what does seafoam do for my engine?

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Jul 11, 2008 | 02:58 PM

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Karl Keicher

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Originally Posted by krewat

For the guy who's engine would stall after starting it, the IAC was stuck.

As for the rest, better to leave it alone. It you don't want carbon building up, beat the heck out of it once in a while

I don't get how potentially hydro-locking the engine is a good idea, nor potentially ruining the bottom end (or top-end on the OHC motors).

I've had many vehicles over the years, and tore them down after many many miles. I use detergent motor oil, whatever brand-name gas is around, and never had a problem with sludge in the engine, carbon buildup, crud in the fuel tank, or any of the other many problems I hear about.

And by the way, I know at least 3 people who experienced catastrophic oil pressure loss (spun bearing) after using Lucas oil stabilizer products.

I certainly hope they went back to Lucas about it. I have several heavy duty diesel engines that have logged several million miles using Lucas products without any oil related failures. However, if those engines experienced "catastrophic" failures because they were worn out to begin with, that is NOT the fault of Lucas oil. As we said earlier in this thread, there is no such thing as an overhaul in a bottle! Spun bearings are the result of a lack of lubrication, excessive dirt build up due to a lack of maintenance, or a wornout engine. Engines maintained with in their mechanical limits will not spin bearings because of proper lubrication. I have heard all the horror stories about oil starvation when using lucas oil and IMO, its a crock. My heavy duty engines run in extremely severe service (quad axle milk trucks) 24-7-365, no matter what the temp or driving conditions and regularly scheduled tear downs of Eaton fuller transmissions, Eaton heavy duty rear ends, lift axle hubs, and Caterpillar engines show no excessive oil related wear. Average life expectancy for a C-15 cat @ 500hp-850,000 miles; I have 2 in peterbilt quads with over 1.2 million miles using lucas. 1 C-12 that has never had lucas in it, has been overhauled twice in 900,000 miles ( this is a leased truck) Does Lucas have anything to do with it? I am thinking YES!
So, once again, I guess its all a matter of personal preference but I think your buddies should contact Lucas oil co. in Missouri, as I am sure they would be very interested in seeing the engines. JMO!

Feb 4, 2009 | 01:10 AM

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rogerslade

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foam in the oil

I was reading an interesting article today on foam in oil. It was located on a blog specializing in engines. The blog is located at GotEngines.com/blog. That Danny guy sure knows his stuff. It looks like he just started blogging but he's a riot.

Feb 6, 2009 | 08:12 PM

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bfornesi

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Originally Posted by fordboy67

I have seen many threads here about running seafoam through you brake booster line. I was wondering what this does as a benefit for my engine and what is the best way to do it, I have seen a few different methods. Thanks for the input.

Makes it smoke better off buy a pint of mineral spirts like to thin paint.
all sea foam is solvent and oil no magic do not waste your money.
bruce

Mar 6, 2009 | 04:41 AM

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jethro b

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The folks bashing Seafoam really need to get over it. Seafoam works PERIOD! It does wonderful things to cars. trucks and motorcycles. Get a life please? Your constant bashing gets old and makes you look silly.

Mar 6, 2009 | 08:57 PM

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bfornesi

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""Get a life please?"'

Got one blend lubes and fuel additives for 32 years

""Your constant bashing gets old and makes you look silly.""

Not contant and not bashing use what you want i do not care but you are right I'm a fun guy.