seafom - 2 times in a few days ok? - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

sundarpn · 10-14-2007, 11:49 PM

I seafoamed my 2002 camry I-4. There was smoke for like may be first 2 mins or so. yes I did notice a difference.

Is it ok to seafom again in a week?. (I plan to change oil next weekend, so before that?)

I don't plan to use seafoam in the gas. i guess thats a waste compared to using it via the vaccum line seems to be the best.

As TRD recommended, I used the vacuum line going to the VSV. It was a nice small vacuum tube to use and had good vacuum.

MrSo0h0o · 10-15-2007, 12:39 AM

why would u want to seafoam again?? once is good enough

desentrix · 10-15-2007, 04:05 AM

You're a brave TNer. Most people are highly hesitant to use it in the first place-- others live by it. Don't do it again quite so soon.. you're being a bit too foam happy.

sundarpn · 10-15-2007, 10:27 AM

ok.

I'll dump the rest of the seafoam into the gas tank.

TRD VVTi · 10-15-2007, 12:25 PM

Yes, it's fine to use Sea Foam again in a week.

JSM1284 · 10-15-2007, 12:43 PM

You can also mix it in with your oil. Maybe you could do that, let it circulate, help clean any deposits then change your oil as planed next weekend.

sundarpn · 10-15-2007, 01:03 PM

I am due for oil change.

But still apprehensive to add 1/3 to the OIL.

I am afraid that even when i do oil change, not all of it will go away. I don't want to do 2 oil changes just to ensure all of seafoam is gone.

JSM1284 · 10-15-2007, 01:15 PM

You dont have to get rid of it. You can put it in Every oil change if you want.

TRD VVTi · 10-15-2007, 01:16 PM

I would never add it to my oil.

JSM1284 · 10-15-2007, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TRD VVTi

I would never add it to my oil.

As said before, Some people wouldnt think about it, others swear by it.

Its really just personal preference.

mrshyvley · 10-15-2007, 02:01 PM

I've used Seafoam in the oil of older high mileage vehicles where the lifters were sticky, and it did help.
But unless you actually have problems with sticky lifters or something, I wouldn't put it in the oil.
I do have a 1994 GMC truck that I don't drive very often, and I do put Seafoam in the gas tank once a year, just to help keep the fuel system cleaned out.

liquidi3ladz · 10-15-2007, 03:33 PM

I put seafoam in my oil. I didn't really notice anything but eh. I really want to seafoam again haha.

TRD VVTi · 10-15-2007, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSM1284

As said before, Some people wouldnt think about it, others swear by it.

Its really just personal preference.

Ummm, sorry. I thought that I was just stating MY personal preference.

Engineer2048 · 10-15-2007, 10:26 PM

TRD, why don't you think it's a good idea to put it in the oil?

TRD VVTi · 10-16-2007, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Engineer2048

TRD, why don't you think it's a good idea to put it in the oil?

I can't see any reason that it would be.

I can understand if you are trying to clean a sludged/gelled engine, it may be helpful.

If a vehicle is properly maintained, the oil does the cleaning. Good quality oils will keep the engine clean and keep the contaminants in suspension. Changing the oil and filter works perfectly fine, and has proven to do so for many, many years.