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mmmmmmm , seafoam

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by LBtaco, Apr 12, 2009.

  1. Apr 12, 2009 at 11:35 PM
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    LBtaco

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    So, I used some of that seafoam in my gas tank, I'm still scared to put it in the vacuum system I mean where does all that buildup in your engine go? Anyway, It does seem to help. Smoother (lower)idle and just a bit more throttle response. I figure I will run through this tank of gas, change the oil and spark plugs and I should be good. 80k miles on my '05.

    Thanx to all the testers of this stuff :)
     
  2. Apr 12, 2009 at 11:56 PM
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    whats seafoam?
     
  3. Apr 13, 2009 at 12:04 AM
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    search seaform and you will find your answer. Dude i seafoamed with 25K miles and still hab a little black shit flyin out
     
  4. Apr 13, 2009 at 2:23 AM
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    I use seafoam in my boat outboard. It removes all the carbon buildup. Good stuff for outboards.
     
  5. Apr 13, 2009 at 4:18 AM
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    the stuff workes good
     
  6. Apr 13, 2009 at 12:17 PM
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    Stuff works too well...I've seen a lot of motors ruined from all the crap that chips off from using it through the vacuum lines.
     
  7. Apr 13, 2009 at 1:26 PM
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    did this to the wifes 99 grand prix with 160,000 on it...it smoked for a good 30 mins...burnt all kinds of stuff out of there...but then it leaked like you wouldnt believe....All that crud was holding the gaskets together...

    We were getting rid of it so i really didnt care, but beware, that dirt might be holding the car together!!!!!!
     
  8. Apr 13, 2009 at 1:30 PM
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    ya i heard stuff like that when i was trying to figure out what seafoam was haha
     
  9. Apr 13, 2009 at 1:56 PM
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    So then this would be my question. if you used SeaFoam through the vacume system sooner and more frequently would that reduce the level of build up to a point where wouldn't have all the negetive situations. Like lets say every 10K instead of waiting 160K. I mean my rule of thumb with situations like such as auto transmissions was if it had over 70k on it and the trans fluid was never replaced then don't replace it especially if you are starting to notice problems because all you are going to do is amplify those problems.
     
  10. Apr 13, 2009 at 1:57 PM
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    I not exactly following you but I plan on seafoaming every 2 oil changes...
     
  11. Apr 13, 2009 at 1:58 PM
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    It'll also eat a catalytic converter if you induce it too quickly...
     
  12. Apr 13, 2009 at 1:59 PM
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    If I'm not mistaken the can says every 5K...but see above about what it can do to your cats...
     
  13. Apr 13, 2009 at 4:06 PM
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    all the junk that will come out is why I only put it in the gas tank. Had a 80 mile trip today, friggin runs smoother I tell ya. I liked it so much I just put some in my lawn mower... only took me 28mins to mow instead of 30 !!:yay:
     
  14. Apr 13, 2009 at 5:38 PM
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    i run seafoam in everything, truck, car, outboard motor, lawn mower, atv. i just put it into the gas tank. it helps.
     

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