Seafoam Engine Cleaning

[interfooler]

Has anyone tried this product before?

http://www.seafoamsales.com/motorTuneUpTechGas.htm

Got this write up from AccordTuner.

seafoam is, in essence, denatured alcohol. it was invented in the 1930s to clean marine gear, but has been used on all types of engines from the time it came out. It cleans carbon deposits in the engine, which causes a smoother idle, better throttle response, and better gas mileage.

the most correct way that i've seen it is to let a vacuum hose suck it into the intake manifold. you can use the brake booster or the pcv valve hose. i used the pcv valve hose since it's easy-access. here's a mini DIY:

The can looks like this:
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e102/MC72/engine003-1.jpg

You pour 1/3 of the can into a cup like this:
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e102/MC72/engine004-1.jpg

Then you undo this clip, pull the hose off of the brown pcv valve, and let the hose suck the seafoam into the intake manifold:
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e102/MC72/engine005-1.jpg


Then, wait 15-30 minutes, start the engine up, and rev it. After revving and whatnot, take it for a quick drive to make sure it's done smoking.

[j.meng87]

I dont think you can get seafoam in Aust. only avaliable in USA

[CB7_OWNER]

How can the hose suck up the seafoam into the intake mani, when the engine is not running?

[aaronng]

If it is denatured alcohol, would you use it since everyone is already complaining about the 5-10% alcohol used in fuel?

[Riviera]

i cant see a problem with that, its like cleaning the TB while its still attached
then running it to clean it out... just carbon and carby cleaner getting burned

[Feverpitched]

If it is denatured alcohol, would you use it since everyone is already complaining about the 5-10% alcohol used in fuel?

The complaint about ethanol fuel is the fact that it deteriorates the rubber bits in the fuel system.

Its funny though, I've heard of people using Seafom in their oil to clear out the gunk in the galleries. I never knew it could be used to de-coke engines :confused: