I wasnt saying that at all. I've run the Seafoam in both my Runner and my Accord (got great results from the Accord too, btw. I was simply (originally) trying to find a reason why post-seafoam could yield less mpg and less power.

 

I don't think it does... I think if you have less MPG, then you've just "stirred" things up a bit w/o actually cleaning or dissolving them - OR - you may have an underlying problem that either is brought to the surface or occurs by coincidence...

I did several treatments to the intake and the injectors back to back, then a couple weeks later did it again. I have a lot of miles on the engine, so I'm sure it was nasty stuff in there. I haven't lost any MPG gains since the last treatment.

 

My engine ran really ruff and was hard to start after the 1st treatment. But after a good trump on highway She ran fine again.. I guess it takes awhile to burn all that crap out.

I did my treatment about 4 weeks ago. 1 can in the oil, 1 can threw PCV Valve, 1 can in gas. (I wouldnt recommend leaving this stuff in your oil for more than 1 week, I drove around for 4 days with it in my crankcase and when I changed my oil it was BLACK and lumpy)

I think I did notice was my Spark Plugs were pretty black after the treatment (Newer plugs to) I little Throtle body cleaner and a tooth brush and there as good as new.

So I think its a good idea for anyone who has done this treatment to CHECK YOUR PLUGS

 

question....anyone here in the Midwest....where did you pick your Seafoam up at...I'm having trouble locating said product!
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I had a hard time finding it as well, but I eventually found it at a chain auto parts store like Advanced Auto Parts or Autozone, don't remember.

Seafoam definitely made a difference in the way my engine runs, much smoother, better response, well worth the $$$ IMO.

 

any good hardware store should have it. it is used on small engines alot out board motors too.

So if u cant find at the auto parts store try the local hardware store

 

I found it at Napa.

 

Your's too huh? I started to freak out yesterday cause mine was running really rough afterwards, a few times it wouldn't even start. (cranked but didn't fire) I have relatively new spark plugs (12,000 miles). After driving for awhile it seemed better but its still at my mechanic's right now getting looked at. Guess I should've let it sit longer :pat:
Oh well, I needed to have my tranny looked at anyway

 

CHECK YOUR PLUGS new or not. It seems that Burning all that crap out of the engine after the seafoam treatment fouls the plugs.

I did the treatment a couple days ago to a friends Jeep, We check the Plugs before hand and they were fine. Check them 2 days after the treatment and they were BLACK and oily

 

I just ran it through mine today, did it 4 times through the PVC hose.. First two times when shutting off the engine it kept running for about 20 seconds after the key was turned off.. Smoked like a mofo when restarting 5 minutes later.. 3rd time it stopped right away after turning off the key. 4th time I stalled the engine while adding it, let that sit for a good 10 minutes since I figured it had to be soaked that time, more smoke..

While doing all this, every neighbor on the block came out and looked, the dogs ran and hid in the back, and a police chopper did a fly by.. I think even the EPA was on it's way.. LOL..

But dang if my idle isn't dead smooth now, and I've lost my little hicup I was getting when my engine passed 3800 rpms.. Seems smoother power too.. We shall see how the next week goes, I dumped a can into the tank too.

 

O2 sensor too!! Check it if your problems persist.

Mike

 

I've found that this stuff pours alot better through the brake booster line....I tried doing it through my PCV valve but stalled it as soon as I poured the Seafoam in. I had the tube pinched pretty tight too.
With the brake booster line I hardly have to pinch it at all....which is better cause I felt my thumb cramping up while pinching the PCV
Just a tip

 

I did two more intake treatments over the weekend and got some more gunk out. after burning off all the smoke and fogging out the neighbors and the wife, I pulled the plugs and all had a touch of carbon, but not bad. I used some seafoam to clean off the carbon buildup on them and put them back in. I then put the rest of the seafoam into a spray bottle and pulled both O2 sensors and gave them a good dousing. After letting them dry a little, I hit them w/ carb cleaner and there was a ton of black gunk that dripped from them. I reinstalled them and I had a horrible miss and a check engine light. I couldn't believe it. I thought this stuff was fine and wouldn't hurt the O2 sensors. I crawled underneath and checked the wires to the O2's to make sure they were still plugged in, then it hit me - I had pulled the spark plugs. A quick galnce confirmed it. I had lef the plug wire off the rear driverside plug. Popped it on and it ran perfect. I let it sit overnight w/ the battery disconnected to clear the CEL and now it's better than ever!

I don't think it's ran any smoother in it's life. I'll let you know how the mileage changes if any...

 

The same thing I experienced.

 

[QUOTE=bamachem]I let it sit overnight w/ the battery disconnected to clear the CEL and now it's better than ever!QUOTE]


fyi - disconnecting the battery won't clear the code, it will just remove the light. the code will be stored until you run a diagnostic program with a scanner. so don't be surprised next time you get smogged when the technician starts talking about CEL this and that . . .

creed

 

LOL... smogged? what's that? remember, I'm in AlAbAmA... we don't have vehicle inspections or smog tests good to know though...

 

hah - lucky bastards!

creed

 

That's all fine and dandy but you would need a pic before the seafoam as well in order to accurately judge.

 

Edit, i responded and didnt see that the tred was a billion pages. my post was pointless, continue on please/

 

Anyone with a 22RE do this yet?