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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 02:38 PM
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When you pull it, you have to squeeze it in order to seal it.
Then take it to the SeaFoam cup and let it suck in the product. The engine will shut off if it sucks in too much air. When you open the hose near the SeaFoam source, what's comming into the engine is now a mixture of Air/Liquid and the engine keeps running(unless there is still too much air comming in). I had to restart the car 3 times when I used that hose.

sounds good! i'll try it next time i run this


i got mines at autozone!.. its on those shelves u just have to be willing to look
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 07:26 PM
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I would think there's a way to make a "T" with a drip or managed feed like "titration" someone might have learned in Chemistry class. That's what the oil change places do when they do their "fuel system cleaner" routine... just a thought...
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 09:39 PM
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Originally Posted by ambystom01
Where are you guys actually getting this stuff, I checked Canadian Tire and they had no idea what I was talking about.
Since you're in Canada CarQuest is pretty much the only place.
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 10:42 PM
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Ok, I think I'm gonna go for it this weekend...Has anyone had any problems with it though?
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Old Apr 21, 2006 | 04:39 AM
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Originally Posted by ThunderOZRacer
Ok, I think I'm gonna go for it this weekend...Has anyone had any problems with it though?

nope! i ran 2 cans exactly 1 week ago from 2day.. runs great! anyone else?
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Old Apr 21, 2006 | 05:06 PM
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i wouldnt suggest doing this alone.. it is very easy to hydrolock the motor with this product if not used correctly.. i always have someone in the car while ill pour it in. pour it in slow while someone is keeping it running, then when your about 1/2way done w/ the amount that goes in the manifold, dump the rest in and let it stall.. let it sit for a few hours and start it up.

i know kid lancer hasnt had any problems w/ doing it w/ the motor off, but ive seen a Hyundia Accent hydrolock from this stuff before, and we'll just say the guy wasnt too happy. just use caution when using it and if no one else is around to help, wait for someone
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Old Apr 21, 2006 | 05:48 PM
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I just finished doing this. 1/3 to gas, 1/3 to crankcase, and 1/3 to IM. There wasn't really that much smoke. I did it all with my car shut off. First it wasn't to happy and it didn't want to start. But after I gave it some gas it was all good. Now, I'm just going to wait until it will dissolve all the crap and in two days it's oil change time. I got a short video too that I will post later on.
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Old Apr 21, 2006 | 06:48 PM
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I had my MX6 hydro locked today from pouring it in with the engine off. It eventually turned over and started but it was clanking and freezing up at first. It runs fine and it ticked before anyways, I would be pissed if I did that to the Lancer. So run the car while you are putting it in.
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Old Apr 21, 2006 | 06:49 PM
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiLHBRsJKsk

it's done. Impression:
-the car seems like it just got a really good tune up
-idle is more stable
-a little better throttle response
-exhaust gas smells better
-it starts faster
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Old Apr 21, 2006 | 06:51 PM
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let me know if the video is working or not, this is my first time on youtube.
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Old Apr 21, 2006 | 08:36 PM
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haha greg is on the intarnet now
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Old Apr 21, 2006 | 09:07 PM
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Can someone post a picture of what the bottle looks like or a website with the exact same one they use. cause i wanna get some for my car tomorrow and autozone said that they got sea foam, but i wanna know which one everyone using.
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Old Apr 21, 2006 | 09:41 PM
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www.seafoamsales.com
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Old Apr 21, 2006 | 10:09 PM
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Originally Posted by N1te
haha greg is on the intarnet now
Huh? What's up Frank. That sea foam helps with the diesel noise.
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Old Apr 22, 2006 | 09:05 AM
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Originally Posted by gregivq
Huh? What's up Frank. That sea foam helps with the diesel noise.
Oh gotcha. I just do it because my car makes me mad and it smoking makes it feel like i'm fighting back, then it runs better. Kind of a win-win situation. How many miles did you drive with the stuff in your oil?
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