Has anyone ever tried "Sea Foam"?
06-25-2006, 08:17 PM
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Originally Posted by q8541
Thanks for the pics OCD! I'll Have to try that tomorrow.
06-25-2006, 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by MBasile
I think I'm going to do it through the BPV hose tomorrow too! I just changed my oil yesterday....so I'm gonna have to wait a while for that one...or should I wait to do it all at once?
Here is the technique I used --
When you put it in the oil, make sure its warm/operating temp. Put in the amount required on the bottle, then romp on it for 15-20 min. IMMEDIATELY change oil and filter.
Some say some is a gimmick but I think it works.
06-25-2006, 09:30 PM
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Originally Posted by rau
my 94 1.8L has 107K miles. will this help?
06-25-2006, 09:40 PM
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Originally Posted by subie OCD
Supposedly Seafoam cleans carbon deposits, fuel injectors, etc...when I used it the car felt smoother. I dont think it could hurt...I would do it.
06-25-2006, 10:40 PM
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I just looked at my engine, aside from not having an intercooler (its N/A) I still can't find where the stinking pcv valve is. Am I going to need a Chilton's or Hay's manual to find it? This is my first Subie, for that matter, my first foreign car. I open the hood on my car and I feel like I'm looking at a space ship! Don't laugh, guys. I know where the oil goes! I just look for the little pictures!
06-25-2006, 11:47 PM
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Originally Posted by q8541
I just looked at my engine, aside from not having an intercooler (its N/A) I still can't find where the stinking pcv valve is. Am I going to need a Chilton's or Hay's manual to find it? This is my first Subie, for that matter, my first foreign car. I open the hood on my car and I feel like I'm looking at a space ship! Don't laugh, guys. I know where the oil goes! I just look for the little pictures!
06-25-2006, 11:56 PM
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Originally Posted by q8541
I just looked at my engine, aside from not having an intercooler (its N/A) I still can't find where the stinking pcv valve is. Am I going to need a Chilton's or Hay's manual to find it? This is my first Subie, for that matter, my first foreign car. I open the hood on my car and I feel like I'm looking at a space ship! Don't laugh, guys. I know where the oil goes! I just look for the little pictures!
Originally Posted by kostamojen
Take off your intake and put some right in the throttle body, I just did my n/a 2.5 yesterday with the seafoam and its running better now.
06-26-2006, 09:37 AM
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I have personally seafoamed at least 15-20 cars now with no problems. I did my '95 coupe w/ 1.8L, '01 RS w/ 2.5L and '03 WRX with noticable gains on all of them. Probably will be doing my RS again soon as it's been a year and I only did it lightly the first time.
I recommend putting a zip-tie under the throttle stop to keep the revs up. For some reason this worked great on just about every car - keeps the idle perfect, and your hands free for getting the stuff in your engine.
Also for non MAF cars, Kostamojen is right - just pour it in the TB. For others just find the hose nearest the cylinders but still having even dispersion to all 4. I remember this was a hose on the front of the manifold (not the BPV) for the WRX. Not saying the BPV doesn't work, just that I used a different one.
I recommend putting a zip-tie under the throttle stop to keep the revs up. For some reason this worked great on just about every car - keeps the idle perfect, and your hands free for getting the stuff in your engine.
Also for non MAF cars, Kostamojen is right - just pour it in the TB. For others just find the hose nearest the cylinders but still having even dispersion to all 4. I remember this was a hose on the front of the manifold (not the BPV) for the WRX. Not saying the BPV doesn't work, just that I used a different one.
06-26-2006, 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by wombatsauce
I have personally seafoamed at least 15-20 cars now with no problems. I did my '95 coupe w/ 1.8L, '01 RS w/ 2.5L and '03 WRX with noticable gains on all of them. Probably will be doing my RS again soon as it's been a year and I only did it lightly the first time.
I recommend putting a zip-tie under the throttle stop to keep the revs up. For some reason this worked great on just about every car - keeps the idle perfect, and your hands free for getting the stuff in your engine.
Also for non MAF cars, Kostamojen is right - just pour it in the TB. For others just find the hose nearest the cylinders but still having even dispersion to all 4. I remember this was a hose on the front of the manifold (not the BPV) for the WRX. Not saying the BPV doesn't work, just that I used a different one.
I recommend putting a zip-tie under the throttle stop to keep the revs up. For some reason this worked great on just about every car - keeps the idle perfect, and your hands free for getting the stuff in your engine.
Also for non MAF cars, Kostamojen is right - just pour it in the TB. For others just find the hose nearest the cylinders but still having even dispersion to all 4. I remember this was a hose on the front of the manifold (not the BPV) for the WRX. Not saying the BPV doesn't work, just that I used a different one.
06-26-2006, 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by rau
now, i do have a MAF
06-26-2006, 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by wombatsauce
Yes, that is correct. You will have to use a hose on the intake somewhere. If you are anywhere near San Carlos/Belmont/San Mateo I can help you do your car sometime.
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