Those in knowing of Seafoam & its use?

Imola Ghost · 03-08-2005, 06:11 AM

I've read some posts about using Seafoam and one in general said that they removed a fuel line in the engine bay to consume about a 1/2 of a cup. Then put the rest in the gas tank. Why/What's the purpose of doing it that way instead of just adding it all to your gas tank in the first place? Which Seafoam product is recommended, Red/Green?

SpfldS4 · 03-08-2005, 07:25 AM

the fuel tank. Run the tank to empty then change the oil. I used the motor treatment which is green.

TRM · 03-08-2005, 07:45 AM

and have seen considerable drops in performance due to the high mileage.

AudiS4guy - NorCal · 03-08-2005, 08:16 AM

~~ModifiedA4~~ · 03-08-2005, 08:26 AM

dscottjr · 03-08-2005, 09:02 AM

50k or so.

EdyJun · 03-08-2005, 09:50 AM

Seafoam is a great product. I'm personally a firm believer in it. (when used properly)

Ways to use Seafoam:

Pure ONE bottle in your tank with at least 8 gallons in it. One bottle can treat 8-16 gallons.

Use the Vacuumed line to feed it in to your intake manifold. (a typical Boost gauge installing guide can help you in finding a line.) - After doing this turn the car off and leave it for 15min.

You should use Seafoam only 10% of your total cylinder size. Example 2.7 liters Total size and only 10% [0.27 liters] should be Seafoam.
One bottle will go fast with 2 vacuum line.

There will be heavy amount of white smoke for about 15 min. (maybe more if you run more Seafoam)

Run the car hard for about 2-3 miles so all the carbon will burn off.

You can use a vacuumed line for DVs in conjunction with another vacuumed line to make sure all cylinders are getting the Seafoam.

Changing spark plugs after a bottle of Seafoam treatment via vacuum line are recommended. But not for tank treatment. (Most people run the car hard for about a week and it cleans out the plugs, depending on the type of plugs, i.e. platinum or copper.)

I personally run one bottle in my tank with 8-9 gallons every 3 months. I feel it keeps the misfires down at idle. (working on proving this)

There are many other uses for this product. But these are my personal experiences with Seafoam.

Here is a link to their website with pictures and more info.

Edy

http://stevenbigler.tripod.com/scoutco/id12.html

03-08-2005, 06:11 AM	#1
Imola Ghost AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 7,450	Those in knowing of Seafoam & its use? I've read some posts about using Seafoam and one in general said that they removed a fuel line in the engine bay to consume about a 1/2 of a cup. Then put the rest in the gas tank. Why/What's the purpose of doing it that way instead of just adding it all to your gas tank in the first place? Which Seafoam product is recommended, Red/Green? __________________ 2009 Audi S5 l Ibis White l Magma Red l GMG Springs l GMG Exhaust l Xpel Clear Bra l Huper Optik Tint l Valentine One l Laser Interceptor l S5 Black Optic Front Grille todd1010 AT gmail DOT com

03-08-2005, 07:25 AM	#2
SpfldS4 AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 2,845	OMG don't do that!! It's a vacuum line you need to consume from. Put some in the block and some in - the fuel tank. Run the tank to empty then change the oil. I used the motor treatment which is green. __________________ 2005.5 Audi S4 4.2L 6MT Quattro Black/Black VAST Performance Downpipes \| Fast Intentions Exhaust \| 19" DPE R16 Liquid Cinder Forged \| Premium/Winter Package \| RS4 Grill \| NAV \| Carbon Fibre

03-08-2005, 07:45 AM	#3
TRM Elder Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 14,416	how many miles man? i can't see using it unless you have very high mileage and have seen considerable drops in performance due to the high mileage. __________________ --- <sub>uh! let me see you shake in your boots. come back to the old school. come back to your roots!</sub> \|

03-08-2005, 08:16 AM	#4
AudiS4guy - NorCal Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 3,258	whats considered high mileage? 72.5k? I've been thinkin about it but still a little weary bout it. __________________ My FATS Tests Stock Software - Before and After Tweaks AMS - Before and After Tweaks AMS part 2 - Before and After Tweaks REVO & TAP- Before and after tweaks APR - Before and after tweaks Ign timing testing AIM: AudiS4guy

03-08-2005, 08:26 AM	#5
~~ModifiedA4~~ Banned Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 34,550	umm, not fuel line, vac line.

03-08-2005, 09:02 AM	#6
dscottjr AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 14,593	I dunno man. I've seen some pretty 'carbonized' motors. I would say it's a good thing to do every 50k or so. __________________ 00 S4, Euro spider hose mod!! 04 allroad, needs rs6 intercoolers, k04s and a cargo box...

03-08-2005, 09:50 AM	#7
EdyJun AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 2,719	Seafoam is a great product. (MORE) Seafoam is a great product. I'm personally a firm believer in it. (when used properly) Ways to use Seafoam: Pure ONE bottle in your tank with at least 8 gallons in it. One bottle can treat 8-16 gallons. Use the Vacuumed line to feed it in to your intake manifold. (a typical Boost gauge installing guide can help you in finding a line.) - After doing this turn the car off and leave it for 15min. You should use Seafoam only 10% of your total cylinder size. Example 2.7 liters Total size and only 10% [0.27 liters] should be Seafoam. One bottle will go fast with 2 vacuum line. There will be heavy amount of white smoke for about 15 min. (maybe more if you run more Seafoam) Run the car hard for about 2-3 miles so all the carbon will burn off. You can use a vacuumed line for DVs in conjunction with another vacuumed line to make sure all cylinders are getting the Seafoam. Changing spark plugs after a bottle of Seafoam treatment via vacuum line are recommended. But not for tank treatment. (Most people run the car hard for about a week and it cleans out the plugs, depending on the type of plugs, i.e. platinum or copper.) I personally run one bottle in my tank with 8-9 gallons every 3 months. I feel it keeps the misfires down at idle. (working on proving this) There are many other uses for this product. But these are my personal experiences with Seafoam. Here is a link to their website with pictures and more info. Edy http://stevenbigler.tripod.com/scoutco/id12.html __________________ 2000 Audi S4 STG 3 FATS = 3.66 w/ 91 oct AIM: EdyJun 11 September 2001 In their honor. In their memory. <font color="red">---------------------------------------------------------- <u><big> <a href="http://homepage.mac.com/edyjun1/S4/index.htm">EdyJun's S4 Directory (FAQ, DIY, Info, Tips and Help) </a> </big> </u>---------------------------------------------------------- </font>

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