***Official Seafoam Thread*** - Page 3

323i_ATX · 12-19-2007, 02:43 PM

I ran Seafoam on my 96 Integra GSR with 165,000 miles, and it ran so so so so so so so much better, the idle was completly smooth after, and while driving it felt like it gained at least 10-15 HP. It may have been such dramatic results because the car had 165K, but WOW! P.S. Change your oil and spark plugs after, maybe even your O2 sensors because mine stopped working after the seafoam. You will not regret it.

Titanium3Series · 12-19-2007, 03:18 PM

i ran it numerous times in my maxima, and he clouds of smoke are etreamly enteraining.

The car always ran better afterward with smoother idle.........

if you pour it into your gas tank it is just ike ussing any other fuel injector cleaner

etl45 · 12-20-2007, 02:04 AM

I just did this 1 hour ago! Poured some into the vacume hose and sprayed some into the intake~!

Car runs much better now ^_^ I recomend this~

I did the pourin first and then drove around... felt the difference..

then came back and sprayed some into the intake.. couldnt really notice a difference there~

BUT i am happy with the results!

FromM3toE55 · 12-20-2007, 02:18 AM

I just did this couple weeks ago

zeshon · 12-20-2007, 02:30 AM

Cole, I'm curious about this as well. We should meet up and seafoam after the break. Supercharger is almost done!

deafboy · 12-20-2007, 02:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zeshon

Cole, I'm curious about this as well. We should meet up and seafoam after the break. Supercharger is almost done!

sounds good to me....let's do it.

Thanks guys....keep em coming

T330 · 12-20-2007, 02:56 AM

seafoam

deafboy · 12-20-2007, 03:00 AM

seafoam is a brand....often referred to one of its famous products, a petroleum based product that cleans the engine of carbon build up

jinthekoreankid · 12-22-2007, 11:45 AM

ok poured it in gas tank and in the engine. Hard to put it in the intake with MAFS off so I didn't get to put it in as much...

but no smoke

I guess next time i need to break the booster vacuum hose out and do it that way.

AzCamel · 12-22-2007, 02:40 PM

you only get smoke when you do it through the PVC or booster line, not the gas tank. I just did this again yesterday and this time I only got about 5 sec of white smoke and slight hesitation, guess the engine is clean.

adamlutz · 12-28-2007, 06:27 PM

Any benefits I will get? Should I put in the seafoam before I fill the tank up?

Instructions for this aren't on the bottle...

carcus · 12-28-2007, 06:30 PM

Worked wonders in my 89 Jeep with high miles. I threw that sucker in the crankcase and in the gas. Put some of the leftovers in my BMW, same spot. Did not notice a difference in the BMW, but the Jeep I did, granted, the BMW has only 61 K on it. This weekend going to throw some in the wifes Mustang 5.0 vert, has over 140K on it. I imagine it will help alot. Just my experience.

adamlutz · 12-28-2007, 06:35 PM

Do you think I'll notice any difference with just putting it in the gas tank? Should I do this before a big fillup?

garodgers · 12-28-2007, 09:57 PM

I did mine right before I filled up the tank. I think it was 2/3 of the bottle. The can said how much. Did notice a little bit more responsiveness after a while, but no miracles. All in all, def worth the 6 bucks...

mcr_driver · 12-28-2007, 10:06 PM

n00b question but how does seafoam work exactly??

carcus · 12-28-2007, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcr_driver

n00b question but how does seafoam work exactly??

Pour it in, cleans out sludge, carbon and crap.

tttttt · 12-30-2007, 02:22 PM

I just seafoamed according to the DIY found here. Everything worked out well, engine runs considerably smoother and I have a much better response. However, the check engine light came on after I reconnected the intake...

I have to get an axle replaced, so i'll just bring it to BMW to see what they say (I am assuming O2 sensor...). Nevetheless, the car runs wonderfully. A huge difference, I just wish the check engine light didn't come on...

carcus · 12-30-2007, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tttttt

I just seafoamed according to the DIY found here. Everything worked out well, engine runs considerably smoother and I have a much better response. However, the check engine light came on after I reconnected the intake...

I have to get an axle replaced, so i'll just bring it to BMW to see what they say (I am assuming O2 sensor...). Nevetheless, the car runs wonderfully. A huge difference, I just wish the check engine light didn't come on...

Take it to Autozone and have it scanned. They can print out the code so will give you a heads up before you go to the dealer. Actually, most autopart stores have them, the first one I went to would not clear the code....said..."We can't do that." He also had no clue what he was doing, I had to show him the port, then he could not unplug it, had to do it for him. He did after pimp buying a 150 dollar one so I can do it myself....LOL. If you meet someone like that, just drive up the street to another store.

Just my 2 cents.

carcus

tttttt · 12-31-2007, 02:35 PM

Took it there. Had a P0171 and P0174, so I think there may be a problem with the vacuum line or boot. Going to try and recheck the valve, make sure everything is tight, and will check again.

frobie15 · 12-31-2007, 02:47 PM

I believe (I'm not at my house so I can't check) that it's a lean fuel mixture in both banks. You probably tore the intake boot while you were playing with the airbox. I did it to mine once. The boot costs a whopping $15 at the dealer but it took about two hours to change it.

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12-19-2007, 03:18 PM	#42
Titanium3Series Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: ATL, Georgia Posts: 276 My Ride: 03 325,97Max,02Gsxr View My Garage	i ran it numerous times in my maxima, and he clouds of smoke are etreamly enteraining. The car always ran better afterward with smoother idle......... if you pour it into your gas tank it is just ike ussing any other fuel injector cleaner __________________ l 2003 BMW 325i l 1997 Nissan Maxima l 2002 GSXR Telefonica l

12-20-2007, 02:18 AM	#44
FromM3toE55 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: W. Sacramento CA. Posts: 10,814 My Ride: W211 E55 AMG View My Garage	I just did this couple weeks ago __________________ My Old ///M3 \| TNT Autobody \| DTM-SPEC \| My E55

12-20-2007, 02:30 AM	#45
zeshon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Washington Posts: 1,361 My Ride: S/C 2000 328Ci View My Garage	Cole, I'm curious about this as well. We should meet up and seafoam after the break. Supercharger is almost done! __________________ - Austin Favorite sponsors Bavarian Soundwerks \| Euro Spec Mods : Performance : Active Autowerkes Stage 1 C38 • New Subframe and TMS Rear Re-Enforcements • Upgraded VANOS seals • M3 Fuel Baffle • KW V2 • ZHP Control Arms • E60 Short Shifter • Sound : Bavarian Soundwereks Stage 2 • DICE iPod Link • Looks : Replica M3 Mirrors • Replica M3 Front Bumper • Matte Black Grillz • LED Signals

12-20-2007, 02:56 AM	#47
T330 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NY; STL Posts: 12,701 My Ride: gx View My Garage	seafoam __________________

12-19-2007, 02:43 PM	#41
323i_ATX Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 31 My Ride: 99' 323i sedan View My Garage	I ran Seafoam on my 96 Integra GSR with 165,000 miles, and it ran so so so so so so so much better, the idle was completly smooth after, and while driving it felt like it gained at least 10-15 HP. It may have been such dramatic results because the car had 165K, but WOW! P.S. Change your oil and spark plugs after, maybe even your O2 sensors because mine stopped working after the seafoam. You will not regret it.

12-20-2007, 02:04 AM	#43
etl45 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Washinton Posts: 290 My Ride: 325Ci View My Garage	I just did this 1 hour ago! Poured some into the vacume hose and sprayed some into the intake~! Car runs much better now ^_^ I recomend this~ I did the pourin first and then drove around... felt the difference.. then came back and sprayed some into the intake.. couldnt really notice a difference there~ BUT i am happy with the results!

12-22-2007, 11:45 AM	#49
jinthekoreankid Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Woodstock, MD Posts: 389 My Ride: 03 BMW Z4 2.5i Sport View My Garage	ok poured it in gas tank and in the engine. Hard to put it in the intake with MAFS off so I didn't get to put it in as much... but no smoke I guess next time i need to break the booster vacuum hose out and do it that way. __________________ 2003 BMW Z4 2.5i Sport

12-22-2007, 02:40 PM	#50
AzCamel OEM ///Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tucson Posts: 1,089 My Ride: Soon To be Boosted View My Garage	you only get smoke when you do it through the PVC or booster line, not the gas tank. I just did this again yesterday and this time I only got about 5 sec of white smoke and slight hesitation, guess the engine is clean. __________________ 02 M3 SMG Vert Dinan 3.91 / Dinan SMG Software / Dinan ECU Stage 1 / Beyern Mesh 19's / BSW Sound / EAS LED Angel Eyes / ETC.. 94 Supra FOR SALE, OR TRADE FOR NSX Precision SP63 / Tial / Apex-i / TRD / Seibon / Do-Luck / CCW / Recaro / Eibach / Top-Secret / Greddy / ETC...

12-28-2007, 06:27 PM	#51
adamlutz Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: New York NY Posts: 177 My Ride: 1999 323i View My Garage	Seafoam in gas tank only Any benefits I will get? Should I put in the seafoam before I fill the tank up? Instructions for this aren't on the bottle... __________________ BMW OF MANHATTAN & LITTLE GARAGE SERVICED

12-28-2007, 06:30 PM	#52
carcus Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mountain Roads Posts: 5,341 My Ride: Porsche 911 View My Garage	Worked wonders in my 89 Jeep with high miles. I threw that sucker in the crankcase and in the gas. Put some of the leftovers in my BMW, same spot. Did not notice a difference in the BMW, but the Jeep I did, granted, the BMW has only 61 K on it. This weekend going to throw some in the wifes Mustang 5.0 vert, has over 140K on it. I imagine it will help alot. Just my experience. __________________ BMW Fanatic, Porsche 996..., SCCA XC. Light mods/Fabspeed...restored 2002 coming soon.

12-28-2007, 06:35 PM	#53
adamlutz Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: New York NY Posts: 177 My Ride: 1999 323i View My Garage	Do you think I'll notice any difference with just putting it in the gas tank? Should I do this before a big fillup? __________________ BMW OF MANHATTAN & LITTLE GARAGE SERVICED

12-28-2007, 09:57 PM	#54
garodgers Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 130 My Ride: '01 325i View My Garage	I did mine right before I filled up the tank. I think it was 2/3 of the bottle. The can said how much. Did notice a little bit more responsiveness after a while, but no miracles. All in all, def worth the 6 bucks...

12-28-2007, 10:06 PM	#55
mcr_driver Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: los angeles Posts: 25,976 My Ride: my favorite two feet View My Garage	n00b question but how does seafoam work exactly??

12-30-2007, 02:22 PM	#57
tttttt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 5 My Ride: 2001 325 xi View My Garage	I just seafoamed according to the DIY found here. Everything worked out well, engine runs considerably smoother and I have a much better response. However, the check engine light came on after I reconnected the intake... I have to get an axle replaced, so i'll just bring it to BMW to see what they say (I am assuming O2 sensor...). Nevetheless, the car runs wonderfully. A huge difference, I just wish the check engine light didn't come on...

12-31-2007, 02:35 PM	#59
tttttt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 5 My Ride: 2001 325 xi View My Garage	Took it there. Had a P0171 and P0174, so I think there may be a problem with the vacuum line or boot. Going to try and recheck the valve, make sure everything is tight, and will check again.

12-31-2007, 02:47 PM	#60
frobie15 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fres-YES, CA Posts: 3,737 My Ride: has a door star View My Garage	I believe (I'm not at my house so I can't check) that it's a lean fuel mixture in both banks. You probably tore the intake boot while you were playing with the airbox. I did it to mine once. The boot costs a whopping $15 at the dealer but it took about two hours to change it. __________________ Go ahead, ask me a question... Check out the CopTalk thread in the California forum Thank you Sam

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