Seafoam Treatment
#1
04-02-2018, 05:45 AM
Seafoam Treatment
Uncertain if this is the area to ask. Forgive me if it isn't.
I've stumbled on some videos of Seafoam engine cleaner, the type where you spray into the throttle body and causes a crapload of smoke for awhile. The results were favorable. It was mainly used on older car and it's supposed to break down carbon buildup. Thus, I thought, what if I did that every so many miles to help eliminate or halt the carbon buildup process. I recently past 50,000 miles and plan to do some spring maintenance (filters and fluids). I thought it would be a good idea now and then maybe at 100,000 miles and so on.
Anyone use Seafoam and/or recommend this strategy?
Thanks
I've stumbled on some videos of Seafoam engine cleaner, the type where you spray into the throttle body and causes a crapload of smoke for awhile. The results were favorable. It was mainly used on older car and it's supposed to break down carbon buildup. Thus, I thought, what if I did that every so many miles to help eliminate or halt the carbon buildup process. I recently past 50,000 miles and plan to do some spring maintenance (filters and fluids). I thought it would be a good idea now and then maybe at 100,000 miles and so on.
Anyone use Seafoam and/or recommend this strategy?
Thanks
Last edited by Meanie; 04-02-2018 at 10:26 AM.
#2
04-02-2018, 09:45 AM
I’ve used it for bad gas or as just a general cleaning method for fuel system but as far as throttle body goes, I’ve only done it once on my moms Ford Expedition. It didn’t take to it to well, actually caused it to run really rough and didn’t do what I was intending or as what they advertise it does. But it is still your decision on whether to use it or not. That was just my experience.
#3
04-02-2018, 10:28 AM
I’ve used it for bad gas or as just a general cleaning method for fuel system but as far as throttle body goes, I’ve only done it once on my moms Ford Expedition. It didn’t take to it to well, actually caused it to run really rough and didn’t do what I was intending or as what they advertise it does. But it is still your decision on whether to use it or not. That was just my experience.
#4
04-02-2018, 01:36 PM
I mean you can try it, just have some money on the side in case you have to replace the throttle body, I mean that’s worse case scenario
#5
04-08-2018, 03:53 PM
Find out, first, if the Seafoam is compatible with your throttle body and all of the sensors, like the map and maf sensors. I know there are certain carb cleaners that will eat up those things as quickly as you spray them. You could cause yourself a sh*tload of problems if it's not for that type of use.
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