seafoam in oil

[noh22forme]

is it ok to put a pint of seafoam in the crankcase AFTER a oil change or would you put it in BEFORE? thanks

[deevergote]

After. Run it for a little while, drain it, fresh oil, run it, drain it, fresh oil again.

That's the best way.

However, when I did it, I was dumb... I drove for 3000+ miles with it in there. I haven't noticed any problems from doing that, but I've heard that it can do some damage.

[noh22forme]

After. Run it for a little while, drain it, fresh oil, run it, drain it, fresh oil again.

That's the best way.

However, when I did it, I was dumb... I drove for 3000+ miles with it in there. I haven't noticed any problems from doing that, but I've heard that it can do some damage.

ok thanks. i def put it in today after my oil change. then i heard it was bad damn it oh well

[deevergote]

Change it again tomorrow to be safe. Trust me. $30 for another oil change, or $1000+ for another motor...

It MIGHT not do damage. I got lucky. However, I wouldn't trust that your luck would be the same.

[Maple50175]

I still don't think this or any oil addictive works.....
Even on ppls reviews idk... just a money maker IMO

[noh22forme]

Change it again tomorrow to be safe. Trust me. $30 for another oil change, or $1000+ for another motor...

It MIGHT not do damage. I got lucky. However, I wouldn't trust that your luck would be the same.

if i just changed the oil not the filter would it be ok? i mean i just put the new filter on today

and thanks for your help btw

[noh22forme]

I still don't think this or any oil addictive works.....
Even on ppls reviews idk... just a money maker IMO

no water and atf does the same thing. your right. just a money maker

[NAiL05]

Thye have some sort of additive you can run in the car that cleans it up. They had some in taiwan you fill up the car with it *it was clear* and run it for 10min then drain and refill with normal oil. We did it on a peugot what a POS. If you want to do seafoam do it before and with the old filter. Either way yea...I wouldnt put seafoam in my oil.

[H23CB7]

i did mine before. But i put it in like an hour before i did the oil change. I figured it would thin out the oil and clean up the sludge. So thats why i did it an hour before so when i would drain it all the gunk and sludge would come out and fill up with new. my .02

[JohnD1079]

When i did this, i researched A LOT to find out the RIGHT way to do this.

It is:
You dont have to put it in right before the oil change, but why to an extra oil change?
WHile its in the oil, drive around for 30-60 miles, and then change you oil and filter too. You filter will be clogging up with all of that shit.

Also i dunno how much is in the can. but You are supposed to use 1/3rd of the can.

Another tip. When you change the oil (with the seafoam in it, or anytime), jack it up from the front. Like try to keep that car at this kind of angle(\), that way the most oil/sluge comes out bc of gravity.

[CB7Man]

I put 2 table spoons of it after each oil change
I notice that the valves are quieter

[Boost_Lee]

yea i would use 1/3 or less in the oil. I usually do 1/3 in the intake, 1/3 in the oil, and 1/3 in the gas tank. worked wonders on my old motor

[noh22forme]

ok i changed my oil again today. im safe.. thanks for the help

[icedplaya123]

I kno when i use seafoam i feel like theres less hesitation, i've only put some in the fuel tank and through the brake booster valve. No problems yet

[Grumpys93]

i put it in at random. 1/3 in the oil 1/3 in the intake usually take a vac line and feed it to the motor very slowly so it doesn't die, and 1/3 in gas. I have been doing this for about a year or two now and no problems. I let the car run for 10 mins shut it off let it sit for 15 mins then i go and drive the crap out of it till all the white smoke is cleared.