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toyotaman11 · 11-07-2009, 05:22 PM

I just ran some seafoam through my corolla and smoked up my whole block. I mean literally, I had tons and tons of smoke because I put about half the can through the vacuum line.

Got remarks like "Nice, smoked the neighborhood" and plenty of dirty looks.
Anyone else have this happen before?

Flashmn · 11-07-2009, 06:02 PM

I painted a car in the back yard of an apartment complex.. need I say more?

CJCride · 11-07-2009, 06:07 PM

Seafoam

BigTDogg (MA) · 11-07-2009, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by toyotaman11

I just ran some seafoam through my corolla and smoked up my whole block. I mean literally, I had tons and tons of smoke because I put about half the can through the vacuum line.

Got remarks like "Nice, smoked the neighborhood" and plenty of dirty looks.
Anyone else have this happen before?

F'em, they'll deal :-)

Downhillzze110 · 11-07-2009, 06:51 PM

i've done it multiple times. got the fire department called on me once. they were NOT HAPPY. but since i (successfully) argued that it was a DIY car maintenance and there was no way to avoid the smoke nothing happened. crazy neighbor lady was the one that called 911. ironically SHE almost got in trouble for filing a false police report, or something like that.

toyotaman11 · 11-07-2009, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Downhillzze110

i've done it multiple times. got the fire department called on me once. they were NOT HAPPY. but since i (successfully) argued that it was a DIY car maintenance and there was no way to avoid the smoke nothing happened. crazy neighbor lady was the one that called 911. ironically SHE almost got in trouble for filing a false police report, or something like that.

I was hoping that wasn't going to happen. I already had them call the cops for me "spilling antifreeze in the sewer"

However when the cops came. I showed them 3 full gallons of used antifreeze.

Needless to say, the cops felt foolish.

Downhillzze110 · 11-07-2009, 07:24 PM

even IF the cops showed up just tell them your car blew its head gasket. they'll tell you to replace it and get on with their day

***PhatRoyale*** · 11-07-2009, 08:15 PM

That's why you don't take a dump where you eat.

I would do it near an open field or deserted area.

toyotaman11 · 11-07-2009, 08:56 PM

Yeah that would be insane. LOL

The houses around me are not too far apart. Also this time I actually poured like 7 ounces instead of like the normal 5. The Rolla was just spewing out smoke all over. It was so cloudy, I could not see any houses behind me.

Then after, my block was covered in smoke.

BigTDogg (MA) · 11-07-2009, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by PhatRoyale

That's why you don't take a dump where you eat.

I would do it near an open field or deserted area.

Or at a hazardous waste disposal place??? We have a bunch around here that will take antifreeze and oil for free.

***PhatRoyale*** · 11-07-2009, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by BigTDogg (MA)

Or at a hazardous waste disposal place??? We have a bunch around here that will take antifreeze and oil for free.

That would be acceptable too (provided it's not breaking any local bylaws in the area).

Milky · 11-08-2009, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by toyotaman11

I just ran some seafoam through my corolla and smoked up my whole block. I mean literally, I had tons and tons of smoke because I put about half the can through the vacuum line.

Got remarks like "Nice, smoked the neighborhood" and plenty of dirty looks.
Anyone else have this happen before?

i have run a full can thru my car, many times, and on past cars without one complaint. most of my neighbors are cool tho. my next door neighbor is awesome. he used to own an off road shop here locally. hes got all kinds of bad ass jeeps. he keeps trying to convert me from toyota to jeep, but in the end ill make him another yota fan. mwhahaha. lol.