HOW TO USE SEA FOAM
MOTOR TREATMENT IN OIL
BENEFITS
DIRECTIONS
treatment recommendations
SUMMARY
Sea Foam Motor Treatment can be used in every type of gasoline or diesel engine. When added to an engine’s oil crankcase, Sea Foam Motor Treatment works to clean and liquefy heavier oil deposits, so the residues will drain away when the oil is changed. Sea Foam cleans internal engine parts, prevents sludge and other harmful oil formations.

HOW TO USE SEA FOAM
mOTOR TREATMENT IN oil
RELATED QUESTIONS
Will Sea Foam work for 2014 Chevy Impala LS 2.5 engine and can you use the same can for everything?
Thanks for the question, Carl. Yes, you can use Sea Foam Motor Treatment in your 2014 Chevy Impala. It’ll work great in the gas and oil to clean residues and deposits that reduce performance. Here’s a little more info on how to use it:
- Sea Foam Motor Treatment in fuel. I like to wait until the tank is low (1/4 -1/8 tank), add the whole 16 oz can, and then drive for at least 10-20 miles before refueling. It’s safe to add a high concentration like that and it works very well for cleaning fuel residues and deposits. Add it to fuel like this every 3,000 miles or once a year.
- Sea Foam Motor Treatment in oil. Add 1 ounce of Sea Foam per quart of oil in the crankcase. We recommend adding it 100-300 miles before your next oil change. That gives the Sea Foam enough time to circulate and clean, and it allows all the reliquefied oil residues to be drained away with the old oil. To help progressively clean up your oil crankcase, add it before every oil change.
Hope that helps and let me know if there’s anything else!
Can I use Sea Foam in a 2004 Kia Spectra?
Thanks for the question, Mark. Yes, you can use Sea Foam in both the fuel and the oil in your Kia Spectra.
In fuel, I’d recommend waiting until the tank is low, about 1/4 tank or less. Then, add a full 16 oz can and drive at least 10–20 miles before refueling. The higher concentration works much better and faster to clean fuel gum, varnish, and other deposits.
In oil, use 1 oz of Sea Foam per quart of oil, added 100–300 miles before your next oil change.
High Mileage Motor Treatment is also a great option as it’s a great cleaner for older vehicles.
Hope that helps and let me know if you have any other questions!
Best,
Conner
Sea Foam
How much Sea Foam to add to oil to run before the oil change in a 3.5 EcoBoost?
For your 3.5L EcoBoost, add 1 oz of Sea Foam Motor Treatment per quart of oil in the crankcase.
Add the Sea Foam about 100–300 miles before your next oil change, then drive normally. This gives it time to circulate and reliquefy oil residues and deposits so they can drain away with the old oil when you change it.
I have the Sea Foam High Mileage that I’ve had for a couple years for my 2006 Ford Taurus, which I don’t have anymore. My question is can I use this High Mileage Sea Foam for my 2024 Civic SI?
Hey Lonzo,
Thanks for the question. Yes, you can use High Mileage for your 2024 Civic. High Mileage is a great cleaner – it’s formulated to clean stubborn deposits and residues after years of buildup. But you can absolutely use it in a lower mileage vehicle too. It’ll do a good job cleaning up the fuel system.
Here’s what I’d do:
- Wait until the tank is low (about 1/4 tank or less)
- Add a full 16 oz can of High Mileage
- Drive at least 10–20 miles (or until nearly empty) before refueling
The high concentration works much better and faster to clean fuel residues and deposits than adding the same amount to a full tank.
I have a 2008 Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Nomad, with a WET Clutch, can I add Seafoam to oil before an oil change? What benefits can I expect to the Clutch from adding Seafoam? Is there any thing special I should do?How soon should I change the oil after adding it?
Thanks for the question, Ron.
Yes, you can use Sea Foam Motor Treatment in the oil of your 2008 Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Nomad with a wet clutch. Sea Foam is petroleum-based and can be used in for wet clutch oil systems when used at the recommended ratio. Here’s an article on it on our site: https://seafoamworks.com/using-sea-foam-in-a-wet-clutch-oil-system/
Add 1 ounce of Sea Foam per quart of oil, and do not exceed that amount. Then ride normally for about 100–300 miles before changing the oil.
Sea Foam works to reliquefy oil residues and deposits in the crankcase. In a wet clutch system, that can help clean sticky oil residues from the clutch components and oil passages. If deposits are contributing to clutch sticking or poor engagement, cleaning them up may help the clutch operate more smoothly.
There’s nothing special you need to do beyond using the correct ratio and changing the oil afterward. I would not add extra Sea Foam in an attempt to clean the clutch faster—a normal 1 oz per quart treatment is plenty.
Of course, Sea Foam won’t repair worn or mechanically damaged clutch components, but if oil residue or deposits are contributing to the problem, it can definitely help clean them up.

Jim D.TECH
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