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Old Oct 12, 2017, 10:48 PM
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e85 and Seafoam?
I used to always run seafoam through my car and i love the stuff.
Has anyone ran seafoam with ethanol?
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Old Oct 13, 2017, 07:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Simon Zhou
I used to always run seafoam through my car and i love the stuff.
Has anyone ran seafoam with ethanol?
I see no need if you are running E-85. Ethanol provides superior cleaning to the fuel system, combustion chambers and you will also see less carbon (turns oil black)
between oil changes. Oil should still be changed as recommended though.
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I see no need if you are running E-85. Ethanol provides superior cleaning to the fuel system, combustion chambers and you will also see less carbon (turns oil black)
between oil changes. Oil should still be changed as recommended though.
What about the (E85) black injector gunk we have been studying / following for the last 7 years?
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/e8...nk-e-85-a.html
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What about the (E85) black injector gunk we have been studying / following for the last 7 years?
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/e8...nk-e-85-a.html
From all my readings and experiences if it is determined you do get a build up ( injector removal and inspection required ) Running a tank of 91 is the best remedy. I have not heard that seafoam has any benefit.

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Does Seafoam help at all with this?
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I wouldn't bet on the foam treatment because in my experience, the gunk buildup can be very substantial and require extended exposure to any cleaning agent. The fuel/crankcase treatement doesn't list PEA or PIBA as ingredient, so hard to say for it.
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From all my readings and experiences if it is determined you do get a build up ( injector removal and inspection required ) Running a tank of 91 is the best remedy. I have not heard that seafoam has any benefit.
Just making sure we are on the same page

Im currently on my 91 flush as we speak. Kinda getting used to the 70 WHP loss, but its nice not having to worry about where to get E85
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Just making sure we are on the same page

Im currently on my 91 flush as we speak. Kinda getting used to the 70 WHP loss, but its nice not having to worry about where to get E85
Yes running around on 91 then switching to E-85 again helps restore that feeling what it was like when I first got my E-85 tune!!!....Woo Hooo
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I believe mrfred is testing out Champion eGuard.

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I just filled up with 93 to give e85 a break and clean up but I have also ran sea foam before an oil change and also thru the vac line. on my other car I do put in the tank since it runs 93 all the time
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Originally Posted by Simon Zhou
I used to always run seafoam through my car and i love the stuff.
Has anyone ran seafoam with ethanol?
E85 should mix with Seafoam with no issues. Seafoam is a petroleum-based product. You can run it in oil or in gas.
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