Why You Should NEVER EVER USE SEAFOAM!!

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  • Опубліковано 13 лют 2019
  • In this video I show why you should never use Seafoam. I give three reasons right at the beginning. I also give reasons why you SHOULD use Seafoam. Hint: I use Seafoam and in my experience, the stuff works! Also, it's a pretty fun product to use with a super satisfying plume of white smoke after the 'hot soak.'
    Newest version SeaFoam: amzn.to/2E8UI0n
    In this video you'll see me use Seafoam on my 1995 GMC Truck Suburban otherwise known as the GMT-400 or K1500. This truck is the same as the Silverado, Sierra, Tahoe, Yukon and even Escalade.
    **This channel is for entertainment purposes only! Do not do what I do. Do not take my advice. I am not a professional. The methods I use may be completely wrong and/or dangerous. Please seek professional help with anything and everything and do your own due diligence (research). Working on cars is extremely dangerous. I am not responsible for any loss of life or limb or property. DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH. THIS CHANNEL IS FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY!**
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  • @rusty1187
    @rusty1187 3 роки тому +330

    As a mechanic, I can honestly state that SeaFoam really does work! It is one of maybe four over-the-counter fluids that actually does what it says! I swear by it!

    • @nonenone4078
      @nonenone4078 3 роки тому +16

      Do you mind listing the other 3 products?

    • @rusty1187
      @rusty1187 3 роки тому +49

      @@nonenone4078 jb radiator sealer, marvel mystery oil, anything from Lubriplate.. JB radiator sealer is a temporary product, but ive seen it seal up 1/2" holes in a radiator so you could drive back to a repair shop.. another one was flex tape. My buddy kept it on his boat in case the fan belt ever broke.

    • @carscritters6727
      @carscritters6727 2 роки тому +18

      Yeah I love the stuff. Been a backyard mechanic pretty much my whole life. Just a few weeks ago I picked up a 86 Subaru gl and my buddy didn't believe that seafoam would help with the lifter tick 30 minutes after I pour it in no more lifter tick. He was like wtf why did no one tell me about seafoam.

    • @Cjbarker2
      @Cjbarker2 2 роки тому +14

      Make that 5. I’ve found Engine Restore to be something of a prepackaged miracle in engines with many, many hours and miles.

    • @XTRABIG
      @XTRABIG 2 роки тому +14

      @@Cjbarker2 I poured a bottle into the engine oil after emptying out about half a quart. Man my engine had more pep at acceleration and would just glide on the road without struggling. Jeep Cherokee with 156K

  • @danielsmith2306
    @danielsmith2306 3 роки тому +231

    Honestly, I use Sea Foam as body wash. It has a nice light sent and leaves my skin feeling soft with a nice glow.

    • @niquasonice8375
      @niquasonice8375 3 роки тому +5

      🤣🤣

    • @charliejones5953
      @charliejones5953 3 роки тому +12

      I drink it and it gives me a nice glow

    • @The2004NissanXTERRA
      @The2004NissanXTERRA 3 роки тому +1

      God damn thats manley

    • @virusboy07
      @virusboy07 3 роки тому +1

      It’s probably the petroleum in it. Same stuff as petroleum jelly. Hell use it on the baby’s rear for diaper rash

    • @xninja83x67
      @xninja83x67 3 роки тому +10

      I use it as a colon cleanse

  • @mschiffel1
    @mschiffel1 2 роки тому +51

    To really get that cloud of smoke you want, you have to spray the throttle body so much that you stall the engine. When you finish the can and have your assistant switch off the key IMMEDIATELY when the can goes empty. Do not delay this step. Then let it heat soak. You will then get your billowing cloud of smoke.

  • @collinrogers1460
    @collinrogers1460 2 роки тому +69

    I used that sea foam spray in a 2001 Honda Odyssey and I completely fogged my entire neighborhood. It was incredible. 218k miles before treatment. I have done it twice on two years and get the same reaction.
    Also spraying directly into the intake with a straw on is scary. I learned that lesson on my Silverado. Straw flew in and it never came back out. Never took the intake manifold off to look. I guess the valves nibbled it away. It did no damage. Scary but funny.

    • @davidboehlke1880
      @davidboehlke1880 Рік тому +3

      I've done that with my ATV lol

    • @billyminder6249
      @billyminder6249 Рік тому +5

      I’m sure it melted and got blown out as fumes

    • @TechDadOG
      @TechDadOG Рік тому +7

      Did it to my parents Odyssey it was the G.O.A.T! I've done like 10 different cars they all had decent clouds but the ody was crazy the whole neighborhood was smoked out 😂

    • @fxui
      @fxui 11 місяців тому +4

      If it was a 5.3 it’s now evaporated lol

    • @user-zo4hz9oz7g
      @user-zo4hz9oz7g 10 місяців тому

      Have u had any problems with your engine These past years

  • @AWIERD1
    @AWIERD1 5 років тому +677

    You should never use Seafoam if you are in a Walmart parking at night unless you enjoy being interrogated/searched by your local Sheriff department for being suspicious(Williamson County TX).....

    • @gucciskunkit
      @gucciskunkit 5 років тому +23

      Willco theft department

    • @AWIERD1
      @AWIERD1 5 років тому +18

      @@gucciskunkit I think it's personal this relationship with Wilco but the cherry on top was when the officer asks "Hey didn't I arrest you a couple months ago?". Never miss a court date it's not fun specially in Wilco.

    • @thehighlife1320
      @thehighlife1320 5 років тому +8

      @@AWIERD1 I don't even live in Texas, but I don't mess around whenever I drive there. Flow of traffic and just chill.

    • @AWIERD1
      @AWIERD1 5 років тому +5

      @@thehighlife1320 Very wise....there are some counties you just don't want to be in. In fact criminals will go through Wilco to Travis to commit crime because they know as well you will be smacked with a heavy book.

    • @thehighlife1320
      @thehighlife1320 5 років тому +1

      @@AWIERD1 My dad didn't teach a fool. But yet it doesn't mean I wouldn't move out there. I like Texas a lot.

  • @wilkesjournal
    @wilkesjournal Рік тому +7

    Seafoam just performed it's second miracle for me. $200 195,000 mile '99 Accord. 'Check engine' light P0401 on for low flow in EGR system. Car was running fine. Engine warm, I removed the power brake booster hose from the booster. I poured about 6 ounces of Seafoam in a cup. I started the engine and used the brake booster hose and let it suck in the Seafoam. It was sucking too fast, so I regulated it a bit by partially obstructing the opening with my thumb and I did not fully submerge the end of the hose. Not revving the engine at all, just letting it barely idle and suck in the fluid. Small amounts of smoke started coming out of the exhaust, and even a little bit from between the exhaust manifold and pipe, and other places that don't normally leak. I continued adding the fluid. When the fluid was almost gone, I let the engine suck in enough to stall it. Not too much, I did not want to hydro-lock it.
    I then let it sit for about 2 hours. I started it and made a big billowing cloud of very dense white smoke, which did in fact arouse the curiosity of at least one neighbor. I drove it hard and varied the engine speed and load for a couple of miles. On hard acceleration, it made even more thick clouds of smoke. I thought it was running fine before, but now the idle is smoother. I used an $18 ebay scan tool to turn off the 'check engine' light. A little bit of driving and a day later, and the light has not come back on.
    Turning off a 'check engine' light for a few bucks is obviously a great deal, but for the other cars on the road keeping such a wide distance away from me, the nosy neighbor and of course the huge puffy clouds of smoke - might make Seafoam worth the eight bucks just for the entertainment value alone.

  • @dannysteel8365
    @dannysteel8365 3 роки тому +25

    I've been using Seafoam in all of vehicles for many year, including small engines like lawn mowers and tractors, and it really does work great.

  • @privateer177666
    @privateer177666 4 роки тому +26

    I use SeaFoam RELIGIOUSLY in all my small engines, state of the art 1953 Ford Jubilee Tractor and my GMC Envoy. It’s a great product and works as advertised. It’s great for stabilizing my fuels for next seasons use and I’ve never had a problem starting my mowers & such after being stowed for the winter. I’d recommend it highly.

  • @Opiemus
    @Opiemus 5 років тому +617

    Oh I knew this had to be a bait and switch. Seafoam is the shiznit.

    • @JohnDoe-gm5qr
      @JohnDoe-gm5qr 5 років тому +8

      The better thing about it is that it won't harm plastics like products that contain acetone as some throttle body cleaners do.

    • @cljerjr31
      @cljerjr31 5 років тому +33

      anything to get views! lost my interest with the channel because of this title/ opening

    • @robrohrke8694
      @robrohrke8694 3 роки тому +3

      Ya man, I was about to come in and start trolling the guy...lol seafoam is the best...

    • @trojan6530
      @trojan6530 2 роки тому +1

      Fo Shizil my dude!

    • @Bltrommer
      @Bltrommer 2 роки тому +1

      Yea, I was gonna say… 😂

  • @jgizzy
    @jgizzy 4 роки тому +131

    Legend has it he talks like this when the camera is off too.

    • @eyefromdasky3269
      @eyefromdasky3269 4 роки тому +6

      LMAO!! 😂😂 I just imagined him ordering food in this voice

  • @saucysimpson259
    @saucysimpson259 4 роки тому +60

    I’ve used sea foam on lots of cars that I’ve restored and got back running. Never had a single issue. Got a camree with 761000 miles on it. It’s had sea foam used every 50,000 miles and it works perfectly.

    • @Jeremy_Hill_2020
      @Jeremy_Hill_2020 2 роки тому +2

      What year of the Camry? 👀
      also where & how much Seafoam do you even use anyway without hydrolocking the engine? cause I have a '96 Corolla 1.8 with almost 318k miles
      I have thoughts about getting Seafoam but don't wanna risk accidentally spraying too much

    • @fredrrari
      @fredrrari Рік тому +2

      Good question... the thing is that most modern cars don't have the system this video is doing it a 2010 car has different throttle system

    • @RoaminNowhere
      @RoaminNowhere 2 місяці тому

      761k, damn.

  • @mllbjl2006
    @mllbjl2006 5 років тому +18

    In my opinion the folks that dont like Seafoam have never used it correctly or just partial to certain name brands they have used ... I have always had great results in years past with vehicles that are high mileage or had been poorly maintained by previous owners. This is a great tool to help rehab some older engines.

    • @optimusprimer4392
      @optimusprimer4392 2 роки тому

      I'm not partial to certain brands and I've always used it correctly and I still don't like it there's better and other brands out there

  • @stevehopkins8902
    @stevehopkins8902 5 років тому +6

    Got a 89 c1500 I always run a can of seafoam every 6months for the last 10 years one day I had to replace the intake manifold gaskets I was surprised on how clean my exhaust runners were no carbon build up at all and to this day the truck runs and drives like a new one so happy with my truck!

  • @JameyAston
    @JameyAston 4 роки тому +4

    Your title got me. I'm so glad you have the same truck as I do. 95 Suburban. I"m right now following your video exactly!

  • @waynezwolinski7992
    @waynezwolinski7992 2 роки тому +3

    Put it in your crankcase at oil changes- 1oz. per quart. After having to replace a turbo on a Nissan Juke that the oil supply line to the Turbo got choked I wanted to do something that would work to keep the line clear and prevent build up. Now I use it in all my vehicles to prevent sludge build up in the crankcase- works great.

  • @blueoval79
    @blueoval79 3 роки тому +9

    Finally worked up the nerve to try it on my 3.5 ecoboost. It looked like it was on fire! Much smoother and quieter now. A touch better on fuel mileage also.

  • @gmill0188
    @gmill0188 5 років тому +386

    You didn't kill the engine with the spray. I can hear your engine still running in the background while you're holding the empty can. You should lower your rpms and spray until it kills the engine when you feel the can is almost empty. That way you'll actually hot SOAK the engine. Once you shut off your engine most of the sea foam had probably already been burnt off. If you do it right, your neighbours should be looking out their windows and the fire department should arrive shortly after.

    • @JD-ns9mr
      @JD-ns9mr 5 років тому +3

      Haha

    • @zandernicholas8391
      @zandernicholas8391 5 років тому +25

      Yep, kill the motor at the same point you're using the final use of Seafoam

    • @gnomebmw
      @gnomebmw 5 років тому +27

      Yes, agreed. This worked and I blanketed the entire town with a giant white cloud by doing this

    • @thekosmokramer
      @thekosmokramer 5 років тому +21

      this works best, gotta let it soak in alittle, then make the whole neighborhood think theres a house fire somewhere while u blowin garbage outa your motor

    • @thekosmokramer
      @thekosmokramer 5 років тому +24

      it is scary to choke ur truck to death tho, makes u feel bad

  • @blakewixom2893
    @blakewixom2893 2 роки тому +16

    I tried seafoam on a ford 302 that was running rough, one thing I noticed is that the lifters quieted down, also the idle was much smoother, and it misfired a lot less and overall just sounded much smoother when driving. Your truck was already running good before you put the seafoam in, on an engine that runs rough, seafoam is definitely worth a try.

  • @brandonrayner5253
    @brandonrayner5253 3 роки тому +2

    I’ve done this to every vehicle I’ve ever owned and I agree it works! Great job!

  • @John.Skelton
    @John.Skelton 4 роки тому +3

    Very good video! Easy to understand and follow, clear picture and no shaking! Great job!

  • @thelegalscrivener
    @thelegalscrivener 3 роки тому +2

    definitely had to subscribe. one of the few that backs up his finds but is DIRECT and informative.

  • @RetroPCUser
    @RetroPCUser 4 роки тому +6

    I used Seafoam in the fuel system to help fix the EVAP malfunction temporarily on my car and replaced the parts in question after a year.

  • @timmaynard.
    @timmaynard. 3 роки тому +1

    I love the square body suburban 5.7. Enjoying your build process. I've had many. Now I run an 06 Yukon Denali 6.0.

  • @x-man5056
    @x-man5056 4 роки тому +15

    Your videos are fun Jimmy. Couple of points. The smoke you seem so interested in is really Seafoam that is not completely burned, so not getting a ton of "smoke" is not only OK, it is preferred by the method you are using (my guess is your neighbors agree with me also).
    You have "throttle body injection", your injectors are in your throttle body so the distinction you were making was unnecessary.
    And alternate way to do this is to find a manifold vacuum source, disconnect whatever it's going to at the manifold and rig a separate vacuum hose to it long enough to facilitate you dipping it in and out of a regular can (non-aerosol)of Seafoam.
    I prefer this method and it does produce more "smoke" at momentary intervals. This way you can get more in at a time with each dip. You'll have to be on your game with the throttle if you are in a hurry but.....if the engine stalls, let it sit for a minute +/- and soak a bit. This way is a bit more nuanced and takes a little more time but IMO it's more effective. I can't prove it but logic says to me that the more product I can get in there at once, let it dwell and then repeat several times should remove more carbon and goo from your intake and combustion chambers. OK, fire away wise guys. LoL

    • @chaddavid9897
      @chaddavid9897 Рік тому

      So you're saying, if you have a tbi engine like my 88 chevy Silverado 5.7 v8, less smoke is better when spraying it directly into throttle body?

    • @x-man5056
      @x-man5056 Рік тому +2

      @@chaddavid9897 No. With Seafoam, I get the can that has a screw top, not the spray. Find a good manifold vacuum source and tap a short (2-3ft) rubber vacuum hose by whatever means required, start the motor and bring it up to 2K rpm and try to keep it around there as you dip the vacuum tube into the Seafoam intermittently. You'll get bigger gulps of Seafoam that way and its easy to gauge how long of shot to use. Try to make it stall with each gulp but keep it running.

  • @justinreyman8170
    @justinreyman8170 3 роки тому +20

    I would recommend doing this BEFORE you change your oil. Do the Seafoam thing, do your post-Seafoam drive, then do your oil change. At this point, you might want to also hit the MAF with some MAF cleaner, as part of this maintenance scenario. This is the sequence I would do, If I was going to use Seafoam to turn carbon into big billowing epic white clouds of smoke, while making my engine cleaner inside.

    • @mitch9509
      @mitch9509 Рік тому +2

      Why clean MAF after doing this in particular. You inject this an inch away from throttle plate in throttle body. The MAF is up near air cleaner. I mean the MAF should be cleaned with MAF cleaner every now and then. But not after this in particular

    • @OGRH
      @OGRH Рік тому

      @@mitch9509 Yeah, RIGHT! And I'M NICOLA TESLA!!! 🤨

  • @albrown8890
    @albrown8890 5 років тому +5

    350 tbi is a great motor, i did this to my 95 Suburban and got tons of smoke. I use straight seafoam can, not the aerosol can. I suck it in though the vacuum line. And to hot soak it, i let it suck so much sea foam near the bottom of the can, it stalled the truck. Also it had a 160,000 on it already when i got it, so it was plenty dirty. At 195,000 now.

  • @PainterD54
    @PainterD54 2 роки тому +2

    Been using Seafoam for going on 20 years and I'll use it till I die. I just plain works for me. I especially like it for cleaning and storing my engines because it keeps the carbs clean for one, and it's a great fuel stabilizer for over the winter months when I don't use a few of my engines. I use on my motorcycles, lawn mowers, chainsaw, power ice auger, etc. to keep the running smooth and never have to do carb maintenance.

  • @jimmccarley3191
    @jimmccarley3191 5 років тому +3

    I like your video. You seem to know what your talking about. I just pour a can in my gas tank every 5th to 8th tank. My jeep sounds smooth so I am pleased. Your engine does sound good. Thank you for this info!

  • @aboutmyfathersbusiness8324
    @aboutmyfathersbusiness8324 4 роки тому +5

    If you have a PCV catch can, you will not produce too much smoke. The can usually catches about a cup of oil at every oil change that would otherwise have cooked on the top of the pistons.

  • @AndrewHall08
    @AndrewHall08 3 роки тому +3

    I did this about a month ago on my Grand Cherokee with the 5.7 Hemi. After I got done and started it up, no smoke. Took it for a drive and didn’t get any smoke through my neighborhood, but I do granny it through the neighborhood (I’m considerate like that). We live near a school so traffic turning out onto the main road as super backed up. As soon as someone let me out, I stomped it. Engine bogged down like crazy, like it wasn’t getting any fuel, and I thought I had screwed something up...but that didn’t stop me from keeping it on the floor just to see what happened. A few seconds later everything went back to normal and I just happened to glance in my side mirror and it looked like someone had set off a bomb in the middle of the road.
    I will say I have not seen any performance or fuel economy increased since I’ve done it.

  • @stephenflint6
    @stephenflint6 2 роки тому +1

    I have been using seafoam since I had to go to marinas to buy it. That is like five years before it came out in automotive stores.
    Great stuff!

  • @isaiahwelch8066
    @isaiahwelch8066 4 роки тому +2

    The way to do it is similar to Wal-Mart: Basically, have a way to meter the intake side of the engine, using the brake booster hose (it's like using a vacuum pump to bring in the Sea Foam directly into the intake system). Then, use half of the can and run it through your fuel system -- and keep the car running at idle the whole time in Neutral (manual) or Park (automatic).

  • @BEAMERNOOB
    @BEAMERNOOB 5 років тому +8

    I also like to pour a bottle in the oil before changing the oil and run it for ~10-15 miles

  • @dalejohnson9342
    @dalejohnson9342 4 роки тому +3

    I had no problems with my 78 Suburban when I originally used Seafoam. Plenty of smoke! Engine had over 200 thousand miles so there was plenty of carbon in the engine. I have been using a can of Seafoam in the tank about every third fill-up and it is keeping things mice and clean (as far as I can tell). I also use it in my motorcycle and it has improved the mileage there.
    When I get back to the States I will put Seafoam in my gas again as it has sat for two years and I do not like to run nasty old gas through my carburetor. It handles it, but I just do not like the chance of having problems from old gas.

  • @joeflo8418
    @joeflo8418 3 роки тому +2

    I use the Lubricant Engineers' LX fuel additive it keeps everything clean as I drive, it also provides upper cylinder lubrication.

  • @gregdylewski3166
    @gregdylewski3166 2 роки тому

    I have a 99 Tahoe with over 200K. I did the hot soak spraying into my throttle body. Did see white smoke but not a lot. I threw some seafoam in my oil n will change oil in 300 miles. Great product. Love your videos.

  • @votepatriot
    @votepatriot 5 років тому +10

    I got a lot of smoke in my 87 Bronco ii 2.9. I followed the project farm steps.

  • @chumadoshi6987
    @chumadoshi6987 4 роки тому +5

    Subd because of your enthusiasm. You just woke me up!

  • @XTRABIG
    @XTRABIG 2 роки тому

    Thanks for showing the set up for most modern cars. Helped a lot.

  • @steveprice9059
    @steveprice9059 3 роки тому

    I never used it in my 2017 but it fixed my weed wacker that would not start.put several oz. In fuel tank pulled cord on choke setting till flooded let sit over night next day it started an still runs great.luv this stuff

  • @SystematicAce
    @SystematicAce 5 років тому +93

    Spray directly into the main vacuum coming off the brake booster. I've got an 84 GMC k1500 and it works like a charm.

    • @SystematicAce
      @SystematicAce 5 років тому +3

      @cvmiata The first time I did it after it had been sitting in a farmers back yard for years there was a HUGE change. There's a lot more involved in it though. Since it was a carbed engine I had to rebuild the carb which also changed a lot. I run it through my vaccum line once a month and it definitely helps

    • @BillGreenAZ
      @BillGreenAZ 4 роки тому +3

      I agree. That's where I use it. It's a piece of cake in my '05 Tacoma.

    • @jasonmefford4312
      @jasonmefford4312 4 роки тому +4

      Thats the best way IMO

    • @davedammitt7691
      @davedammitt7691 4 роки тому +1

      Yep.

    • @justinreyman8170
      @justinreyman8170 3 роки тому

      Can't do this if you have a heavy C/K (8600 LB GVW and above). Those of us with GM's Hydroboost brake systems. They don't have a vacuum line to the booster, as we are hydraulically boosted.

  • @matthewdoenges6634
    @matthewdoenges6634 4 роки тому +7

    Used seafoam on a 2012 outback, a 2008 civic and a 2000 Sierra. The outback and the civic had huge clouds of smoke that followed the car around for a while. People were trying to warn my wife in the outback that something was wrong. Best stuff I ever used.

  • @ericshiiba1847
    @ericshiiba1847 Рік тому

    Just did the Seafoam Spray treatment according to the instructions in a 2006 Chevy Express Van and the resulting plume of smoke was beautiful. My wife was a little embarrassed as we were driving around the neighborhood. The smoke lasted about 2-3 minutes, but we drove for at least 15 minutes.

    • @justlg3359
      @justlg3359 Рік тому

      Does this affect catalytic converter and O2 sensors?

  • @murdiesel
    @murdiesel 3 роки тому

    This is the process for my oil changes. I have a 95 GMC K1500HD 350/5.7L GMT400 and love it! I run a 350/5.7L TBI, S10 2.2L, and Merc Mountaineer 302/5.0L and do the same thing for all of them. Seafoam in the oil crank case and fuel tank about a week before I schedule the oil change. A cup of kerosene in the oil before you change it. Then the I put a cup of kerosene in the crank case run for about 5 minutes after running it on the drive home from work or the store or better to do it just sitting in the drive way after you get back and let it work without a load. Your engine now is stripped so you have to rebuild the lubricity of the engine. I used to use Zmax but after watching (Project Farm) his tests are great and I understand it is just mineral oil, which I thought it was and just went with it but now I use Lucas Synthetic with a heavy oil (Summer 20W50 no additive or 10w 30 with additive for winter if I am running for a long drive (Md, WV, to Fla). Around the house depends on the vehicle but the S10/2.2L 5w-20 Syn Change every 5k, Small blocks 10w30 in winter only additive for the long hauls and 10w40 for summer with additive and 20W50 for hot summer long hauls. So far 230k on the 95 K1500 5.7L, 200+k on the Merc 302/5.0L, and 210k on the S10/2.2. The S10 is known for head gaskets every 90k it has had one replaced and a new head at 180k but I run that lil truck like NASCAR and still runs great! Thank you for your expertise, knowledge and willing to share the info! Great looking suburban and Happy New Years!

  • @trudifruty6078
    @trudifruty6078 4 роки тому +10

    This stuff works great, I've used it in my truck. Damn i smoked out the whole neighborhood, now my truck runs great.

    • @who6339
      @who6339 3 роки тому

      At fist i thought id done some real damage. I could not see my truck it was thick smoke,

  • @johnr.8723
    @johnr.8723 4 роки тому +50

    I was seafoaming my car in a crowded parking lot in Compton...the man next to us said , “Don’t do that!” I said, “I’m getting rid of the carbon build-up.” He replied, “You don’t want the smoke!” I said, “Yes, I want all the smoke!” He punched me...turns out we were talking about 2 different things!

  • @G_Machine_Joe
    @G_Machine_Joe 4 роки тому +2

    Seafoam has my vote. Using the intake spray version rescued my lawnmower so that even the wife can start it now. 😁. My 2-stroke boat motor never ran so we'll also after just a couple ounces sprayed in. 👍🏼

  • @stevereed59
    @stevereed59 5 років тому

    I had a 1997 Silverado and I put the sea foam in the brake booster vacuum line. I used a coffee stir shoved into the lid and an air hole drilled into the bottom.this aloud the perfect volume for continuous flow. The cloud that came out filled my neighborhood. I had smoother idle and dieseling stopped.

  • @illuminatedperspectives2894
    @illuminatedperspectives2894 4 роки тому +3

    I just used seafoam on my 07 charger srt8 and it worked. Got a huge smoke cloud in my garage.

  • @MM-vv8mt
    @MM-vv8mt 3 роки тому +4

    Looking at how clean his intake is in the video and realizing that this is the third time he's run this treatment, it's not surprising that he's not blowing out a ton of smoke.

    • @chaddavid9897
      @chaddavid9897 Рік тому

      Great point...never thought about that

  • @claytoncoolidge992
    @claytoncoolidge992 2 роки тому

    Currently got a 95 k1500 suburban white in color too. I get tons of smoke from mine every time I throw a can down her throat. I generally do it 2-3 times a year depending on how the truck is running. A few things that I noticed you doing that I've found to be less effective and create very little smoke from burning the seafoam too quickly. Dont use the spray either dump it slowly or preferably use a vacuum line the pcv or brake booster works great. Dont rev constantly suck in seafoam till its almost stalls plug vacuum line with finger and use the throttle to keep it from stalling. When u get to the last 1/4 or less of the can proceed to feed it seafoam till it stalls. I like to give it some throttle as I give the last drink so it will pull to all cylinders as it stalls out. Whatever is left in the can I just dump down the throttle body to sit. I generally let it sit 30-60 minutes before I even bother trying to start it. Once it starts be ready for the fire department to show up at full speed hoses ready. One thing I do extra is after its back up to temp and I have taken it out and beat it like a red headed step child is I do a steam cleaning. I use 4 bottles of water and just like the seafoam slowly feed it to the engine keeping it from stalling by gently revving it once I've got the last of the water fed I put it back together and then go for a nice 40-60 mile hard run and just feed it all the fuel and abuse i can. The water rinse helps remove alot more carbon deposits than seafoam alone

  • @southern_car_enthusiast
    @southern_car_enthusiast 4 роки тому

    On my 2014 Camaro, I sprayed it into a vacuum hose.. Still worked like charm

  • @jefreejohnson3548
    @jefreejohnson3548 4 роки тому +4

    This intro was hilarious! thanks for the laugh!

  • @mahatma171
    @mahatma171 5 років тому +7

    Oh you totally hijacked my view today!!! Seafoam does work.

  • @daviddixon2209
    @daviddixon2209 4 роки тому

    I have a Frantz bypass filter on my 04 Titan. The first time I used Seafoam, I had the huge rolling cloud of smoke. After about 300 miles I did an oil change. The Frantz filter was loaded with black grit. Since then, I don't get as much smoke as the first time, and the bypass filter has much less grit, and it's finer...more like black talcum powder. I believe its just a case of being more religious about servicing my engine.

  • @Really2u
    @Really2u 4 роки тому +2

    Your truck looks super clean on all the places I have seen on your videos. I think your engine was very well maintained by you. If you want try the high mileage version. Still I say 3 times same response. Your engine is clean. Celebrate that. Knowing that your engine has been clean all along. That is a great thing. So be happy. Doesn't make for dramatic video. Does make a statement of quality about you. ☝️😁

  • @lynnmckenney1987
    @lynnmckenney1987 5 років тому +27

    I've always had luck pouring the seafoam into a cup and using the brake booster vacuum hose to suck it up without letting it die by plugging the vacuum hose with my thumb when it gets close to dying. TONS of smoke and it runs significantly better!

    • @zoneb609
      @zoneb609 5 років тому +3

      The liquid seafoam can work like the sprayable one?

    • @joseespinal4513
      @joseespinal4513 5 років тому +3

      @@zoneb609 yes

    • @zoneb609
      @zoneb609 5 років тому +1

      Thank you! @@joseespinal4513

    • @lynnmckenney1987
      @lynnmckenney1987 5 років тому +2

      @Chris Jacobs Definitely DON'T drink seafoam.

    • @johanh2319
      @johanh2319 5 років тому +1

      As long as you know what the smoke is from....

  • @jamesduffy9756
    @jamesduffy9756 5 років тому +72

    I always put a dab of super glue on the straw where it connects to the can. So it does not detatch from the can

    • @valentinolnunez
      @valentinolnunez 5 років тому +9

      Life Pro Tips are always in the comments!

    • @AWIERD1
      @AWIERD1 4 роки тому +1

      Awesome tip! I've had it detach a few times at which point your hands are all slick and it's just a royal pain. They should reengineering that because someone is going to have a straw sucked into their engine sooner or later. I will definitely do this next time or use a lighter to melt some hot glue to secure it......

  • @robertthegrowguy7115
    @robertthegrowguy7115 3 роки тому

    I bought a 2000 ram 2500 a few years back and ran the seafoam both in the gas and crankcase and then used the spray bottle in the intake manifold, this product restored horsepower, gave better gas mileage and also had a better low end on throttle response making the truck able to get in and out of traffic while entering and exiting the highway on/off ramps. Yes there was a bunch of smoke but it depends on the types of fuel you use. Essentially if you're using a fuel with good detergents in it at purchase you are continually cleaning those said deposits from your engine shell V power fuel is all I run in my truck after a experience of hesitation and power loss I used shell Vpower and the old ram ram like a whole different truck prior to using sea foam

  • @charlesjohnson7222
    @charlesjohnson7222 4 роки тому

    I did this today for two vehicles: 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe 3.3L V6 (220k Miles), 1998 Ford Explorer 4.0L V6 (163k). I also added 1oz. Per gallon of fuel to the tanks and 1oz. Per quart of oil to the crankcases. Honestly, the Ford didn’t really make much smoke at all throughout the spraying process, only after the hot soak did it produce minimal white exhaust. The Hyundai, however, smoked a fair amount throughout the spraying process and then minimally after the hot soak. The Hyundai seemed to have a bit of clanking and knocking at start up after the hot soak, but that went away about .5 miles away from the house. The Ford started ok but the idle fluttered for a minute or two after the hot soak but went away before I left the parking spots. I’d did recognize that both engines had better throttle response and ran smoother during the “aggressive” driving and at idle after returning home. All in all I’m please with my $60 invested. We’ll see what the oil looks like and what improves after this tank of fuel. I’m curious what others think about the fact that it was 30degrees outside while I did this; of course knowing I let the cars warm significantly before beginning?

  • @seanmariner8599
    @seanmariner8599 5 років тому +3

    With the last part of the can you need to let it stall out on the sea foam then spray the rest with it off then let soak till the motor cools off. It will take a few more seconds to start than usual but it will smoke like crazy

  • @markb.1259
    @markb.1259 4 роки тому +3

    Thank you for your video!!!

  • @normanmendonca2834
    @normanmendonca2834 3 роки тому +2

    Hi mate. Thanks for your great work and informative show.
    I have a 2003 vy Commodore. 6 cyclinder 3.8 litre, it has never been seat foamed before. I intend to treat her as you did to your vehicle.
    My ride as 170 thousand Kim on it.
    I will record my experience with sea foam and keep you informed about the degree of smokeage I produce. All the best from Australia

    • @LykeArgy
      @LykeArgy 2 роки тому

      You didn't film It?

  • @msummers5625
    @msummers5625 3 роки тому

    Those throttle body valves were already super clean. I wasn't expecting much smoke, but cool vid!

  • @samuelmeyer2346
    @samuelmeyer2346 5 років тому +153

    I almost came here and lost my shit. Then you said things I agree with and I calmed down.

    • @capster728
      @capster728 4 роки тому +2

      🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @dylanstull6091
    @dylanstull6091 3 роки тому +8

    You have to run the liquid seafoam through the brake booster vacuum line to get the huge amounts of smoke. It gets the intake better that way. You have to have someone keeping the motor alive while it sucks in the seafoam quickly.

    • @hydrostaticshocker3048
      @hydrostaticshocker3048 2 роки тому

      Lol! It gets into the intake better through the brake booster than it does by spraying it into the intake??

    • @johnmcdougald1238
      @johnmcdougald1238 2 роки тому +7

      @@hydrostaticshocker3048 No, what Dylan is saying, is remove the vacuum hose OFF of the break booster, so you have the hose connected to the intake. Use that hose to suck up the Seafoam. I've never used the Spray can version, I've always just bought eh regular can and stuck the vacuum hose into it and let it just suck it all out.

    • @dylanstull6091
      @dylanstull6091 2 роки тому +1

      @@johnmcdougald1238 you know what you're talking about lol that dude does not.

    • @guitarguy3221
      @guitarguy3221 Рік тому

      Yea you loosen the clamp, turn motor on, take booster hose off and thumb the opening. Have seafoam ready & trinkle it between your thumb and the open booster hose

  • @RedneckMechanicsYT
    @RedneckMechanicsYT 5 років тому +2

    U mentioned my 2 favorite channels of my top 3 in less than 1 minute

  • @louishernandez8040
    @louishernandez8040 5 років тому +1

    I've used seafoam for the last 10 years but before that I would use believe it or not . Temperature water. Once the engine was warm and the water hit the piston it vaporized and it would also break down any deposits. I did that on a 89 2500 Burban with a 454. Ran like a dream.

  • @brianfong3954
    @brianfong3954 5 років тому +5

    I don't use the spray. Use the liquid. The instead of spraying into the TB, pour it into you Vacuum Brake Booster hose.(disconnect it from the booster, I attach a small funnel to help pour it in).
    Pour about 1/2 can. Just fast enough but keep it running. As you get close to a 1/2 can mark. You will have to keep the engine in a high idle. Pour in faster to the point it starts to flood the engine. Turn off the engine right away and let it hot soak the 10-15 mins. The start up and watch the smoke.
    You really have to flood the intake take and valves to get the smoke.
    Good luck.

  • @VenomStryker
    @VenomStryker 5 років тому +47

    Your neighbors must love you, revving your engine at night in the driveway.....lol.

  • @adriancarranza5221
    @adriancarranza5221 2 роки тому

    Just used this stuff on throttle body& fantastic!! HUGE cloud smoke when entering frwy on ramp

  • @prestonworden9811
    @prestonworden9811 11 місяців тому

    I love watching 1road sometimes because it’s like watching you work on my own trucks, a 95 c1500 5.7 tbi

  • @kramers4333
    @kramers4333 3 роки тому +4

    I for sure felt the different when I did this with my old Focus. The biggest difference I noticed was in acceleration.

    • @butchs2337
      @butchs2337 3 роки тому

      same here, i have a jeep 4.0 straight 6 and I did as the can said, got more rmp's and faster acceleration i think also

    • @chrisjfox8715
      @chrisjfox8715 2 роки тому

      I used the STP Intake Valve Cleaner on my Mini Cooper S, directly into the intake pipe. It worked beautifully for improving acceleration and smoothing idle drastically

  • @clubcam869
    @clubcam869 5 років тому +22

    Reading the rest of the instructions on the can, would have revealed that you are supposed to drive the vehicle around for 10 miles while giving it "spirited" acceceration when safe to do so. I did this last week on my 95 Rodeo and got TONS of smoke!! It runs noticeably better.

    • @moboutmen
      @moboutmen 5 років тому +2

      Wow! A 95 Rodeo! With the big 6 cylinder? I had one!

    • @gsfbffxpdhhdf7043
      @gsfbffxpdhhdf7043 4 роки тому +1

      Its all in your mind. U should just run a nitrous fogger

  • @im14u2no
    @im14u2no 5 років тому +1

    Take a drive after and floor it! Should see white smoke similar to the space shuttle taking off. Worked awesome for me

  • @dennisgardiner43
    @dennisgardiner43 13 днів тому

    Used Seafood on our 256K mile Ford Explorer. Used one can of Seafoam, which is hard to do, as the throttle is drive-by-wire. Got the engine to stall just before the can ran out. Let her heat soak 15 minutes. Started the engine back up, got some smoke. Put her in gear, gave it some gas, and she stalled right away. Got her started again an slowly, slowly drove off. The smoke show began. 250,000 plus miles of carbon, and PCV residue in the intake came off. Hitting the expressway at 45 mph was a fog show. The truck now no longer shudders at part throttle, and idles super smooth.

  • @phillipharris7262
    @phillipharris7262 4 роки тому +35

    "Seafoam" Vaping for cars.

  • @KnuckleHeadGarage27
    @KnuckleHeadGarage27 5 років тому +4

    Yeah that's your problem definitely buy the other can and take the vacuum hose from the brake booster to the intake manifold and run the vehicle and do it that way I would use about half can or less than half and let it hot soak for about 15 20 min and the fire it back up and may be hard ti start and then once get it going it will smoke bad lol I've done this many of times on different vehicles a 93 ford ranger 4.0 and a 03 kia sedona van and a 98 saturn sl2 and a 05 honda accord and a 07 ford freestyle and a 97 mazda 626 and a 85 chevy s10 and a 92 chevy s10 and a 85 chevy celebrity and a 87 Plymouth Voyager 3.0 and a 96 dodge grand caravan 3.3 and so sor much more lol and every time I used seafoam I did it through the brake booster vacuum house to the intake works everytime . No isses never had a issues at all

  • @twistedsteelandtigermeat1101
    @twistedsteelandtigermeat1101 4 роки тому +2

    I've done that same treatment to 3 of my vehicles, 93' Chevy K2500 5.7L, 95' Isuzu Rodeo 3.2L(Chevy motor), and 97' GMC K3500 7.4L. I only did the Rodeo at my house. It smoked so bad while spraying it I expected the fire department to show up at any sec. I'm sure my neighbors hated me because the cloud of stinky burnt oil lingered for ten+ min. The 2500 and 3500 I did at work, It was an industrial area and rather than pissing people off they where curious what I was doing. All 3 vehicles had around 230000 miles, all 3 smoked like tires at a burnout competition, and all 3 had noticable gains in performance and fuel efficiency.

  • @ashrafsiddiquee3190
    @ashrafsiddiquee3190 Рік тому

    Thanks for the super detailed video

  • @tcmtech7515
    @tcmtech7515 4 роки тому +13

    I used it on my 99 Ford F250 Super Duty V10 and the Check-Engine light went off. It's never been off in the 12 years I have owned it. I think it broke something.

    • @glennm9307
      @glennm9307 3 роки тому

      Check your MAS. Probably need new one

  • @bighomieced4277
    @bighomieced4277 4 роки тому +5

    Thumbs up for the flow master 50

  • @Mustang-bk4ns
    @Mustang-bk4ns 5 років тому +1

    Great Video. Love that White Plume. Thanks

  • @raymathews7035
    @raymathews7035 5 років тому +2

    I use it all the time.
    Great stuff..

  • @jamesrawding8082
    @jamesrawding8082 4 роки тому +3

    I never shut mine off and i go threw the intake port for the brake booster it smokes like a champ

  • @edwallace827
    @edwallace827 4 роки тому +8

    I couldn't agree more with Mike Rowe's safety 3rd mantra, but those strings hanging down from your hoodie as your leaning over that running engine were making me nervous.

    • @Energizer720
      @Energizer720 3 роки тому +1

      Imagine if it was super long hair from a girl bending down

  • @jeffangel3546
    @jeffangel3546 3 роки тому

    I took vacuum hose where it attaches to the brake booster.
    Slowly pour all of a can of seafoam into the vaccuum hose.
    The truck will want to die so increase rpms to keep it running.
    It smoked instntly.
    And bellowed plums os white smoke for at least 10 minutes.
    It was alot of smoke!
    This was on my
    2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
    Z71 4x4.
    It worked very well.

  • @jubill
    @jubill 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks jimmy i have a 99 and a 02 suberban i like your vidios you are stright to the point,i watch savage scotty a couple of times after i saw his vidio i told myself id never watch another, but i took a chance and found yours THANKS👍👍💪💪💪☝☝🇺🇸🇺🇸😁😁

  • @patrickzavas
    @patrickzavas Рік тому +3

    You have to pour enough seafoam into the engine to stall it at Idle. Allowing the engine to run after you've stopped applying the sea foam clears out much of the seafoam. if you wanna get those epic smoke plumes you see

  • @denalirescues1745
    @denalirescues1745 5 років тому +5

    I got about the same amount of smoke on my 2005 GMC Yukon Denali 6.0L

  • @tommyhurst90
    @tommyhurst90 4 роки тому

    You got me 🙈 real funny lol Just poured a bottle of this in my gas tank, decided to look up a seafoam video I immediately seen your thumbnail 😳 I was thinking Ooh great ..too late!!!

  • @MR.F30
    @MR.F30 5 років тому +1

    I use it regular in my 2016 Challenger makes it run perfect.

  • @chrisflair9596
    @chrisflair9596 4 роки тому +4

    I did this on my 2004 f150 with a 5.4 Triton engine and I had a big cloud of smoke come from my truck

  • @bradferkovich3571
    @bradferkovich3571 4 роки тому +18

    Doing this at night I bet you are a big hit with your neighbors. 😂😂

  • @IanMM88
    @IanMM88 2 роки тому

    I just did this yesterday on my 2005 jeep liberty and I got billowing smoke! The smoke literally filled up my whole street. It was great

  • @someparts
    @someparts Рік тому

    Never used this stuff in my life...until this week. Put some in the tank at a pretty good level of concentrate and added some to the oil 100 miles before an oil change. Honestly, you can feel the power difference in the pedal and the valvetrain noise is markedly less. Impressed. Ford 3v 5.4L with 189,000 miles, otherwise a well maintained motor but obviously had some carbon and sludge.

  • @therealwillie2024
    @therealwillie2024 5 років тому +10

    O and put it in brake booster line.

  • @Machewching
    @Machewching 5 років тому +2

    lightly rev and slowly pour the liquid version into your vacuum line from the brake booster. I always get crazy plumes of smoke! One time my mechanic neighbor came running over in a panic, cuz he thought it was on fire!! lololololol

  • @coldfusion112002
    @coldfusion112002 4 роки тому

    I have used seafoam many times in newer and older cars alike. I always slowly suck a whole can through the PCV valve vac line or the brake booster brake line, and let it hot soak for 15 min. Then I just go race it around and watch the smoke blow out. I have never had any adverse affects with it and have always noticed an improvement in throttle response and MPG's.

  • @GypsyRidinhard
    @GypsyRidinhard 3 роки тому

    I'm old school hotroder. Before they had Seafoam and other cleaners, we used 50/50 diesel and atf. Slowly poured it down the carb while throttling the engine up. Talk about smoke, we once had the fire department come out because of fire call in.