Can I use Seafoam every fill up?

[clayton]

I know we have had several conversations about Seafoam but would it be a waste of time adding some every tank full?
The reason I ask is for me it seems to help Pinging ALOT.
If I do not add it frequently the pinging increases.
I know my next step will be to get a Fuel Processor once my budget gets better.
Thanks

[ndbigfish]

7/2010 r.i.p

[jlreeves]

I was told by a mechanic NOT to run Seafoam all the time.

His logic seemed sound. The active ingredients in Seafoam are chemical stripping agents which get rid of carbon, varnish, etc but are also caustic to some rubber components. It offers very little in the way of lubrication but does have an octane boost effect and definitely reduces pinging. With that said, I just love the stuff and use it in my motorcycles, trucks, lawn equipment and even our fire trucks.

What he did suggest was to run Seafoam through about once a quarter and use Marvel Mystery Oil (MMO) in between. MMO wont damage rubber components. It has a lesser cleaning effect but much higher lubricating effect. It does also seem to increase the temps at which I notice pinging but frankly I don't really have much of an issue with this.

My 2 cents worth.

PS: nothing replaces a good throttle body cleaning. Its like magic.

[macmac]

DIE Thread DIE!

[Monkeyman]

Yes, this thread should die.

[ringadingh]

Originally Posted by Monkeyman

Yes, this thread should die.

A lot of the threads should die, but they don't.

[Kawhead]

This thread is kinda like a Cougar, maybe a little old but still looking for love and attention. Still has good parts and wourth the effort

Alas, a Cougar for me at my age is very late 60's, and into the 70's.

[clayton]

Ahh come on lets make it a 2 year old...it's almost there LOL

[blowndodge]

As often as this thread is resurrected!

[Top Cat]

Originally Posted by blowndodge

As often as this thread is resurrected!

So, every 31 months then

[Vulcanrider]

Originally Posted by clayton

I know we have had several conversations about Seafoam but would it be a waste of time adding some every tank full?
The reason I ask is for me it seems to help Pinging ALOT.
If I do not add it frequently the pinging increases.
I know my next step will be to get a Fuel Processor once my budget gets better.
Thanks

Try using a higher Octane gas. I use 91 octane every other fill up and have no ping, I never put anything under 89

[nomad ryder]

I use that Lucas Oil stuff in the tall skinny plastic bottle 3 or 4 times a year. CA only has 91 octane and it took a Dobeck unit to really cure the ping.

[RiseLikeRa]

Please post a link to the gadgit page for the throttle position sensor. I cant find it at all. Thanks. Zooom!

Ra

[kpmhspirit]

http://www.gadgetjq.com/tps_adjust.htm

[Tynker]

Originally Posted by clayton

I know we have had several conversations about Seafoam but would it be a waste of time adding some every tank full?
The reason I ask is for me it seems to help Pinging ALOT.
If I do not add it frequently the pinging increases.
I know my next step will be to get a Fuel Processor once my budget gets better.
Thanks

Here is a suggestion, read Gadgets page about setting the throttle position sensor. I will really help the 1500/1600's with pinging, and it doesn't cost anything.