What's the difference between motor flush and seafoam?

Buhundred · 08-27-2008, 06:10 PM

I just wanted to know because my dad is thinking of using motor flush in the 4runner butter I've also heard good results with seafoam so I don't know which would be better or could I just use both?

Buhundred · 08-29-2008, 09:01 AM

Nobody?

Hilux808 · 08-29-2008, 09:05 AM

Using synthetic oil regularly will clean the engine out, I guess you could seafoam it if you thought it was really bad. Seafoam will clean anything.

TC4RNR · 08-29-2008, 09:37 AM

IMHO, seafoam is very simple, you can see if it does work(lotzza smoke) or doesn't(no smoke).

but mostly, it's lotzza fun when on a calm, quiet sunday morning, seafoam an ol' filthy motor, flooding your neightborhood with a thick cloud of smoooooke.

jmazoso · 08-29-2008, 09:42 AM

I've had good luck with the Amsoil engine flush.

Buhundred · 08-29-2008, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hilux808

Using synthetic oil regularly will clean the engine out, I guess you could seafoam it if you thought it was really bad. Seafoam will clean anything.

Well its my dads 4runner but he puts any good brand conventional oil, but now hes going to put castrol gtx high mileage. It has about 96,200 miles on it.

Buhundred · 08-29-2008, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TC4RNR

IMHO, seafoam is very simple, you can see if it does work(lotzza smoke) or doesn't(no smoke).

but mostly, it's lotzza fun when on a calm, quiet sunday morning, seafoam an ol' filthy motor, flooding your neightborhood with a thick cloud of smoooooke.

I like simple! Thats because i'm lazy. But what in the motor does it clean? My dad might do that before the next oil change.

bigt · 08-29-2008, 06:59 PM

BUHUNDRED WHERE DID YOU GET YOUR AVATAR IT ROCKS

Buhundred · 08-29-2008, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmazoso

I've had good luck with the Amsoil engine flush.

I've heard about that stuff. But seafoam seems easier to use.

Hey I just realized its my 100th post!

Buhundred · 08-29-2008, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigt

BUHUNDRED WHERE DID YOU GET YOUR AVATAR IT ROCKS

I found it a while back somewhere on google, I could send you some.

bigt · 08-29-2008, 07:13 PM

pmed!!!!

Buhundred · 09-01-2008, 05:19 PM

Does seafoam dry out the rubber hoses on you motor?

08-27-2008, 06:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
Buhundred Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: The center of the earth Posts: 287	What's the difference between motor flush and seafoam? I just wanted to know because my dad is thinking of using motor flush in the 4runner butter I've also heard good results with seafoam so I don't know which would be better or could I just use both? __________________ '96 Toyota 4runner Bone Stock, 96,200 miles. Its my dads, I can't even drive but I keep it nice & clean.

08-29-2008, 09:01 AM	#2 (permalink)
Buhundred Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: The center of the earth Posts: 287	Nobody? __________________ '96 Toyota 4runner Bone Stock, 96,200 miles. Its my dads, I can't even drive but I keep it nice & clean. Last edited by Buhundred : 08-29-2008 at 09:03 AM.

08-29-2008, 09:05 AM	#3 (permalink)
Hilux808 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Glendale AZ Posts: 118	Using synthetic oil regularly will clean the engine out, I guess you could seafoam it if you thought it was really bad. Seafoam will clean anything. __________________ 1991 22RE 5Spd 4WD left hand drive "Hilux Surf", a.k.a "*4Runner". I currently use & abuse: MSD 6A wires & coil NGK PermaCool oil cooler K&N 3001 TrueFlow EdelbrockIAS NipponRacingAlumRad Cragar15x8soft8, BFG 31x10.5AT Dynomax Optima RoyalPurple PanasonicRFosgateInfinityKappaPerfectStinger "She'll make point five past light speed. She may not look like much but she's got it where it counts, kid. I've made a lot of special modifications myself." H. Solo*

08-29-2008, 09:37 AM	#4 (permalink)
TC4RNR Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: so. cal. Posts: 480	IMHO, seafoam is very simple, you can see if it does work(lotzza smoke) or doesn't(no smoke). but mostly, it's lotzza fun when on a calm, quiet sunday morning, seafoam an ol' filthy motor, flooding your neightborhood with a thick cloud of smoooooke. __________________ http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...gca/agreed.jpg 94 4Runner, SR5 3.0V6, 4WD, 5spd: SOLD 99 4Runner, SR5, 3.4L 4WD, 5spd. 265/75/16 BFG A/T. full SS 1.2 lift, RedLine Fluids, Marlin 1200 Clutch, ARB front bumper, BruceTS rear bumper, roof busket, hitch mount tire carrier, Tundra Brakes, Brembo rotors, BudBuilt skid/belly, Lightforce 240 Blitz, PiAA HID, Stubb's HD-SKO sliders.

08-29-2008, 09:42 AM	#5 (permalink)
jmazoso Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: St. Geroge, Utah Posts: 116	I've had good luck with the Amsoil engine flush. __________________ Trail Truck: 84 regular cab 85 22r -- streetRV head, 261C cam, 2.5" flowmaster, lock-right in rear, 1" Wabfab BL, IFS brakes, rock sliders, diff breathers, Amsoil, dual cases, front rock lights, tube bumper, 33x12.50 BFG MTs, 213k miles ---Currently: 5.29 prescion gears, cryo'd (just need to get them installed) send money ---Next: Front bumper Link to build-up: http://www.yotatech.com/f115/jmazoso...uildup-137611/ DD: 01 Tundra V8, 3" flowmaster, FIPK, 120K miles

08-29-2008, 06:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
bigt Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: chippawa niagara falls ontario Posts: 1,985	BUHUNDRED WHERE DID YOU GET YOUR AVATAR IT ROCKS __________________ 1991 HILUX SURF SSR-X 2-lte turbo diesel with upgraded head tons of cool options you dont get in north America RIGHT HAND DRIVE,auto,push button 4wd,turbo timer,31.1-.50.15 bfgs,factory fender flares,window flares. CAR DOLLY sirius TUNED TO HOWARD 100 trail ifs rig goldie fate unknown blue 93 srf 4runner NEW TRAIL RIG IN POGRESS ifs welded rear few mods for now rebuilding fj 60 series front axle for future s.a.s

08-29-2008, 07:13 PM	#11 (permalink)
bigt Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: chippawa niagara falls ontario Posts: 1,985	pmed!!!! __________________ 1991 HILUX SURF SSR-X 2-lte turbo diesel with upgraded head tons of cool options you dont get in north America RIGHT HAND DRIVE,auto,push button 4wd,turbo timer,31.1-.50.15 bfgs,factory fender flares,window flares. CAR DOLLY sirius TUNED TO HOWARD 100 trail ifs rig goldie fate unknown blue 93 srf 4runner NEW TRAIL RIG IN POGRESS ifs welded rear few mods for now rebuilding fj 60 series front axle for future s.a.s

09-01-2008, 05:19 PM	#12 (permalink)
Buhundred Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: The center of the earth Posts: 287	Does seafoam dry out the rubber hoses on you motor? __________________ '96 Toyota 4runner Bone Stock, 96,200 miles. Its my dads, I can't even drive but I keep it nice & clean.

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