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jussjepbrox · 09-25-2008, 09:46 AM

so i just seafoamed my car 1/3 brake boost, crank, gas so while i was doing it thru the booster the smoke came from sumwhere out of my engine didnt think much of it waited 10 mins started the car idle for a couple mins idle was good and consitant, while i was driving i smashed around the block for a few mins when i got home the smoke was coming from my hood i look under didnt know it was coming from,

is my engine going bad???

*ManoNegra* · 09-25-2008, 09:49 AM

you probably have an exhaust leak in the manifold or downpipe area
does the car sound louder than usual?

ryguy · 09-25-2008, 09:51 AM

Woah dude, call the grammar police.

Seafoam is SUPPOSED to smoke like a mofo when you use it through the vacuum system, you might have an exhaust leak that's letting it into your engine bay. If I understand what you're trying to say, there's nothing to worry about. It's just the seafoam doing its job.

jussjepbrox · 09-25-2008, 09:52 AM

no its got a stock exhaust and is quiet as hell and it doesnt sound like theres any leaks

markyboi · 09-25-2008, 09:59 AM

if there is a smoke coming out of your engine using seafoam, then there is obviously a leak

the smoke should be coming out of your exhaust just like it's suppose to be

CrazyTrance · 09-25-2008, 10:03 AM

no need to worry.

Do it again! It's fun!!!

Addicted2Kouki · 09-26-2008, 12:23 AM

You shouldnt smash down the block with Seafoam in your crankcase..

It thins your oil.

kawika219 · 09-26-2008, 12:27 AM

just some advice. i would actually change your oil after seafoaming it.

miklos · 09-13-2009, 12:51 AM

www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZyz-np6tDI&feature=related
He says you can leave it in the oil

***FaLKoN240*** · 09-13-2009, 12:55 AM

It also fouls up sparkplugs and o2 sensors... no one ever notices that for some reason.

Bigsyke · 09-13-2009, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrazyTrance

no need to worry.

Do it again! It's fun!!!

There is need to worry, OD'in on pills is fun

Quote:

Originally Posted by Addicted2Kouki

You shouldnt smash down the block with Seafoam in your crankcase..

It thins your oil.

Alot of oil will leave a base film, Leave seafoam out of your engine, period. Any modern oil will clean your engine better than pure petrol.

Quote:

Originally Posted by miklos

www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZyz-np6tDI&feature=related
He says you can leave it in the oil

Ok, do this, put it in your oil, leave it there for lets say, 300 miles. Send the sample to blackstone labs.

Report back. How much aluminum?

Quote:

Originally Posted by FaLKoN240

It also fouls up sparkplugs and o2 sensors... no one ever notices that for some reason.

They dont notice the warped rods either.

09-25-2008, 09:46 AM	#1
jussjepbrox Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: san jose Age: 38 Posts: 266 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	SEAFOAM gone wrong or is it my engine so i just seafoamed my car 1/3 brake boost, crank, gas so while i was doing it thru the booster the smoke came from sumwhere out of my engine didnt think much of it waited 10 mins started the car idle for a couple mins idle was good and consitant, while i was driving i smashed around the block for a few mins when i got home the smoke was coming from my hood i look under didnt know it was coming from, is my engine going bad???

09-25-2008, 09:51 AM	#3
ryguy Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chicago Suburbs Age: 36 Posts: 1,544 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Woah dude, call the grammar police. Seafoam is SUPPOSED to smoke like a mofo when you use it through the vacuum system, you might have an exhaust leak that's letting it into your engine bay. If I understand what you're trying to say, there's nothing to worry about. It's just the seafoam doing its job. __________________

09-25-2008, 10:03 AM	#6
CrazyTrance Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Tucson, AZ Age: 37 Posts: 274 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	no need to worry. Do it again! It's fun!!! __________________ 450sx.com

09-13-2009, 12:55 AM	#10
*FaLKoN240* Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Temecula Posts: 16,893 Trader Rating: (73) Feedback Score: 73 reviews	It also fouls up sparkplugs and o2 sensors... no one ever notices that for some reason. __________________ Best way to do business with me? Make your best offer FIRST.

09-25-2008, 09:49 AM	#2
ManoNegra Guild of Skullduggerous Intent Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Socal Posts: 7,841 Trader Rating: (48) Feedback Score: 48 reviews	you probably have an exhaust leak in the manifold or downpipe area does the car sound louder than usual?

09-25-2008, 09:52 AM	#4
jussjepbrox Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: san jose Age: 38 Posts: 266 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	no its got a stock exhaust and is quiet as hell and it doesnt sound like theres any leaks

09-25-2008, 09:59 AM	#5
markyboi Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: california Posts: 1,105 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	if there is a smoke coming out of your engine using seafoam, then there is obviously a leak the smoke should be coming out of your exhaust just like it's suppose to be

09-26-2008, 12:27 AM	#8
kawika219 Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Hawaii Posts: 283 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	just some advice. i would actually change your oil after seafoaming it.

09-13-2009, 12:51 AM	#9
miklos Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Bay California Posts: 269 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZyz-np6tDI&feature=related He says you can leave it in the oil