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Old 12-26-11, 02:15 PM
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has anyone used this product and seen a difference?? does it really help with performance or rejuvenating the motor?

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Old 12-26-11, 02:28 PM
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Used it on my s2000 at 120k miles on the odometerImproved my gas mileage a bit
Old 12-26-11, 02:48 PM
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i have almost 80xxx on my 06 think i should toss some in?

did you do it the gas tank or vacuum line?
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I did it in both.
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I used it on my F. Poured it in the oil fill cap, and one in the gas tank. Works incredible.
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Originally Posted by SargeISF
I used it on my F. Poured it in the oil fill cap, and one in the gas tank. Works incredible.
So you just pour a can of this stuff directly in and that's it? If always wondered how it works
Old 12-26-11, 05:02 PM
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ive used it on my previous accord and it did improve acceleration and gas mileage a little. dont know about the lexus..
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Used it in my RX8 at about 65k and noticed a big improvement. It was still running strong at 106k when I sold it.
Old 12-26-11, 06:13 PM
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I used it (vacuum line method) on my old 06 Acura TL when it had about 80k miles on it. Definately worked - Lots of smoke poured out of the tailpipe. Also added the remainder of the bottle to the fuel and engine oil. Noticed only a marginal difference in MPG, but the idle was definitely a lot smoother.

For those of us with the carbon buildup issue on the IS250 that are out of warranty, Using a product like this seems like it could be a pretty good patch In lieu of a top engine cleaning.
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Use S.F. on regular basis in your car, boat, lawnmower, chainsaw, etc. Not sure what is or how it works, but it keeps your engine's innerds clean. Seen it work 'mircles' on ERG valves, carbon build up and rough idle. You'll never have to clean a carb on your small engine again. DISCLAIMER: I do not work for S.F. although I probably should.
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Never even heard of this..but Ive got about 105k on my 06 250 so Id say its about that time! lol
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This stuff is legit. Especially for you guys that are worried about carbon build up you should get some.
http://www.seafoamsales.com/motor-treatment.html
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Dang, you were reading my mind. I changed my oil today and was thinking about buying some SF because I read a previous post by SargeISF several days ago. I thought about posting on CL first to get some feedback though.
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Just ordered some!
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^ Report back with results plz...


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