Seafoam

RangerDanger94 · 11-26-2007, 08:02 PM

I used this stuff called Seafoam on my 94 Ranger. It mad a HUGE difference on the way it runs, and it gave me more power and better idle. It said that it is safe for all engines and won't clog converters or O2 sensors, so I decided to try some. The only thing that I didn't like is you have to redline the engine a few times to blow all the junk out of the engine that it cleans out. It won't hurt anything, but it sounds funny to redline my little 2.3. It is kinda expensive at $8 a can, but one can does three treatments. Just thought I would give anyone that needs to smooth out rough idle and give a little more power to their engine a little advice.

AngloSaxon · 11-26-2007, 08:19 PM

Did you put in the gas or oil?

Broncodude · 11-26-2007, 08:32 PM

Is it spray or liquid?

rednck21 · 11-26-2007, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Broncodude

Is it spray or liquid?

its liquid and comes in a can. ive always added it to the gas but i think you can put it in the oil also. either way, its good stuff

du510 · 11-26-2007, 10:18 PM

I think the best way is to take it in through the brake booster line...

(and this is the FIRST time I have ever been able to post a non-TRS link on here, its usually vice-versa):
http://www.ranger-forums.com/forum2/...hlight=seafoam

Hardwareman · 11-26-2007, 10:38 PM

Great link DU510!

I think I'll try that this weekend and see if it helps my pinging, but with well over 300,000 on the clock now I think I'm getting close to needing a motor/tranny swap. Thanks.

Allen

du510 · 11-26-2007, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Hardwareman

Great link DU510!

I think I'll try that this weekend and see if it helps my pinging, but with well over 300,000 on the clock now I think I'm getting close to needing a motor/tranny swap. Thanks.

Allen

worth a shot. I found it best to soak it in seafoam just before changing out the plugs.... just give it a few days, then change out the plugs.

RangerDanger94 · 11-27-2007, 04:37 PM

Just like he said, its a liquid, and you can put it in the gas, oil, or through the brake booster vacuum line. One word of advice, if you put it in your oil, be sure to change the oil after you run the engine for about 5 minutes. It ruins the lubrication of the oil.

RangerDanger94 · 11-27-2007, 04:48 PM

Another work of advice, anyone who wants to add it to the oil, only do that with newer engines. The cleaning action of the seafoam will eat away all the sludge in your oil, and in some engines (like mine), the sludge is whats holding the seals together. I used some in the oil of a small 5 horse engine as a test and it ate away the crankcase seal. So only do it to newer engines.

rickcdewitt · 11-27-2007, 04:49 PM

you might want to use one of the smaller vucuum lines off the intake so it doesn't draw real fast.my truck smoked up a giant blue/white cloud that about covered the shop and then down the road a bit also!i probably gave it to doses at once.

RangerDanger94 · 11-27-2007, 05:32 PM

Yeah, I could locate a smaller line right off hand, so I used the big ones. I was told by my brother that its better to keep the RPM's around 2000-2500 if you run it through the big line. It made a big cloud of smoke on mine too but i only did one at a time.

Jason · 11-27-2007, 06:03 PM

You can safely run that stuff straight if you wanted. And the smoke is normal, the stuff just plain works.

11-26-2007, 08:02 PM	#1
RangerDanger94 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Brookville Pa Year: 1994 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Posts: 32 Rep Power: 12 iTrader: (0)	Seafoam I used this stuff called Seafoam on my 94 Ranger. It mad a HUGE difference on the way it runs, and it gave me more power and better idle. It said that it is safe for all engines and won't clog converters or O2 sensors, so I decided to try some. The only thing that I didn't like is you have to redline the engine a few times to blow all the junk out of the engine that it cleans out. It won't hurt anything, but it sounds funny to redline my little 2.3. It is kinda expensive at $8 a can, but one can does three treatments. Just thought I would give anyone that needs to smooth out rough idle and give a little more power to their engine a little advice.
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11-26-2007, 08:19 PM	#2
AngloSaxon Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Year: 1994 Make: Ford Model: Ranger XLT Engine: 2.3 Class: 2WD Off-Road Used For: weekend warrior Posts: 200 Rep Power: 12 iTrader: (2)	Did you put in the gas or oil? __________________ '94 supercab. 2.3 5speed. 4'' Autofab Econo Lift. 3'' PA body lift. 4.56 motive gear. Explorer leaf springs +2'' blocks, 31's Grabber AT2, 33x12.5 Mud king xt + Eagle Alloys, Dynomax muffler. It's 2wd thing..... Pato is my hero!
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Broncodude Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kentucky Year: 1984 Make: Ford Model: Bronco II Used For: Pulling out Jeeps Posts: 112 Rep Power: 12 iTrader: (0)	Is it spray or liquid? __________________ Lock it or stay home
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du510 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Stuck between NYC & Boston Year: 1994 Make: MAZDA Model: B4000 Class: 4x4 Off-Road Posts: 332 Rep Power: 12 iTrader: (2)	I think the best way is to take it in through the brake booster line... (and this is the FIRST time I have ever been able to post a non-TRS link on here, its usually vice-versa): http://www.ranger-forums.com/forum2/...hlight=seafoam __________________
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11-26-2007, 10:38 PM	#6
Hardwareman Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SoCal Year: 1995 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Posts: 994 Rep Power: 13 iTrader: (0)	Great link DU510! I think I'll try that this weekend and see if it helps my pinging, but with well over 300,000 on the clock now I think I'm getting close to needing a motor/tranny swap. Thanks. Allen __________________ 1995 Ranger Extra Cab 2.5 Swap 8.8" w/4.56's and Posi 31" Rubber (Remington Right Now) Thrush Turbo Muffler 4" RC Lift w/6" SJ Coils Overbuilt's better then underbuilt. After a 12 pack of beer and a dare from your best friend.
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11-27-2007, 04:37 PM	#8
RangerDanger94 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Brookville Pa Year: 1994 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Posts: 32 Rep Power: 12 iTrader: (0)	Just like he said, its a liquid, and you can put it in the gas, oil, or through the brake booster vacuum line. One word of advice, if you put it in your oil, be sure to change the oil after you run the engine for about 5 minutes. It ruins the lubrication of the oil.
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11-27-2007, 04:48 PM	#9
RangerDanger94 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Brookville Pa Year: 1994 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Posts: 32 Rep Power: 12 iTrader: (0)	Another work of advice, anyone who wants to add it to the oil, only do that with newer engines. The cleaning action of the seafoam will eat away all the sludge in your oil, and in some engines (like mine), the sludge is whats holding the seals together. I used some in the oil of a small 5 horse engine as a test and it ate away the crankcase seal. So only do it to newer engines.
	Tweet

11-27-2007, 05:32 PM	#11
RangerDanger94 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Brookville Pa Year: 1994 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Posts: 32 Rep Power: 12 iTrader: (0)	Yeah, I could locate a smaller line right off hand, so I used the big ones. I was told by my brother that its better to keep the RPM's around 2000-2500 if you run it through the big line. It made a big cloud of smoke on mine too but i only did one at a time.
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11-27-2007, 06:03 PM	#12
Jason Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Year: (formerly) 200 Make: Ford Model: Ranger XLT Used For: She's gone. I am diesel huntin'! Posts: 3,579 Rep Power: 22 iTrader: (0)	You can safely run that stuff straight if you wanted. And the smoke is normal, the stuff just plain works.
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