HOW TO CLEAN DIRTY INTAKE VALVES WITH SEA FOAM SPRAY

COMMON INTAKE
VALVE PROBLEMS

Engine valves play a crucial role in making an engine run properly, but like any engine part, they can develop problems over time that, if not addressed, can eventually lead to costly repairs.

First, a little background. Generally speaking, valves come in two varieties: intake and exhaust.

Intake valves control the amount of fuel and air mixture that is allowed into the combustion chamber and exhaust valves are responsible for releasing spent gasses from the cylinders.

When operating properly, valves open and close at precise times and make thousands of strokes per minute. Over time, valves can develop problems that can range from minor to catastrophic. Several different engine operational failures, such as a broken timing belt or overheating, can lead to valve damage (bent or broken valves). But even under normal operating conditions, common problems can surface.

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HELPS REMOVE HARMFUL DEPOSITS FROM CRITICAL ENGINE AREAS

Use Sea Foam Spray to clean intake valves and upper engine areas where fuel cleaners can’t reach.

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INTAKE VALVE PROBLEMS AND HOW TO FIX THEM

COMMON PROBLEMS CAUSED BY DIRTY INTAKE VALVES

In a modern GDI (gasoline direct injection) engine, cleansing gasoline detergents do not reach behind the intake valves, allowing buildup of carbon deposits that can lead to valves that intermittently stick or don’t allow for proper airflow to the cylinders. That can create a loss of power, rough idle, hesitation, misfires, a drop in fuel economy and other problems.

It’s not unusual for issues related to carbon buildup to be misdiagnosed as faulty plugs, ignition coils or fuel injectors. Replacing those components, or reflashing the ECM, are common. But those efforts just waste the time and resources of a shop, and result in unhappy comeback customers because the actual problem is not addressed.

Valves can also stick for a number of reasons, such as deposits from oil or fuel, or weakened valve springs. A stuck valve will not only create performance problems—it could also cause a piston to make contact with the seat, causing major damage. Routine maintenance—regular oil changes and fresh fuel—can help prevent these valve problems.

CLEANING INTAKE VALVES WITH SEA FOAM SPRAY

Since gas does not wash over the intake valves in a GDI engine, fuel additives can’t reach behind the intake valves to clean deposits. Treating your engine with Sea Foam Spray through the intake is an easy way to clean deposits from intake valves in GDI engines.

How SEA FOAM SPRAY helps
CLEAN INTAKE VALVES

SEA FOAM SPRAY CLEANS CRITICAL UPPER ENGINE AREAS WHERE FUEL CLEANERS CAN’T REACH.
Sea Foam Spray is a blend of cleaning and lubricating petroleum ingredients that can be used safely in all types of 2 and 4 stroke gasoline engines. Especially important for modern GDI engines, it cleans critical upper engine areas where fuel cleaners can’t reach.

Apply Sea Foam Spray through fuel injection throttle bodies to clean harmful engine deposits from intake valves and combustion chamber areas. Use Sea Foam Spray to fog engines and coat spark plug cavities to protect your engine during storage.

Sea Foam Spray does not contain harsh detergent or abrasive chemicals that can harm your engine or fuel system components. Help your engine run cleaner and last longer!
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QUALITY OF PRODUCT
VERY EFFICIENT ON NEWER DIRECT INJECTION SYSTEMS
“I’m a master technician and this stuff works great in the newer direct injection systems. They are a pain with carbon build up anyway and this product really helps if used regularly.”
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JBOWMAN / 2016 CHEVY SILVERADO / ENGINE PRO IN NORTH CAROLINA
EFFECTIVENESS
PERFORMANCE YOU CAN SEA
“I heard about this years ago and had to try it. So simple to use and was almost foolproof. Sprayed the intake following directions and let it sit for a bit. Started it up and went for it. About 3 min in I could already tell the difference in how much better it was running..”
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“My 06 Trail Blazer was dogging it when I wanted to pass someone. After one can of Sea Foam Spray I no longer have any hesitation when I stomp on the gas pedal and I have 155 thousand miles on my SUV.”
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RUNNING SO MUCH BETTER!
“I drive a 2014 Ford Fusion that has 148,000 miles on it. The engine was not running right, with a lack of power. At the last oil change it was suggested that I try adding Sea Foam Motor Treatment to clean out years of buildup. Treating the gas and the oil seemed to clean things out. It’s been running so much better!”
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RON V / 2014 FORD FUSION / EVERYDAY ENGINE OWNER IN UTAH
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