Seafoam- yay or nay?

[joesregalproject]

In thinkin about sea foaming my regal. It idles a little rough, and judging by the sludge I found in my heads, I wouldn't doubt it has a ton of carbon build up too. Anyone try this before? I've heard a lot if mixed reviews on the stuff.

 

[pontiacgp]

1 quart of transmission fluid in the oil works well to clean out carbon and varnish. Run it for a while and the do an oil change

 

[joesregalproject]

1 quart of transmission fluid in the oil works well to clean out carbon and varnish. Run it for a while and the do an oil change

I've also been told to run 3 qts kerosene: 2 qts oil, at idle, for about 5 minutes after the car gets hot, then change the oil, as a sludge removing method. I'm a little to scared to try that one out. I think I'll go with transmission fluid instead.

 

[olds307 and 403]

Air intake/combustion cleaner. Various brands but similar product. Seems to loosen sludge and varnish pretty well.

 

[Blueboy84]

I've seafoamed my car before with good results.

 

[-83MONTESS-]

I put a bottle of Seafoam in my gas tank, crank case, and through a vacuum line. I difinatley noticed a snappier throttle and smoother idle. This was in my mostly stock 400 sbc. When I got it there was sludge everywhere visible inside it. Definatley worth it IMO

 

[tc1959]

:lol: 😳 :shock:

Snake oil is intentionally promoted fraudulent or unproven Medicine. The expression is also applied metaphorically to any product with questionable or unverifiable quality or benefit. By extension.

 

[DRIVEN]

I've also been told to run 3 qts kerosene: 2 qts oil, at idle, for about 5 minutes after the car gets hot, then change the oil, as a sludge removing method. I'm a little to scared to try that one out. I think I'll go with transmission fluid instead.

That sounds like a really bad idea and won't make your car run any smoother -- IF your bearings even survive.

I've used Seafoam to de-carbon valves and free up stuck rings with varying results. It makes an awesome smoke show. I'd suggest doing it at night if you have neighbors or live near a busy street.

 

[-83MONTESS-]

:lol: 😳 :shock:

Snake oil is intentionally promoted fraudulent or unproven Medicine. The expression is also applied metaphorically to any product with questionable or unverifiable quality or benefit. By extension.

Not sure what your getting at here but I wouldnt consider Sea Foam snake oil. I have firsthand experience with it and it worked for me. I wouldnt expect it to fix a junk engine or make an old beater run like new but it did help. Just sayin

 

[tc1959]

:lol: 😳 :shock:

Snake oil is intentionally promoted fraudulent or unproven Medicine. The expression is also applied metaphorically to any product with questionable or unverifiable quality or benefit. By extension. :blame:

Not sure what your getting at here but I wouldn't consider Sea Foam snake oil. I have firsthand experience with it and it worked for me. I wouldn't expect it to fix a junk engine or make an old beater run like new but it did help. Just saying

I have seen engines that have had everything from "Winns to Krex to Sea Foam , Run thru them, The truth is unless you completely dissemble a engine and physically clean every part. There is No miracle in a Can made by anyone that will fix a neglected sludged up engine. There is "nothing in a can" that can fix a worn out cylinder or fix a worn valve guide .
Its all designed to make you feel better by pouring something in your engine. These have been around for 90 years . None of them accomplish anything but relieving you of your hard earned money. So good luck to you brother...