Sea Foam

[citizensoldierny]

I love this stuff, it definitely does all that it is alleged to do. I did no real winterizing on my bike except to store the battery in my basement, as I learned the hard way that trickle chargers don't keep the electrolyte charged enough to keep them from freezing and cracking.That and push it into my garage in November and put it on centerstand. Fast forward to yesterday, we finally got some nice weather and I decided to get bike ready for spring and as I have done since getting it in 05 I changed the oil, checked tires, checked brake fluid, lubed chained, gave everything a good visual and added a half can of sea foam to gas that has been sitting November. Bike started right up and ran as good as when I got it. Best $9 auto/motorcycle product out there.:w00t:

BTW I am not advocating this as the best method for taking care of a bike, but if you're lazy like me it sure does the trick.

[greenerock]

I use Sea Foam too. I use it in my bike and cars but probably should use it more often. Where are you from?

[scott1981]

I have been using Sea Foam for since 2000 and it always impresses me.

Most recently was I left my ATV parked for 6 months, the gas gummed up the jets. I could have taken the carb apart and cleaned it but figured I would first try Sea Foam.

30 minutes of letting it idling with 1 can of Sea Foam and a gallon of gas did the trick, now she runs like new. :biggrin:

[Jim]

I use it in everything, Bike,outboard, snothrow, lawn mower, weed wacker, leaf blower, truck,car, get it in the gas before you store the item.

[Tom Phillips]

A few years ago my wife's minivan (Olds with 3.4 L V6) developed a terribly loud valve tap. My mechanic recommended trying a can of SeaFoam in the crankcase which silenced the tapping within an hour. The van has since been given to my mom who still drives it trouble free with 150,000 miles on it.

[zpb101]

It's a little harder than adding to the tank but, I've used seafoam to soak carb jets and misc parts for a good cleaning. It's one of those great mystery substances that just works.

[citizensoldierny]

I use Sea Foam too. I use it in my bike and cars but probably should use it more often. Where are you from?

Eastern Long Island, New York

[homebrewer]

I've had excellent luck with seafoam as well, but I've never added it to the gas tank. I always have unhooked a vacuum tube, stuck it in the can, and let the engine suck up about half of the can of seafoam. Turn off the engine, let sit for 10-15 minutes, and drive away. You'll be amazed at how much crap gets blown out of the tail pipe.

I've been surprised at the hundreds of snake oils in the autoparts stores, 99% of which do absolutely nothing. The only thing I'll ever buy from that wall is Sea Foam, and Marvel Mystery Oil... I'm still convinced that the Marvel is what finally helped me getting my Packard running for the first time in 40 years. If you don't know about it, pick some up next time you're out, it is incredible stuff.

[Mr. Clean]

homebrewer, I've never used the SeaFoam product, but I have used Mystery Oil for a number of years in the gas for my lawn equipment. Is there much difference between the two products?

[citizensoldierny]

Homebrewer,
Big fan of marvel mystery oil here too, now that you reminded me I know have some I should add to bikes oil.

[Jimbo]

I use Sea Foam and Stabil in my boat (inboard), Chemtool in my truck and DieselKleen in my Mercedes Diesel. I also use Mystery Oil and PB Blaster from the "snake oil aisle".

[homebrewer]

homebrewer, I've never used the SeaFoam product, but I have used Mystery Oil for a number of years in the gas for my lawn equipment. Is there much difference between the two products?

Absolutely there is a difference. Mystery Oil is an excellent stabilizer and mild detergent, that you can run at all times in most any fluid in your car. It can be added to gas, oil, transmission, diesel, etc. I'd use that on any small engine, or for maintenance on a higher mileage engine to put off a rebuild. Excellent for sticking lifters and tapping valves.

Seafoam on the other hand is a powerful detergent that will seriously clean anything that you add it to. Like I said, you will be amazed at the amount of stuff that blows out your tailpipe. It is excellent for cleaning the fuel system and cylinder heads/intake manifold. I suck up half the bottle through the vacuum hose, and pour the other half in the gas tank. When the tank is empty, change your oil. All of that seafoam washing down the cylinder walls will contaminate the oil.

One word of advice though... I wouldn't use seafoam in the crankcase of a higher mileage engine. It cleans so well that it will likely dissolve beneficial deposits, and you may begin to burn or leak oil. Stick to the fuel system and intake.