Concerning Seafoam
legendz411
12-28-2012, 10:10 AM
Hey all, this is the first post of a long time lurker, great forum. It has been a lot of help!
I want to Seafom my car, and from my search I found that most recc. the port located near the alternator.
My question is, when applying the treatment, my steps should be as such:
1/3 in vac port while someone accelerates the car (RPMs ~2000)
Shut car off
1/3 in Gas tank
1/3 in crank case
Crank car, accelerate (~1500rpm) until car stalls.
Wait 10-15mins
Crank car and take it for a drive, accumulating roughly 100miles.
Change oil
Fin.
Am I missing anything? Notably, should I expect the car to stall during any parts of the operation other then where listed?
I want to Seafom my car, and from my search I found that most recc. the port located near the alternator.
My question is, when applying the treatment, my steps should be as such:
1/3 in vac port while someone accelerates the car (RPMs ~2000)
Shut car off
1/3 in Gas tank
1/3 in crank case
Crank car, accelerate (~1500rpm) until car stalls.
Wait 10-15mins
Crank car and take it for a drive, accumulating roughly 100miles.
Change oil
Fin.
Am I missing anything? Notably, should I expect the car to stall during any parts of the operation other then where listed?
xeroinfinity
03-30-2013, 12:24 PM
welcome to AF!
Sounds good except the 1/3 can in the cranks case, 2-3 OZ is probably plenty. And 1500 rpms plus a 100 miles with that much thinning your oil, might not be good or safe for your bearings.
and be prepared for it to smoke out the exhaust, so i would not do it in a closed garage. ;)
Sounds good except the 1/3 can in the cranks case, 2-3 OZ is probably plenty. And 1500 rpms plus a 100 miles with that much thinning your oil, might not be good or safe for your bearings.
and be prepared for it to smoke out the exhaust, so i would not do it in a closed garage. ;)
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