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Title: Seafoam Post by rl153 on 06/20/11 at 09:15:31 I added 3.3 oz of seafoam to my oil that I had changed recently ( filter too). The valves seem quieter already . How long can I ride around before I have to do another oil and filter change,or will it be ok to wait till the end of the season ,about 800 mi for me? Or could I just drain the oil and leave the filter? Thanks |
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Title: Re: Seafoam Post by bill67 on 06/20/11 at 11:01:52 I would have no problem with not changing the oil,On the can it says if the oil gets real dirty change the oil,How many miles did you drive it after you put in the sea foam. |
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Title: Re: Seafoam Post by rl153 on 06/20/11 at 11:34:45 So far 10. I think I jumped the gun ,the valves still tick ,but I do think they are a little quieter. Thanks Bill for the tip . I think I'm going to do this in my car too. |
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Title: Re: Seafoam Post by buttgoat1 on 06/20/11 at 12:09:45 I think it works better with Klotz.... |
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Title: Re: Seafoam Post by MotoBuddha on 06/20/11 at 13:31:51 But the super magical properties of Seafoam and Klotz cancel each other out when used together. |
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Title: Re: Seafoam Post by buttgoat1 on 06/21/11 at 09:45:54 or maybe they have a synergistic reaction and work even better!! |
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Title: Re: Seafoam Post by monoaural on 06/21/11 at 14:28:55 I haven't used seafoam on my savage yet, but on my cars its has always been recommended to drive around for 50 miles, then change again. Seafoam changes the viscosity of the oil, so you don't want it in there too long. |
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Title: Re: Seafoam Post by Wolfman on 06/21/11 at 15:11:00 100 miles on a bike then do an oil/filter change. |
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Title: Re: Seafoam Post by WD on 06/21/11 at 16:19:22 Could have done the same thing with 6 ounces of Dexron-Mercon ATF and running it for 5-10 minutes. Or half a cup of diesel for a few minutes. But both of them would require a still hot fluid change. And you'd still need to adjust the noisy cam follower (valve rocker). All the additive does is pull gum, varnish and sludge out. And a ton of carbon if you were running rich. |
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Title: Re: Seafoam Post by SuperSavage on 06/21/11 at 21:40:54 I use a shot of Seafoam in every 3rd fill up, just to be safe. With the ethanol content of today's petrol, I'd rather be clean inside and ride dirty. |
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Title: Re: Seafoam Post by WD on 06/22/11 at 02:57:21 I use ATF for that as well. Or two stroke oil. Both will neutralize some of the ethanol side affects, and cost a fraction of what SeaFoam costs. I used to use SeaFoam in my Vulcan, didn't make much difference versus the other two. A lot of people use Marvel Mystery Oil to do the same thing. The less spent on additives, the more spent on mods. |
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Title: Re: Seafoam Post by rl153 on 06/22/11 at 10:46:51 I wrote the company and got this answer. The Sea Foam will not significantly change your oils viscosity and can be run for long term cleaning maintenance. Sea Foam is a pure petroleum blend and will not affect wet clutch operation because there are chemicals in Sea Foam. In fact Sea Foam is in all my crankcases in any vehicle or equipment I have. Jim Davis Sea Foam Sales Co. Technical Service Advisor ASE Certified Automotive Technician |
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Title: Re: Seafoam Post by bill67 on 06/22/11 at 11:55:43 + 1 Jim Davis knows what he's talking about, A lot of the post above are just guys blowing wind. :) With WD taking top honors. ;D |
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Title: Re: Seafoam Post by Serowbot on 06/22/11 at 12:20:59 Cumon' guys,... do you really want to put something called, "Seafoam"?,... or"Klotz"?... in your tank?... ...when you can put 'Marvels Magical Mystery Oil" in there?.... The name so cool, I put it in twice!... :-?... ( okay,.. so I added the "magical")... |
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Title: Re: Seafoam Post by bill67 on 06/22/11 at 12:56:30 3026312C34212C37430 wrote:
I've known of the Marvels Mystery Oil since I was young,I never tried it because of the name. |
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Title: Re: Seafoam Post by runwyrlph on 06/22/11 at 15:28:56 3930233C3B3064676C6C550 wrote:
WOW - it has "chemicals"! wait- aren't chemicals bad? ;D |
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Title: Re: Seafoam Post by Serowbot on 06/22/11 at 16:15:42 Yeah,.. ask the guy at Seafoam sales about using Seafoam, and he says ,... "Yeah,.. use it, it's good"... I'm shocked... :-?... |
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Title: Re: Seafoam Post by rl153 on 06/22/11 at 16:56:13 I'm not sure if he meant there were chemicals in sea foam or there weren't and just petroleum products(which are chemicals too). |
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Title: Re: Seafoam Post by SuperSavage on 06/22/11 at 18:44:16 Drink 'Brawndo' It's got electrolytes! |
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Title: Re: Seafoam Post by CalisOsin on 06/23/11 at 08:52:37 1C393E38382F35372264666767560 wrote:
it's what plants crave! ;D |
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