killerFatty Posted February 15, 2009 Posted February 15, 2009 I have heard many things about Seafoam. Both good and bad. First off does it work? Does it have to be put in through the break booster or can it be added to the fuel tank? What is the best way and what results will I get? Will it screw with my Cats? Currently my idle is really rough, will it help?
djspawn00 Posted February 15, 2009 Posted February 15, 2009 If you're idle is really rough I'd suggest cleaning your MAF and throttle body... also check for vacuum leaks. Seafoam isn't a mechanic in a bottle but it does have some effect as advertised. It never messed with my cat's or 02 sensors so I don't really view it as harmful. I've used it on several vehicles as well. I usually let 1/2 the can get sucked in through a vacuum line (brake booster is a good bet) and the other half I throw in with the engine oil... I drive for 100 miles and do an oil change... They're are more detailed instructions and even youtube videos. Do a little searching and you'll find it.
killerFatty Posted February 15, 2009 Author Posted February 15, 2009 whats the best way to clean the mass air flow sensor?
djspawn00 Posted February 15, 2009 Posted February 15, 2009 very carefully..... thats all i have to say... oh and with CRC MAF cleaner... be careful, mafs are very fragile! All you usually have to do is unplug the MAF, removed it.. use the cleaner as instructed, let it dry and put it back. Are you getting a Check Engine light at all? If so it could indicate the reason behind a rough idle.
python Posted February 15, 2009 Posted February 15, 2009 u only want to clean the connectors with the CRC maf cleaner, do not clean anything else!!!! it has a vortex style sensor on it and will ruin it if u clean the wrong part of it
jcrome04 Posted February 15, 2009 Posted February 15, 2009 I made a step-by-step DIY for Seafoam in the brake booster... It's simple and worked like a champ. I suggest also using it in your oil and gas tank. http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums/index...&hl=Seafoam
killerFatty Posted February 15, 2009 Author Posted February 15, 2009 Thanks a bunch for that link. I just cleaned the TB and put in fresh castrol edge 5W30. The idle is a bit better, but its still alittle bumpy. And no, there is not a CEL. I saw a ford ranger being seafoamed at oreilly today, and WHOOO it was smokin. If my idle dosnt get any better I will try seafoam. Again, Thanks for that great write up Jcrome.
SKperformance Posted February 16, 2009 Posted February 16, 2009 The best way tp get advise on a mentioned product is to pose the question in the thread . Making new threads posing the same questions lead to lots of wasted time. The readers and the posters .
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