View Poll Results: Looking back, would you do the Seafoam Treatment again?
No, it did not work and/or was not worth the costs. Would not do it again if I could go back.
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Seafoam Verdict
10-15-2005, 03:08 PM
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Seafoam Verdict
After having read through the 400+ post seafoam thread, I wanted to create a poll and SIMPLIFIED thread ONLY for those who have COMPLETED the treatment. Hindsight being 20/20, would you do this again? In your post, PLEASE follow this form (it will make reading and drawing conclusions SO much easier-just skim the old thread if you want proof):
Model and Year?
PCV or Brake Booster Line for Intake?
Amount of Seafoam Used:
Location(s)- Intake, Crankcase, or Gas tank
Amount of time it sat before restart:
Duration and desciption of smoke:
Following Gas mileage experience:
Other relevant notes:
For those wanting a "write-up" of sorts on how to do this, click here
This is intended to be a large source of organized, validated information about Seafoam. If you vote and have 5 minutes, please do a description. Even if it is redundant to another post, it establishes consistancy. Hopefully eventually this can be something people can look at to see what to expect for their truck.
Model and Year?
PCV or Brake Booster Line for Intake?
Amount of Seafoam Used:
Location(s)- Intake, Crankcase, or Gas tank
Amount of time it sat before restart:
Duration and desciption of smoke:
Following Gas mileage experience:
Other relevant notes:
For those wanting a "write-up" of sorts on how to do this, click here
This is intended to be a large source of organized, validated information about Seafoam. If you vote and have 5 minutes, please do a description. Even if it is redundant to another post, it establishes consistancy. Hopefully eventually this can be something people can look at to see what to expect for their truck.
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10-15-2005, 04:21 PM
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Model and Year? 99 4runner
PCV or Brake Booster Line for Intake? brake booster
Amount of Seafoam Used: about 1/2 can
Location(s)- Intake, Crankcase, or Gas tank: just intake
Amount of time it sat before restart: approx 1 hour
Duration and desciption of smoke: approx 10 seconds of intense, followed by about 30 seconds of light smoke, white/grey
Following Gas mileage experience: a little increase, not much
Other relevant notes: followed up with oil change the next day...gas mileage didnt increase as much as i would have liked; decided that putting in gas tank will probably yield best results, but would get tedious doing it every time i fill up
PCV or Brake Booster Line for Intake? brake booster
Amount of Seafoam Used: about 1/2 can
Location(s)- Intake, Crankcase, or Gas tank: just intake
Amount of time it sat before restart: approx 1 hour
Duration and desciption of smoke: approx 10 seconds of intense, followed by about 30 seconds of light smoke, white/grey
Following Gas mileage experience: a little increase, not much
Other relevant notes: followed up with oil change the next day...gas mileage didnt increase as much as i would have liked; decided that putting in gas tank will probably yield best results, but would get tedious doing it every time i fill up
10-15-2005, 04:35 PM
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Model and Year? 01 4Runner
PCV or Brake Booster Line for Intake?PCV
Amount of Seafoam Used: 1 can =1/2 in tank + 1/2 through intake
Location(s)- Intake, Crankcase, or Gas tank: Intake and gas tank
Amount of time it sat before restart:~20 minutes
Duration and desciption of smoke:Greyish smoke for about 2 minutes
Following Gas mileage experience: Not much difference (although I drive mostly in town)
Other relevant notes: Seemed like it idled a little smoother, but still not as smooth as I would like.
PCV or Brake Booster Line for Intake?PCV
Amount of Seafoam Used: 1 can =1/2 in tank + 1/2 through intake
Location(s)- Intake, Crankcase, or Gas tank: Intake and gas tank
Amount of time it sat before restart:~20 minutes
Duration and desciption of smoke:Greyish smoke for about 2 minutes
Following Gas mileage experience: Not much difference (although I drive mostly in town)
Other relevant notes: Seemed like it idled a little smoother, but still not as smooth as I would like.
10-15-2005, 05:07 PM
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Model and Year? 1998 Toyota 4Runner
PCV or Brake Booster Line for Intake? Both
Amount of Seafoam Used: 1.5 cans intake, 1/2 can gas tank
Location(s)- Intake, Crankcase, or Gas tank: Intake + Gas Tank (will do crankcase before next oilchange)
Amount of time it sat before restart: 15-30 minutes (2 sets)
Duration and description of smoke: Light-medium grey for about 5 minutes.
Following Gas mileage experience: .25-1MPG increase...I wish it was more.
Other relevant notes: Idle smoothened out a little bit, but not to a very noticeable point. I wish it could smooth it out more...
PCV or Brake Booster Line for Intake? Both
Amount of Seafoam Used: 1.5 cans intake, 1/2 can gas tank
Location(s)- Intake, Crankcase, or Gas tank: Intake + Gas Tank (will do crankcase before next oilchange)
Amount of time it sat before restart: 15-30 minutes (2 sets)
Duration and description of smoke: Light-medium grey for about 5 minutes.
Following Gas mileage experience: .25-1MPG increase...I wish it was more.
Other relevant notes: Idle smoothened out a little bit, but not to a very noticeable point. I wish it could smooth it out more...
10-15-2005, 05:52 PM
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Model and Year?: Lexus ES 300 (camry) 1993 (3vz-fe)
PCV or Brake Booster Line for Intake? Vacuum testing port on the side of the Intake Air Chamber
Amount of Seafoam Used: 2 cans of seafoam (1 in march, 1 in april '05), applied three times in 2/3 cup incriments. (Measure out into a seperate cup, put your finger on the end of the line to stop a vacuum leak, dip line in the measured amount, release finger - engine stalls. If not Immediately shut it down). The engine should be warmed up to temperature before you treat it.
Location(s)- Intake, Crankcase, or Gas tank: Intake, Crankcase, Gas tank (And transmission)
Amount of time it sat before restart: exactly 5 min... Like the OLD can's of seafoam suggested
Duration and desciption of smoke: 5-10 min, heavy on all applications
Following old directions, the engine idled until smoking started dieing down. Then the car was driven until the smoking stopped. Making liberal use of the top RPM range a few times before it all burns out
Following Gas mileage experience: Unknown. Too many mods at one time to form an opinion, but record 28mpg over 400highway only miles was achived while clean.
Other relevant notes:
Before Seafoam:
8/9 months after following my directions for a seafoam treatment. (So there's more coloration than if I tore it apart a few days after finishing)
Seafoam does not clean the intake. Neither will a carb cleaner, or any other such thing. To clean the intake track you have to take it off & clean it by hand, be that with a brush, or a rotary cleaning tool.
Sorry to break the format, but yall haven't seen compairison pictures before
*Edit#2* (#1 was a bad pic) A little fakey. The middle cylinder had a blown headgasket, which is why that piston is so much cleaner than others.
Here is a better pick of the #6 piston (right most in the top pic).
Notice all black carbon is gone & it's golden/brown.
PCV or Brake Booster Line for Intake? Vacuum testing port on the side of the Intake Air Chamber
Amount of Seafoam Used: 2 cans of seafoam (1 in march, 1 in april '05), applied three times in 2/3 cup incriments. (Measure out into a seperate cup, put your finger on the end of the line to stop a vacuum leak, dip line in the measured amount, release finger - engine stalls. If not Immediately shut it down). The engine should be warmed up to temperature before you treat it.
Location(s)- Intake, Crankcase, or Gas tank: Intake, Crankcase, Gas tank (And transmission)
Amount of time it sat before restart: exactly 5 min... Like the OLD can's of seafoam suggested
Duration and desciption of smoke: 5-10 min, heavy on all applications
Following old directions, the engine idled until smoking started dieing down. Then the car was driven until the smoking stopped. Making liberal use of the top RPM range a few times before it all burns out
Following Gas mileage experience: Unknown. Too many mods at one time to form an opinion, but record 28mpg over 400highway only miles was achived while clean.
Other relevant notes:
Before Seafoam:
8/9 months after following my directions for a seafoam treatment. (So there's more coloration than if I tore it apart a few days after finishing)
Seafoam does not clean the intake. Neither will a carb cleaner, or any other such thing. To clean the intake track you have to take it off & clean it by hand, be that with a brush, or a rotary cleaning tool.
Sorry to break the format, but yall haven't seen compairison pictures before
*Edit#2* (#1 was a bad pic) A little fakey. The middle cylinder had a blown headgasket, which is why that piston is so much cleaner than others.
Here is a better pick of the #6 piston (right most in the top pic).
Notice all black carbon is gone & it's golden/brown.
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10-15-2005, 06:57 PM
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Model and Year? 1995 4Runner
PCV or Brake Booster Line for Intake? PCV
Amount of Seafoam Used: 1.5 cans in the intake, 1.5 in the gas tank
Location(s)- Intake, Crankcase, or Gas tank Intake, Tank
Amount of time it sat before restart:
1/4 can in the intake, sat 30 mintues, started.
an hour or so later, 1/2 can in the intake, sat 2 hrs, started.
a week or so later, 3/4 can in the intake, sat several hours, started.
Duration and desciption of smoke:
So smoky I was worried my apartment neighbors would complain as it wafted up to their balconys. The last time, I smoked it out while driving down the road and got a lot of looks. And my wife hated me for the smell.
Following Gas mileage experience:
Gas milage didn't change
Other relevant notes:
Throttle response was better.
I didn't think there would be much change because I had my head gasket done and the valves reground about a year before I did the treatment.
I'll probably do it yearly just for maintinance.
PCV or Brake Booster Line for Intake? PCV
Amount of Seafoam Used: 1.5 cans in the intake, 1.5 in the gas tank
Location(s)- Intake, Crankcase, or Gas tank Intake, Tank
Amount of time it sat before restart:
1/4 can in the intake, sat 30 mintues, started.
an hour or so later, 1/2 can in the intake, sat 2 hrs, started.
a week or so later, 3/4 can in the intake, sat several hours, started.
Duration and desciption of smoke:
So smoky I was worried my apartment neighbors would complain as it wafted up to their balconys. The last time, I smoked it out while driving down the road and got a lot of looks. And my wife hated me for the smell.
Following Gas mileage experience:
Gas milage didn't change
Other relevant notes:
Throttle response was better.
I didn't think there would be much change because I had my head gasket done and the valves reground about a year before I did the treatment.
I'll probably do it yearly just for maintinance.
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10-16-2005, 11:20 AM
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Model and Year? 96 SR5 4x4, 5 sp
PCV or Brake Booster Line for Intake? PVC
Amount of Seafoam Used: 1 can intake, 1 can gas tank
Location(s)- Intake, Crankcase, or Gas Tank: Intake & Gas Tank
Amount of time it sat before restart: 1hr
Duration and desciption of smoke: 5-10min heavy
Following Gas mileage experience: unknown
Other relevant notes: Idles better
PCV or Brake Booster Line for Intake? PVC
Amount of Seafoam Used: 1 can intake, 1 can gas tank
Location(s)- Intake, Crankcase, or Gas Tank: Intake & Gas Tank
Amount of time it sat before restart: 1hr
Duration and desciption of smoke: 5-10min heavy
Following Gas mileage experience: unknown
Other relevant notes: Idles better
10-16-2005, 11:21 AM
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97 4runner
PVC line used and gas tank
I used about 1/2 can in the PVC and half in the gas tank.
Ive done it a few times and let the truck sit with it from an hour to overnight.
i used it after i rolled my truck to help clean out the engine. the smoke lasted at least two hours but that is because the oil from the roll was burning off. gas milage probably stayed the same but the engine seemed to run better. less noise, just felt cleaner. ill do it about once a year now.
PVC line used and gas tank
I used about 1/2 can in the PVC and half in the gas tank.
Ive done it a few times and let the truck sit with it from an hour to overnight.
i used it after i rolled my truck to help clean out the engine. the smoke lasted at least two hours but that is because the oil from the roll was burning off. gas milage probably stayed the same but the engine seemed to run better. less noise, just felt cleaner. ill do it about once a year now.
10-16-2005, 01:45 PM
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Model and Year? 1985 4x2 22r carb
PCV or Brake Booster Line for Intake? Down carb throat and through brake booster line
Amount of Seafoam Used: i pretty much distribute the whole thing through ^^^^^
Location(s)-see above, but sometimes i dump a whole can in the gastank
Amount of time it sat before restart: i jsut dump it in till it stalls then i leave it for awhile
Duration and description of smoke: heavy white for 5 minutes
Following Gas mileage experience: i dont know
Other relevant notes: Idle smoothed out, power felt better
PCV or Brake Booster Line for Intake? Down carb throat and through brake booster line
Amount of Seafoam Used: i pretty much distribute the whole thing through ^^^^^
Location(s)-see above, but sometimes i dump a whole can in the gastank
Amount of time it sat before restart: i jsut dump it in till it stalls then i leave it for awhile
Duration and description of smoke: heavy white for 5 minutes
Following Gas mileage experience: i dont know
Other relevant notes: Idle smoothed out, power felt better
10-16-2005, 05:56 PM
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Model and Year? Pickup (22re), 1989
PCV or Brake Booster Line for Intake? PCV
Amount of Seafoam Used: 2 cans (2/3 can in intake, 2/3 can in crankcase, 2/3 can in gas tank, with 1/4 tank of gas)
Location(s)- Intake, Crankcase, or Gas tank: Intake, Crankcase and Gas tank
Amount of time it sat before restart: 20 minutes
Duration and desciption of smoke: About 3-4 minutes. It started getting thinner after about 2 minutes.
Following Gas mileage experience: No noticeable difference
Other relevant notes: After finishing up with the 2/3 can in the tank, I drove it like a hot-rod for about 10 minutes to the nearest gas station, filled the tank, then drove normal back home. I too noticed a little better throttle response as well as a smoother idle. This was done last November, about a month after changing the head gasket. I plan on doing another treatment again this November, before the snow settles.
PCV or Brake Booster Line for Intake? PCV
Amount of Seafoam Used: 2 cans (2/3 can in intake, 2/3 can in crankcase, 2/3 can in gas tank, with 1/4 tank of gas)
Location(s)- Intake, Crankcase, or Gas tank: Intake, Crankcase and Gas tank
Amount of time it sat before restart: 20 minutes
Duration and desciption of smoke: About 3-4 minutes. It started getting thinner after about 2 minutes.
Following Gas mileage experience: No noticeable difference
Other relevant notes: After finishing up with the 2/3 can in the tank, I drove it like a hot-rod for about 10 minutes to the nearest gas station, filled the tank, then drove normal back home. I too noticed a little better throttle response as well as a smoother idle. This was done last November, about a month after changing the head gasket. I plan on doing another treatment again this November, before the snow settles.
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10-16-2005, 09:12 PM
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Model and Year? 1997 Toyota 4Runner, 1995 Nissan 240sx (w/2 diff. motors), 1992 Eagle Talon, 1992 Civic Si (w/2 diff. motors)...etc
PCV or Brake Booster Line for Intake? Both, but usually booster
Amount of Seafoam Used: 1 can intake, 1 can gas tank and 1 can crankcase
Location(s)- Intake, Crankcase, or Gas tank: Intake, gast tank and crankcase before oil change
Amount of time it sat before restart: 10 mins - 2 days
Duration and description of smoke: always different, but always smokes
Following Gas mileage experience: many cases has a MPG increase
Other relevant notes: always smoother/consistent idle improvements on every car I have ever done it on
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PCV or Brake Booster Line for Intake? Both, but usually booster
Amount of Seafoam Used: 1 can intake, 1 can gas tank and 1 can crankcase
Location(s)- Intake, Crankcase, or Gas tank: Intake, gast tank and crankcase before oil change
Amount of time it sat before restart: 10 mins - 2 days
Duration and description of smoke: always different, but always smokes
Following Gas mileage experience: many cases has a MPG increase
Other relevant notes: always smoother/consistent idle improvements on every car I have ever done it on
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Good post!
Model and Year?
1986 runner 22RE
PCV or Brake Booster Line for Intake?
PCV
Amount of Seafoam Used:
I haven't kept count - at least 4
Location(s)- Intake, Crankcase, or Gas tank
Just the intake
Amount of time it sat before restart:
At max - 5 hours
Duration and desciption of smoke:
Heavy - can't describe any further. It was in the evening.
Following Gas mileage experience:
I have too many factors - too many changing items to give an accurate measurement
Other relevant notes:
Idle smoothed - less of a throbbing type of feel. Pick up and go is better too.
Model and Year?
1986 runner 22RE
PCV or Brake Booster Line for Intake?
PCV
Amount of Seafoam Used:
I haven't kept count - at least 4
Location(s)- Intake, Crankcase, or Gas tank
Just the intake
Amount of time it sat before restart:
At max - 5 hours
Duration and desciption of smoke:
Heavy - can't describe any further. It was in the evening.
Following Gas mileage experience:
I have too many factors - too many changing items to give an accurate measurement
Other relevant notes:
Idle smoothed - less of a throbbing type of feel. Pick up and go is better too.
10-17-2005, 10:16 AM
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- Model and Year?
1996 4Runner, 3.4L, S/C, 150k miles.
- PCV or Brake Booster Line for Intake?
Each at various times.
- Amount of Seafoam Used:
1/2 can via vacuum source, 1/2 can in tank.
- Location(s)- Intake, Crankcase, or Gas tank
See above.
- Amount of time it sat before restart:
3+ hours.
- Duration and desciption of smoke:
Heavy plumes of white with hint of blue. 4 minutes of heavy smoke at idle in driveway, continuing light over next 5 minutes of driving.
- Following Gas mileage experience:
No change in gas mileage; clearly smoother running.
10-19-2005, 08:51 AM
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Never used it but I do run a can of BG's 44K through the fuel system once a year of all my vehicles and that has done the job for me. My '99 with 109k idles perfect and don't see a need to seafoam it but maybe before 150k.
10-19-2005, 04:13 PM
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Model and Year? 1997 4Runner
PCV or Brake Booster Line for Intake? PVC
Amount of Seafoam Used: 1/2 can in PVC 1 1/2 can in gas tank.
Location(s)- Intake, Crankcase, or Gas tank Intake and Gas Tank
Amount of time it sat before restart: 15 min
Duration and desciption of smoke: Tons of smoke for about 10 minutes.
Following Gas mileage experience: No noticable
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Model and Year? 1996 4Runner
PCV or Brake Booster Line for Intake? PVC
Amount of Seafoam Used: 1/2 can in PVC 1 1/2 can in gas tank.
Location(s)- Intake, Crankcase, or Gas tank Intake and Gas Tank
Amount of time it sat before restart: 15 min
Duration and desciption of smoke: Tons of smoke for about 10 minutes.
Following Gas mileage experience: No noticable
Other relevant notes: Killed the o2 sensor.
Model and Year? 1985 Toyota Pickup
PCV or Brake Booster Line for Intake? PVC
Amount of Seafoam Used: 1/2 can in PVC 1 can in gas tank. 1/2 can in oil
Location(s)- Intake, Crankcase, or Gas tank Intake, oil, and Gas Tank
Amount of time it sat before restart: 15 min
Duration and desciption of smoke: Tons of smoke for about 5 minutes.
Following Gas mileage experience: No noticable
Other relevant notes: Killed the o2 sensor and fouled the spark plugs.
PCV or Brake Booster Line for Intake? PVC
Amount of Seafoam Used: 1/2 can in PVC 1 1/2 can in gas tank.
Location(s)- Intake, Crankcase, or Gas tank Intake and Gas Tank
Amount of time it sat before restart: 15 min
Duration and desciption of smoke: Tons of smoke for about 10 minutes.
Following Gas mileage experience: No noticable
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Model and Year? 1996 4Runner
PCV or Brake Booster Line for Intake? PVC
Amount of Seafoam Used: 1/2 can in PVC 1 1/2 can in gas tank.
Location(s)- Intake, Crankcase, or Gas tank Intake and Gas Tank
Amount of time it sat before restart: 15 min
Duration and desciption of smoke: Tons of smoke for about 10 minutes.
Following Gas mileage experience: No noticable
Other relevant notes: Killed the o2 sensor.
Model and Year? 1985 Toyota Pickup
PCV or Brake Booster Line for Intake? PVC
Amount of Seafoam Used: 1/2 can in PVC 1 can in gas tank. 1/2 can in oil
Location(s)- Intake, Crankcase, or Gas tank Intake, oil, and Gas Tank
Amount of time it sat before restart: 15 min
Duration and desciption of smoke: Tons of smoke for about 5 minutes.
Following Gas mileage experience: No noticable
Other relevant notes: Killed the o2 sensor and fouled the spark plugs.
11-20-2005, 10:01 AM
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Model and Year? 1997 3.4L SR5 4Runner
PCV or Brake Booster Line for Intake? PCV
Amount of Seafoam Used: 2 cans down PCV-3 down fuel tank
Location(s)- Intake, Crankcase, or Gas tank: Intake and Fuel tank
Amount of time it sat before restart:15 and 30 minutes. I'd like to do a 3-4 hour job though.
Duration and desciption of smoke: Small wispy amounts of white/gray smoke then great plumes of malovent fog!!
Following Gas mileage experience:18-20 with 4.10's 16-17 with 4.56's
Other relevant notes:I now only use the SeaFoam in the PCV as COSTCO has the Chevron with Techron injector treatment for $10.00(4 bottles). I also use Marvel Mystery Oil in the Crank about 1,000 to 500 miles before an oil change. I changed my plugs following the last treatment...didn't need to though. I've wondered about a little Marvel Mystery Oil (MMO) down the PCV as it is a thicker like ATF and would sit on the pistons and not atomize quite so quick. I've never used SeaFoam in the tranny.
PCV or Brake Booster Line for Intake? PCV
Amount of Seafoam Used: 2 cans down PCV-3 down fuel tank
Location(s)- Intake, Crankcase, or Gas tank: Intake and Fuel tank
Amount of time it sat before restart:15 and 30 minutes. I'd like to do a 3-4 hour job though.
Duration and desciption of smoke: Small wispy amounts of white/gray smoke then great plumes of malovent fog!!
Following Gas mileage experience:18-20 with 4.10's 16-17 with 4.56's
Other relevant notes:I now only use the SeaFoam in the PCV as COSTCO has the Chevron with Techron injector treatment for $10.00(4 bottles). I also use Marvel Mystery Oil in the Crank about 1,000 to 500 miles before an oil change. I changed my plugs following the last treatment...didn't need to though. I've wondered about a little Marvel Mystery Oil (MMO) down the PCV as it is a thicker like ATF and would sit on the pistons and not atomize quite so quick. I've never used SeaFoam in the tranny.
11-20-2005, 01:45 PM
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2 treatments of 1/3 can in PCV Line
1 Full can in gas tank
Each time I let it sit for about 15-25 minutes. The smoke started out fairly light and white, and then after about 20-30 seconds it got much thicker and billowed out. First time I think the smoke lasted about 5 minutes, and then the second time it lasted 3.5-4.5 minutes.
Didn't really notice any gas mileage improvements, mainly because I was in 4wd a lot the next few tanks.
I did notice that things ran a little smoother though, smoother throttle response and idle. I changed my spark plugs several weeks later and they looked BAD. They were definately due for a change before the treatment, but I suspect the seafoam treatment made them even worse. Something to keep in mind if you put the stuff in your throttle body via PCV or brake booster line.
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2 treatments of 1/3 can in PCV Line
1 Full can in gas tank
Each time I let it sit for about 15-25 minutes. The smoke started out fairly light and white, and then after about 20-30 seconds it got much thicker and billowed out. First time I think the smoke lasted about 5 minutes, and then the second time it lasted 3.5-4.5 minutes.
Didn't really notice any gas mileage improvements, mainly because I was in 4wd a lot the next few tanks.
I did notice that things ran a little smoother though, smoother throttle response and idle. I changed my spark plugs several weeks later and they looked BAD. They were definately due for a change before the treatment, but I suspect the seafoam treatment made them even worse. Something to keep in mind if you put the stuff in your throttle body via PCV or brake booster line.
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11-20-2005, 02:13 PM
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Amount of time it sat before restart:15 and 30 minutes. I'd like to do a 3-4 hour job though.
Originally Posted by youngbuck
Each time I let it sit for about 15-25 minutes.
Originally Posted by youngbuck
I changed my spark plugs several weeks later and they looked BAD. They were definately due for a change before the treatment, but I suspect the seafoam treatment made them even worse.
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Model and Year? 1987 4runner 22RE
PCV or Brake Booster Line for Intake? PCV
Amount of Seafoam Used: 2 Cans: 1/3 in the intake 2/3 crankcase 1 can gas tank. (I would proabably use more in the crank next time)
Location(s)- Intake, Crankcase, or Gas tank? All 3
Amount of time it sat before restart: around 45 mins
Duration and desciption of smoke: Heavy white smoke for 5 mins or so, followed by light smoke for a short time after
Following Gas mileage experience: I did the treatment on Dec 17, it is now the 3rd of Jan. and I have yet to have to fill my tank.
Other relevant notes: I found that the intake benifited from having the aresol spray intake cleaner I had after running the seafoam, and also Cleaning the inside of the plenum with a rag. A rotary rag type brush that could be used with a electric drill would do the best. I recommend a manual cleaning in addition to the seafoam.
I also cleaned my plugs with a wire brush and a clean cloth after running the engine for several miles. I'm sure using seafoam or starting fluid would have helped clean them off too. I suggest checking the gap before reinstalling.
I noticed a ton of crud cleaned out of my motor, and it made it run smoother and I can feel a difference in power, I'm sure the next time I do the treatment It won't be as substantial, but my engine was pretty dirty in there so it seems.
I would recommend seafoam to anyone who even thinks they might need it.
PCV or Brake Booster Line for Intake? PCV
Amount of Seafoam Used: 2 Cans: 1/3 in the intake 2/3 crankcase 1 can gas tank. (I would proabably use more in the crank next time)
Location(s)- Intake, Crankcase, or Gas tank? All 3
Amount of time it sat before restart: around 45 mins
Duration and desciption of smoke: Heavy white smoke for 5 mins or so, followed by light smoke for a short time after
Following Gas mileage experience: I did the treatment on Dec 17, it is now the 3rd of Jan. and I have yet to have to fill my tank.
Other relevant notes: I found that the intake benifited from having the aresol spray intake cleaner I had after running the seafoam, and also Cleaning the inside of the plenum with a rag. A rotary rag type brush that could be used with a electric drill would do the best. I recommend a manual cleaning in addition to the seafoam.
I also cleaned my plugs with a wire brush and a clean cloth after running the engine for several miles. I'm sure using seafoam or starting fluid would have helped clean them off too. I suggest checking the gap before reinstalling.
I noticed a ton of crud cleaned out of my motor, and it made it run smoother and I can feel a difference in power, I'm sure the next time I do the treatment It won't be as substantial, but my engine was pretty dirty in there so it seems.
I would recommend seafoam to anyone who even thinks they might need it.
Last edited by bob200587; 01-03-2006 at 02:44 AM.
