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Mar 2, 2013 | 05:43 PM

Rich302

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Seafoam

I stopped at an auto parts store to get some Diesel Kleen, they had seafoam on sale. I'm not familiar with it and didn't find anything in a search on the forum and was wondering if any of you have dealt with it in a diesel engine?

Mar 2, 2013 | 06:52 PM

camp nh

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I use it when I change the fuel filter. I pour in then put the new filter. Helps to clean the injectors. In the wife's Explorer I also use it as a oil treatment. I also use their Deep Creep penetrating oil. Works great. But back to Seafoam I use it in all my small engines in gasoline.

Mar 2, 2013 | 09:13 PM

mikeismadness

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Seafoam in the tank or through a vacuum line doesn't do a thing IMO. Although I've never used it with diesel, I can't say much. I don't add anything to my oil, and I only run Chevron Techron and Gumout with Regaine in my v10 tank. I think diesel kleen is an excellent product, and that regular use(every third tank) is your best bet. At least this is from experience with buddies in the diesel world

Mar 3, 2013 | 10:20 AM

galaxie641

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I only use it as a fuel stabilizer.

Mar 3, 2013 | 11:18 AM

Quad Racer

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I don't know about diesel engines. I use it in every engine I own from a weed eater to my race quad. It keeps the jets and passages in the carburetor and throttle body nice and clean. It does great as a fuel stabilizer too. Some believe in SeaFoam and some don't.

Mar 3, 2013 | 11:26 AM

BPofMD

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Unless you want to do an oil change within 100 miles, DO NOT USE IT IN YOUR OIL. I had a striction problem once with my 6.0 and used it in the oil AND fuel (used 3 cans) then after 100 miles changed the oil. Never had another striction problem. Use DK faithfully with every new tank of fuel. I also use Shell 5W-40 all year. 5000 mile oil changes......

Mar 3, 2013 | 11:28 AM

sammy77

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I use it in a lot of things, but I won't use it on my diesel. It contains alcohol.

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Mar 3, 2013 | 02:16 PM

Snowseeker

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I tired seafoam a few times. I don't use it any more on anything, I still have half a can on the shelf, now and then I will use it in a container to clean small parts on the bench.