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Seafoam, Seafoam, Seafoam

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Bombero11, Apr 18, 2010.

  1. Apr 20, 2010 at 4:05 PM
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    MachoTaco10

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    exactly, and that has happened to many people
     
  2. Apr 20, 2010 at 6:31 PM
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    JB3CK24

    JB3CK24 Return to the 36 Chambers

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    That offroading analogy made no sense my friend. :rolleyes:

    I have every right to state my opinion since this is an open forum. :) We will agree to disagree. I am going to follow the manufacturers guidelines and the engineers who built the motor and wholeheartedly suggest everyone do the same.
     
  3. Apr 20, 2010 at 7:21 PM
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    It made perfect sense my friend. apparently it wasnt clear enough though. Basically, wheeling accomplishes nothing except showing what your rig can do, and because its a fun way to pass time...... If someone likes to, in your words "tinker and waste their time" seafoaming, same difference.

    No matter what you do, youre simply passing the time, so why does it matter?

    And ill be sure to follow your posts to see if you add anything aftermarket to your truck.... afterall, they dont reccomend adding anything..... in fact, if you do add anything, it will most certainly void some warranty.

    cheers.
     
  4. Apr 20, 2010 at 7:33 PM
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    Bombero11

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    This morning i used 1/3 through the vacuum line and the other 1/3 in the fuel....
    I STRONGLY recommend this to anyone how feels that lately ur taco has been needing some more pep and a smoother idle.....

    I LOVE SEAMFOAM AND WILL KEEP ON USEING IT FOR MY FUTURE VEHICLES!!!
     
  5. Apr 20, 2010 at 7:44 PM
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    BAM! another positive!
     
  6. Apr 20, 2010 at 7:46 PM
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    for real
     
  7. Apr 20, 2010 at 11:00 PM
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    Right, now let think about this for a minute. The condensation rising gets stuck in the crevices in your engine, not just your cap. Furthermore the smell isnt just engine oil, its burnt up, gunky, dirty oil/sludge deposits. Seafoam gets rid of all that! Buy some seafoam and add it to your oil cap, let it sit for a few and then turn your cap around. Let me know what you find.
     
  8. Apr 20, 2010 at 11:02 PM
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    This is true of people who dont maintain their cars well, and mostly on cars with over 150k. On a vehicle with 80k which has been well kept this shouldn't be an issue.
     
  9. Apr 20, 2010 at 11:23 PM
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    steve o 77

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    Im at 159k:eek: I bought it at 146k so im not sure how it was maintained before. It does run absolutely perfect though.
     
  10. Apr 21, 2010 at 12:53 AM
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    Just dump the seafoam in your gas tank. If you want better performance, Clean the throttle body.
     
  11. Apr 21, 2010 at 1:40 AM
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    It still doesn't make sense to compare the two because we were discussing something that is a unneeded service item that accomplishes ???? and not a hobby/recreational item for fun which accomplishes fun and getting outdoors and enjoying different scenery by way of where your truck can get you. Again, car service vs. hobby.

    As far as voiding warranties goes...Haven't heard of the Moss Magnuson Act I take it?

    All I am saying, it's not a necessary service item to SEAFOAM your engine and never will be. I don't add foreign liquids to my engine that don't belong.

    I've owned a '89 Toyota truck with the horrendous 3.0L v6 with 120k on it when sold, a 2000 2.7L Tacoma I sold with 90k, a '98 M3 w/ 125k sold and a '99 M3 w/ 165k on it I just got rid of. All ran like smooth and the same as when I first bought them. I was a BMW tech and grew up around my dads Porsche/BMW repair shop he has owned for 25 years and know how to properly care for an engine. It doesn't take this stuff to do that.

    I'm not hating...I just hate these threads (read: threads...not you or anyone else) like this where people get the idea to do something and have no real idea what they are doing and how it is benefiting them. Do as you will, nobody is stopping you.

    Adding a suspension lift for better travel/clearance over terrain, better gripping tires for mud/sand, HIDs for better visability, nicer stereo for better sound/output, etc... those are proven to accomplish something and are potential mods I will do, so follow me all you want.

    I'm out of this one. Peace.
     
  12. Apr 21, 2010 at 1:52 AM
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    You took the analogy out of context. you originally said "Carry on with your needless time wasters and tinkering"...... this to me is saying that you view it as a useless way to spend ones free time(as it does not accomplish anything).....

    All i was getting at was that you may see it as wasting time but others may not. JUST like some may see 4 wheeling as being a waste of time (main point being that it doesnt accomplish anything either).

    so in context my analogy made perfect sense.

    I have heard of the magnuson-moss act, but that has nothing to do with this conversation whatsoever.

    the only reason I had stated that ill be surprised if you do anything aftermarket to your truck is because of the following statement.

    " I am going to follow the manufacturers guidelines and the engineers who built the motor and wholeheartedly suggest everyone do the same. "

    So one can safely assume that since you will follow what the engineers suggest to do for your motor, you TOO would follow the manufacturers guidelines and engineers suggestions for the rest of the vehicle.
     
  13. Apr 21, 2010 at 2:55 PM
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    In your case i would say, "if it aint broke, dont fix it." Keep using 91 octane and keep up on regular oil changes, preferrably synthetic. Asides form that i would just clean the throttle body, if has never been done before you will gain throtle response, and possibly better MPG.
     
  14. Apr 29, 2010 at 8:09 AM
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    nad

    nad mmmm tacos!

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    I have some before and after pics to prove all the haters wrong, heres some pics from a saturn forum, the guy let his engine idle for an hour at 2000 rpm.

    before

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    after
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  15. Apr 29, 2010 at 9:18 AM
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    steve o 77

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    nad

    nad mmmm tacos!

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    that sucks I hate when that happens, Ill get it to work one sec.
     
  17. Apr 29, 2010 at 9:23 AM
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    nad mmmm tacos!

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    here we go some before and after pics

    before1.jpg
    before2.jpg
    before3.jpg
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  18. Apr 29, 2010 at 11:54 AM
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    Impressive. I think running synthetic could have prevented that sludge from forming in the first place.
     
  19. Apr 29, 2010 at 12:04 PM
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    He Frank if seafoam your truck. Can you do a write up?
     
  20. Apr 29, 2010 at 2:14 PM
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    So the pics R of your 05 ? How many miles ? Nice clean up. [​IMG]


     

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