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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 08:46 PM
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OK time for the NOOB question...What exactly does Sea Foam do? And what would the best way to introduce it into the motor? And last what is the down side of doing it?
 
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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 09:53 PM
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Add a question: Does it matter gas or diesel?
 
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Old Nov 14, 2008 | 08:11 AM
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Originally Posted by sddesigns
OK time for the NOOB question...What exactly does Sea Foam do?
That depends on where you add it:

When added to crankcase (oil)
Frees sticky lifters & rings
Cleans dirty parts
Removes moisture
Increases RPM's vacuum & compression
Cleans PCV valve systems

When added to gas or diesel fuel tank
Cleans fuel injectors
Cleans carbon as you drive
Lubricates upper cylinders
De-ices and removes moisture
Diesel fuel conditioner & anti gel
Stabilizes fuel

When used in air intake, Vacuum or induction system
Cleans carbon build up
Gives smoother idle
Cures hesitation & pings
Cleans intake valves & pistons
Cleans catalytic converter odors
Restores power & pickup


Originally Posted by sddesigns
And what would the best way to introduce it into the motor?
Fuel tank, crankcase, or air intake. The pictures are from doing the air intake. I used the hose on the brake booster. Just undo it and with the motor running start pouring the bottle into the hose. Then shut off the motor and let it sit for 5-10 minutes. Then restart and hope the neighbors don't call the fire dept. lol


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And last what is the down side of doing it?
None that I know of.
 
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Old Nov 14, 2008 | 08:12 AM
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Originally Posted by BAJI26
Add a question: Does it matter gas or diesel?
No. Either one.
 
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Old Nov 14, 2008 | 08:46 AM
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Where can I obtain this Sea Foam?
The hose on the brake booster will that clean everything or do I have to add to the fuel tank, air intake also?
 
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Old Nov 14, 2008 | 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by BAJI26
Where can I obtain this Sea Foam?
Auto Zone. Red and white can.

Originally Posted by BAJI26
The hose on the brake booster will that clean everything or do I have to add to the fuel tank, air intake also?
The hose on the brake booster will do the air intake. You can also put it in your gas tank and in you crankcase. They all clean different areas.
 
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Old Nov 14, 2008 | 09:44 AM
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OK, thanks! I'll try it out.
 
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Old Nov 14, 2008 | 10:16 AM
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Does the fuel tank require more with a full tank, the label say's 1oz per gallon?
 
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Old Nov 14, 2008 | 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by sddesigns
Does the fuel tank require more with a full tank, the label say's 1oz per gallon?
Well, 1 oz per gallon sounds like it would need 44 ozs with a full tank so, yes!
 
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Old Nov 14, 2008 | 10:46 PM
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Well I am taking my empty cans back for a refund I didnt get a smoke show...Seriously I ran seafoam through mine and whoa what a diff. Mine is beyond high mileage so I was getting worried about performance. SF did what i needed it to do but dang no kewl smoke show. lol
 
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Old Nov 14, 2008 | 11:11 PM
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Do you all put the sea foam in the brake line or the PCV line? My husband has only done it through the PCV line at his work. Which is better or easier?
 
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Old Nov 14, 2008 | 11:15 PM
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Originally Posted by gr8scott72
Auto Zone. Red and white can.



The hose on the brake booster will do the air intake. You can also put it in your gas tank and in you crankcase. They all clean different areas.

Grrrrrrrrrr I should have read ahead!!! Thanks for all the info.. Going to try it out!
 
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Old Nov 14, 2008 | 11:24 PM
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Do you all put the sea foam in the brake line or the PCV line? My husband has only done it through the PCV line at his work. Which is better or easier?
Putting it in the gas tank is easier. Through the brake booster hose is better. When I say better, I mean better performance and more oooomph. Have yet to do it to my truck. 2 years old with nearly 24K miles, not old enough yet.
 
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Old Nov 14, 2008 | 11:28 PM
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Thanks I think I might try all 3 spots. My X is 6 yrs old now and 71K and I dont think the old owner took very good care of the X.
 
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Old Nov 14, 2008 | 11:54 PM
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Check this out. I found a really awesome write-up some super smart guru guy did on Sea Foam!

It addresses a specific F150 truck, but I think if you read this really incredible write-up, you'll see most of it also applies to the Excursion too!

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