Has anyone tried this or heard of this

[ELUSIVEP5]

I seen a video today about this product called seafoam. It is suppose to clean out all the built up carbon in your engine. Was wondering if anyone has dealt with this and if they reccomend it or not. Was it worth it did you notice a difference better or worse.

Here is a link for their website:
http://www.seafoamsales.com/

 

[hornsfan10609]

That's been around for ages, it ruined my first 02 sensor in my P5. I still think it works, but I would unplug the sensors or something.

 

[slavrenz]

That's been around for ages, it ruined my first 02 sensor in my P5. I still think it works, but I would unplug the sensors or something.

If it ruined your O2 sensor, then it was getting ready to die anyways.

And to the OP, yes, we have heard of Seafoam. There is not a technique or use for seafoam that has not been discussed somewhere on these forums.

 

[Matt V]

I think carb cleaner in the throttle body is pretty much the same thing and gives off way less smoke.

 

[SocialStealth]

The old seafoam formula harmed o2 sensors.

The newer version does not harm o2 sensors.

But yes I've used it and its great stuff. recommended to be used every 50k miles.

 

[Flash5]

I seen a video today about this product called seafoam. It is suppose to clean out all the built up carbon in your engine. Was wondering if anyone has dealt with this and if they reccomend it or not. Was it worth it did you notice a difference better or worse.

Here is a link for their website:
http://www.seafoamsales.com/

There are videos and how-to's all over the web for this. Use google or even use the search on here to find out more about it.

is this a joke?

Try to keep an open mind that some people might not know as much about certain things as you. The purpose behind this forum is to help others with any and all questions. Some might be about how to do a full turbo install while others might ask about what octane our car takes. All are valid questions and should be answered in the best possible way.

Sorry for the rant but I just do not want our forum to turn into some of the other ones (*cough* MS3 *cough*) that are out there. So please only respond to threads if you want to help, give constructive criticism or leave positive feedback. This isn't really aimed at slavrenz either, this is just for all who read it. Lets keep trying to make this forum as awesome as possible (rockon)

 

[HKPRO5]

There are videos and how-to's all over the web for this. Use google or even use the search on here to find out more about it.



Try to keep an open mind that some people might not know as much about certain things as you. The purpose behind this forum is to help others with any and all questions. Some might be about how to do a full turbo install while others might ask about what octane our car takes. All are valid questions and should be answered in the best possible way.

Sorry for the rant but I just do not want our forum to turn into some of the other ones (*cough* MS3 *cough*) that are out there. So please only respond to threads if you want to help, give constructive criticism or leave positive feedback. This isn't really aimed at slavrenz either, this is just for all who read it. Lets keep trying to make this forum as awesome as possible (rockon)

Yep true story....

Seafoam is a good product. (in my opinion)

 

[RMW Guy]

I have been using SeaFoam in my vehicles for 10+years without any issues.

I do not use it via vacuum hose, however. I just pour a can in with a full tank of fuel.

My vintage sports car sits during the winter and SF acts as a fuel stabilizer as well as a cleaner. I use it in the fuel for my lawn mowers as well as my work truck.

 

[i12drivemyMP5]

^^^^Now there's some good info............

 

[slavrenz]

There are videos and how-to's all over the web for this. Use google or even use the search on here to find out more about it.



Try to keep an open mind that some people might not know as much about certain things as you. The purpose behind this forum is to help others with any and all questions. Some might be about how to do a full turbo install while others might ask about what octane our car takes. All are valid questions and should be answered in the best possible way.

Sorry for the rant but I just do not want our forum to turn into some of the other ones (*cough* MS3 *cough*) that are out there. So please only respond to threads if you want to help, give constructive criticism or leave positive feedback. This isn't really aimed at slavrenz either, this is just for all who read it. Lets keep trying to make this forum as awesome as possible (rockon)

I wasn't just saying it to be mean - I was half kidding myself, but I'm sorry that it came off otherwise.

 

[ucMP3]

I have been using SeaFoam in my vehicles for 10+years without any issues.

I do not use it via vacuum hose, however. I just pour a can in with a full tank of fuel.

My vintage sports car sits during the winter and SF acts as a fuel stabilizer as well as a cleaner. I use it in the fuel for my lawn mowers as well as my work truck.

So how long can you let fuel sit like that? Or rather, how long does seafoam stabilize the fuel for?

 

[hornsfan10609]

If it ruined your O2 sensor, then it was getting ready to die anyways.

And you know that because? It ruined my O2 sensor in my Cobra a couple years back, and i'm pretty sure I used the "new formula" on my P5 and the sensor still went out. O2 sensors don't like a lot of carbon clogging them up.

 

[Flash5]

I wasn't just saying it to be mean - I was half kidding myself, but I'm sorry that it came off otherwise.

No worries, its all good. I just don't want our forum to turn anyone away because we couldn't help them.

 

[Ride92]

Seafoam is awesome stuff. Ran it thru the break booster line (half bottle) about two months ago. Noticed improved gas mileage, smoother idle, and better acceleration. I would highly reccommend using it. Just get the engine warm, pull the brake bosster line off, use the line to suck up about half a bottle (easy to do if you use a cup). The engine will want to cut out and die so go slowly and only suck a little at a time. Once it's all in turn the engine off for 5-10 mins, turn it back on and it should smoke like crazy out the exhaust if your upper cylinders are dirty. Rev it a bit to help clean it out. Once most of the smoke is cleared out take it for a drive and your done.

 

[slavrenz]

And you know that because? It ruined my O2 sensor in my Cobra a couple years back, and i'm pretty sure I used the "new formula" on my P5 and the sensor still went out. O2 sensors don't like a lot of carbon clogging them up.

Because it would take a ridiculous amount of carbon buildup to ruin a perfectly working sensor. I'm saying that your O2 sensor most likely already had tons of carbon buildup, and the seafoam just pushed it over the top.

Did you try cleaning the tip?

 

[Crazee D]

I put less than 1/2 a pint (1 pint is whole bottle) into the brake booster line.
Used a cup and a straw in one hand and revved the engine at the TB with the other.
It's part way finished sucking it up the straw from the cup when I notice some smoke creeping into the engine bay.
I looked back around the hood to find ...
A Huge SMOKE SCREEN !!!
She was pouring out gray/white smoke.(stoned)
I turned it off and let it sit for 20 mins or so.
Meanwhile: Reconnected the brake booster, poured the other 1/2 pint or more into the cup, put most into the gas tank and a little into the crankcase.
Started up and revved it as smoke poured out for like 2 or 3 minutes
*SO do this in a well ventilated area!, I smoked up my whole street!
Turned it off, disconnected both battery terminals, touched them and counted to ten.
Pumped the brakes, waited 10 mins and reconnected terminals.
She started up and idled nicely.
Revved to get the rest of the smoke cleared and took off.
Seems to be a lil crisper on the throttle.
We'll see if it fixes my cold start issue too!

more of the same info:

http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123637100

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showpost.php?p=4376577&postcount=14

** ALSO, I have heard it is a good idea to drive the SNOT out of the car after doing the ECU reset so the ECU learns an aggressive timing table. At least the Imprezas are doing this with good results.

 

[slavrenz]

more of the same info:

http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123637100

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showpost.php?p=4376577&postcount=14

** ALSO, I have heard it is a good idea to drive the SNOT out of the car after doing the ECU reset so the ECU learns an aggressive timing table. At least the Imprezas are doing this with good results.

But the ECU is constantly adapting to your driving style - so if you start driving normally again, after awhile the ECU will adjust to this style as well.

 

[Crazee D]

Yes and no.
As I understand it, it will store both long and short term corrections to the main table(s)
But I am not 100% sure how it works.
Who knows what crazy software parameters they concocted.