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Old 08-30-2009, 03:22 PM
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Alright where are some other areas I can put seafoam in besides the brake booster thing? what exactly can it do and how can it help me if I put it in these other areas, what are some troubleshooting tips and some warnings I should be aware of. and other useful information you guys can tell me. Thanks for the help.
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Old 08-30-2009, 05:28 PM
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Motor Treatment - Sea Foam

I hope this helps. Copied it from another post, just so you dont think I am taking credit here.

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Old 08-30-2009, 06:06 PM
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Just do half can in brake booster and the other half in the gas tank

Be sure to go slowly into the brake booster so it wont stall the truck. Also do it in the gas tank when you have 1/4 tank or less
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Old 08-30-2009, 06:08 PM
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alright man thanks
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Old 12-15-2009, 07:46 PM
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what is the purpose of putting sea foam in the brake booster?
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Old 12-15-2009, 07:53 PM
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it cleans out the sludge inside the intake manifold and the top of the pistons. it is what they do at shops for a 2 step cleaning, but insted of it being 60 dollars it is 10
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Old 12-15-2009, 08:00 PM
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what is the purpose of putting sea foam in the brake booster?
To make lots of white exhaust smoke that some people seem to think has magical powers....

I mean think about it. You could dump just about anything into the brake booster and get the same result.
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Old 12-15-2009, 08:48 PM
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also put it in the oil before you do an oil change (meaning like 2 days before)
it brakes up a lot of the sludge in the engine
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Old 12-16-2009, 12:16 AM
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also put it in the oil before you do an oil change (meaning like 2 days before)
it brakes up a lot of the sludge in the engine

It's supposed to anyway, but has anyone actually seen this sludge breakdown...?

Personally, I prefer not to put any form of solvent in my oil. Ever.

If anyone is wanting to get rid of sludge in their crankcase then may I suggest an oil with a high detergent content... Makes much more sense.

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Old 12-16-2009, 06:40 AM
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Great tips. Where is the brake booster located? Thanx!
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Old 12-16-2009, 06:56 AM
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here ya go,

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Old 12-16-2009, 09:48 AM
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Thanks for the pix....Where on the booster would I pour the Seafoam?
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Old 12-16-2009, 08:22 PM
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randsand (Please take no offense)i hope you are just now turning 16 and have never worked on a car, but please put the wrenches down and let a mechanic work on your car or please take a ASE citified program
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Old 12-16-2009, 08:23 PM
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and i know everyone needs to learn some how but do it with some one who knows
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Old 12-16-2009, 08:27 PM
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It's supposed to anyway, but has anyone actually seen this sludge breakdown...?

Personally, I prefer not to put any form of solvent in my oil. Ever.

If anyone is wanting to get rid of sludge in their crankcase then may I suggest an oil with a high detergent content... Makes much more sense.

GB
saw open up you filter next oil change and look at the contents, i did it before i used sea foam and then the next time i did and i noticed a big difference. their will be more deposits

Also to anyone who uses fram oil filters and off-roads ...... STOP!!!!! i found out that they like to cave in very easily. use royal purple. they are fully steal and not aluminum also they are better
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