.
I don't have a lawn mower because I don't have grass, but I do have a weed whacker and I plan on using a small quantity of mmo and seafoam in it. Even though I've used it 5 times in the past 2 years.
My weed whacker is great on gas too, 4 hp, plan to modify it soon... just kidding. lol.
I drive my car about 70% city and 30% highway these days. About 230 miles of my fuel is used for the city and the rest is highway.
I don't have a lawn mower because I don't have grass, but I do have a weed whacker and I plan on using a small quantity of mmo and seafoam in it. Even though I've used it 5 times in the past 2 years.
My weed whacker is great on gas too, 4 hp, plan to modify it soon... just kidding. lol.
I drive my car about 70% city and 30% highway these days. About 230 miles of my fuel is used for the city and the rest is highway.
Last edited by bakaryu18; 07-18-2016 at 12:30 PM. Reason: titties
#14
Registered Idiot
i hear dealers tend to do a treatment before checking valve clearance.
i run them in all my bikes. i would run it through my TL every few months. as soon as i bought my used MDX, i put SeaFoam in it for the first two fill ups.
and for the person that said it's overkill if you're running 93 octane, you're wrong. it cleared up a spray issue on my injectors on a bike that's only had 93 octane.
i run them in all my bikes. i would run it through my TL every few months. as soon as i bought my used MDX, i put SeaFoam in it for the first two fill ups.
and for the person that said it's overkill if you're running 93 octane, you're wrong. it cleared up a spray issue on my injectors on a bike that's only had 93 octane.
#15
Drifting
It's really not that much work, and doesn't cost much considering how long they last me. I think it's worth it because ever since I've used it my mpg have increased after every fill up since purchasing the car till now. It's starting to taper off though... However, that wont stop me from using it when I feel my engine innards need lubricating.
#16
Garage Park / Ikon
Seafoam is definitely not snake oil, it restores oxidized metal. I use it to clean all my engine / metal parts. It literally will eat rust away on a rusty part.
It will break down carbon deposits if you allow anything to soak in a bath of seafoam.
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Senior Moderator
#18
Garage Park / Ikon
i hear dealers tend to do a treatment before checking valve clearance.
i run them in all my bikes. i would run it through my TL every few months. as soon as i bought my used MDX, i put SeaFoam in it for the first two fill ups.
and for the person that said it's overkill if you're running 93 octane, you're wrong. it cleared up a spray issue on my injectors on a bike that's only had 93 octane.
i run them in all my bikes. i would run it through my TL every few months. as soon as i bought my used MDX, i put SeaFoam in it for the first two fill ups.
and for the person that said it's overkill if you're running 93 octane, you're wrong. it cleared up a spray issue on my injectors on a bike that's only had 93 octane.
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Garage Park / Ikon
#23
Very interesting... I would love to get that kind of mileage.
Before my first oil change I put seafoam in my vacuum line, gas tank, and crank case. Reset the ECU, gas pedal method.
I have also been religiously using Marvel mystery oil, Seafoam, and Lucas fuel injector cleaner in the gas tank for about 5 months, every time tank is half full also put it in before the next fuel up.
Now I can run my car 340 miles before the low level gas light warning turns on. when that happens I fill up about 14 gallons of gas every time.
Car is NOT tuned either and do not have all my beneficial mods installed.
I have also been religiously using Marvel mystery oil, Seafoam, and Lucas fuel injector cleaner in the gas tank for about 5 months, every time tank is half full also put it in before the next fuel up.
Now I can run my car 340 miles before the low level gas light warning turns on. when that happens I fill up about 14 gallons of gas every time.
Car is NOT tuned either and do not have all my beneficial mods installed.
#24
Drifting
according to the trip computer i recently got 29 mpg on a trip to OKC and back twice in 2 days, all highway, 70-80mph....
#25
Racer
Strictly highway, cruise control, AC on, varying grades:
Typical average with 95% highway driving (faster cruising speeds, some in-town driving) is 33mpg.
#26
Drifting
That be some good MPG there for those 13 minutes.
#27
Senior Moderator
Originally Posted by UlsterBoy13
That be some good MPG there for those 13 minutes.
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Suzuka Master
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Senior Moderator
#32
I've noticed at 55mph an average of 33 to 35mpg is possible. Anything higher than 60 to 65mph the rpms climb and mpg drops to about 30.
What about Mopar combustion chamber cleaner, anyone ever heard of that? Supposed to be better than seafoam I hear. Only thing I'd be concerned about with these cleaners is if they may possibly be bad for engine seals etc.
What about Mopar combustion chamber cleaner, anyone ever heard of that? Supposed to be better than seafoam I hear. Only thing I'd be concerned about with these cleaners is if they may possibly be bad for engine seals etc.
#33
Senior Moderator
iTrader: (1)
Seafoam is a waste of money if you're using quality fuel. It might possibly be useful in an old carbureted car with lots of miles on it. When I had my valves adjusted for the first time (original owner) at 200k miles (currently at 213k miles), the piston tops had virtually no carbon. The smoke one might see is the seafoam itself burning. Carbon can't 'reburn' and the minute amount that accumulates in the combustion chamber would not be noticeable out the tailpipe.
Last edited by ggesq; 07-20-2016 at 06:19 PM.
#34
Drifting
So I checked my trip computer after work....not bad for Texas summer. And this is just my regular commute, mostly highway with a few snarly interchanges everyday slowing me down.
6.45pm and registering 99 degrees!!
6.45pm and registering 99 degrees!!
#35
Racer
I tried it before, half a bottle in the vacuum hose and the other half in the gas tank with a few gallons in there. Smoke came out after driving it around the block. As far as performance feel, it feels the same. I have yet to do it again since I have a spare bottle laying around. What really made a difference for me was cleaning the throttle body. But if you do it, there is a high possibility that you will need to have your throttle body recalibrated and this can only be done using a HDS tool, which the dealer and various mechanics should have. The throttle body relearn procedure itself will not solve this problem for you. Sorry for threadjacking but just a little information since you're deciding it is time to clean the inside of your engine.
#36
Race Director
New testing from AAA has uncovered significant differences in the quality of gasoline sold at fuel retailers in the United States. The independent laboratory testing compared gasolines that meet TOP TIER™ standards often marketed to consumers as having enhanced, engine-cleaning detergent additives with gasoline brands that do not participate in the automaker-backed program. Among brands tested, non-TOP TIER gasolines caused 19 times more engine deposits than TOP TIER brands after just 4,000 miles of simulated driving.
#39
Advanced