HOW TO USE SEA FOAM FOR ENGINE STORAGE AND STABILIZING FUEL
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Sea Foam Motor Treatment works to stabilize stored fuel up to 2 years. Adding Sea Foam to stored tanks helps fuel resist evaporation, preserves ignition vapors, adds protective lubricity, and prevents the formation of gum and varnish in fuel systems. Gum and varnish residues are the most common cause of poor engine function. Using Sea Foam in stored fuel will help your engines start easier and last longer.
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RELATED QUESTIONS
Can I use SEAFOAM in my diesel storage tank that will supply my house oil furnace?
Thanks for the question, Bill! We get a few people asking about Sea Foam in furnaces like that each year. Yes, you can use Sea Foam in your diesel storage tank. Add 1 ounce of Sea Foam per gallon in the tank.
Is it safe for a two stroke engine such as a chainsaw or leaf blower? I would like to run a strong mixture with Sea Foam to clean as well as storage for the winter months. If so what is the best ratio for the mix?
Hi Jacob,
Thanks for the question! Yes, Sea Foam Motor Treatment is safe and effective in any gas or diesel engine, including your two strokes.
You can use up to a 1:2 ratio of Sea Foam to fuel. Here’s what I’d do:
- Add the Sea Foam to a small amount of fuel (8-16 oz of fuel).
- Run the engine for a few minutes to draw the treated fuel through the system.
- Let it soak overnight.
- Run it again for a few minutes before storing it for winter.
I have a can of Sea Foam that I bought 2 or 3 years ago. Is it still good to use or does it have a lifespan?
For a 1992 motorhome with about 3/8 tank of gas in it, should I put a can of Sea Foam in it, then let it run in the driveway for 15 minutes, and leave it for the winter, in MN, outside, starting it periodically through the winter? Or do I have to fill up the tank after putting Sea Foam in it? It’s a 1992 Tioga Montara Fleetwood.
Thanks for the question, Terry!
You do not have to fill up the tank after adding Sea Foam. That plan will work great in your motorhome. Just make sure to add at least 1 oz of Sea Foam per gallon of fuel in the tank. A second can wouldn’t hurt if you want to get some extra cleaning power in addition to stabilizing the fuel and protecting the fuel system.
Should I store my 2024 Toro self-propelled mower with Sea Foam in the gas tank (there’s a very small amt of gas in tank) over the winter? My neighbor told me storing with a small amount of gas in tank is better for gaskets. Living in Mn guarantees a long cold storage. How much Sea Foam should I use? Thank you.
Thanks for the question! Adding Sea Foam to your mower’s tank will help prevent the fuel from breaking down and help prevent varnish from forming in the fuel tank. Varnish is a very common cause of poor engine performance in small engines like mowers, so Sea Foam in the gas tank during storage is an easy way to prevent issues.
You’ll want to add at least 1 oz of Sea Foam per gallon of fuel in the tank. However, it’s okay to add more than that. In fact, a higher concentration will do a great job cleaning any varnish in the fuel system.
Here’s what I’d do: add about ¼ of a can (it doesn’t have to be precise). Then, run the engine long enough for the treatment to work through the entire fuel system (about 5-10 minutes of idling).
Jim D.TECH
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