HOW TO USE SEA FOAM MOTOR TREATMENT IN FUEL
BENEFITS
applicationS
treatment recommendations
SUMMARY
Pour Sea Foam in your fuel tank to clean and lubricate your entire fuel system. It works through fuel injectors and carburetors to remove harmful residues and deposits from fuel passageways, intake valves, pistons, and chamber areas.
For cleaning a gasoline or diesel fuel system, it’s safe to add more Sea Foam to fuel. In fact, the more Sea Foam you add to fuel, the better it cleans!
Made from petroleum ingredients, Sea Foam is safe and effective when used in all types of gasoline or diesel fuels and fuel blends. Sea Foam does NOT contain harsh detergent or abrasive chemicals that can harm your engine or fuel system components.
HOW TO USE a high concentration of SEA FOAM
mOTOR TREATMENT IN FUEL
RELATED QUESTIONS
What’s the difference in the 5 oz bottle and the 20 oz can of Sea Foam?
Thanks for the question, Heath. The 5 oz and 20 oz are two different formulas.
The 5 oz bottle (IC5 Fuel Injector Cleaner) is specifically formulated to clean fuel injectors only. It’s for gas engines only.
The 20 oz can (Sea Foam Truck & SUV or Pro Size) does a lot more: it cleans and lubricates the entire fuel system (including fuel injectors, chamber areas, and fuel passageways), stabilizes fuel, and can be used in oil. It can also be used in diesel fuel and oil.
Hope that helps!
My 09 Challenger check engine light came on and it has very low mileage and a full tank of gas (with ethanol in my state) that is a couple months old. Can I add Sea Foam to the full tank of gas to see if it resolves my problem or do I need to drain the tank and put Sea Foam in first?
Hi Amy,
Before adding Sea Foam, I’d recommend having someone read the code to help figure out what the problem is. Most auto parts stores will read the code for free. Just ask at the counter for some help with a check engine light. From there, you can figure out if Sea Foam might help the problem.
For adding Sea Foam to the gas tank, here’s what I’d recommend to anyone: wait until you have a low tank of fuel (1/8 to 1/4 tank). Add a full 16 oz can of Sea Foam Motor Treatment or High Mileage, and then drive it until almost empty before refueling. That way you run a high concentration of Sea Foam through the fuel system and engine, which does a great job of cleaning.
Hope that helps!
I want to store my pressure washer for the winter. Is it best to add Sea Foam to the fuel system and run it out, to keep the engine lubed?
Good question, Robert. Here’s what I’d recommend:
Simply add Sea Foam Motor Treatment to the fuel, and run it for about 15 minutes. That will draw the treated fuel through all parts of the fuel system so it’s protected during storage. A high concentration (4-6 oz of Sea Foam per gallon) will do a great job cleaning the fuel system when you’re running it, as well as stabilize the fuel for storage.
It’s up to you whether you store it with a full or partial tank.
Here’s a link with detailed instructions on storage if you’d like more info:
https://seafoamworks.com/uploads/public/resource-library/2022/07/HOW2_Small-Engine-Storage.pdf
Hope that helps!
Hi, I believe my fuel system is acting up. It’s starting to stutter when I drive it at steady speed and steady rpm’s, especially at lower speeds. I was wondering, until I can get it in the shop is it ok to add a whole 16oz can to maybe 2 to 4 gallons of gas and drive it till its basically on E? I’m right under a quarter tank now, so I was wondering if I can add a 16 oz can without putting in more gas? I have a 2015 Chevy Impala. I believe it’s a 2.4 liter engine with the V6. Thank you.
Hey Dan – this is a great question! You are on the right track with your idea to add a full can to a low tank of fuel.
It is okay to add a whole 16oz can of Sea Foam to 2-4 gallons of gas and drive it until almost empty. In fact, that will create a high concentration that will do a great job cleaning. If the stuttering is caused by anything dirty in the fuel system, the Sea Foam will help clear it up. It’s safe to add that amount. You do not have to add any more gas.
High Mileage would be a great choice as well.
Hope that helps!
I have a 1923 model T and a 1930 model A. Is the Sea Foam Motor Treatment okay to use in the old Fords?
Jim D.TECH
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