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Old 06-26-13, 01:18 PM
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Default Seafoam? Anyone use it?

Which did you use it in?
crankcase?
gas tank?
vaccume line?


Which is the line to put it through on our cars? A picture would be helpful!

Thanks!
Old 06-26-13, 02:42 PM
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break booster hose. I use redline Si-1 in gas tank
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they have a newer design of seafoam to where you can undo a hose clamp like say from the throttle body and just spray from there.

BTW I would pull out the throttle body and clean that inside and out as they get very dirty on our cars.
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Originally Posted by burny
break booster hose. I use redline Si-1 in gas tank
quick look under the hood seems that its quite obvious which hose that is, thanks!

what a smoke show that was

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google "Lexus seafoam" or do a "seafoam" search on here.
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I have used 5 cans of seafoam motor treatment in my fuel (not all at once), and one can in my crankcase (oil change after 100miles). The stuff works wonders.

As I've said in previous posts, it's pure petroleum, so it won't harm your engine. Just follow the instructions on the can and use common sense.

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You can destroy the engine if you over do it with seafoam. Revving the engine and letting the engine suck up too much seafoam can hydrolock the engine.
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Originally Posted by burny
google "Lexus seafoam" or do a "seafoam" search on here.
loads of them and even a few videos of Lexus seafoam. Instant answer if only ppl use a bit of common sense....search.
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Originally Posted by ibidu1
You can destroy the engine if you over do it with seafoam. Revving the engine and letting the engine suck up too much seafoam can hydrolock the engine.
To clarify....If you use it in your intake system. Otherwise, it's not a problem..
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i did:

1/2 can in brake booster line while revving the engine at 2000rpm
1/2 can in crankcase
1 can in gas tank

smoked for a good 15-20 mins, i reved the **** out of the engine too... thats when the real smoke show started.


car appears to idle better and accelerate smoother. im unsure if this is for real or if my mind is trying to justify the purchase.

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