HOW TO USE SEA FOAM MOTOR TREATMENT IN FUEL
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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
Is Sea Foam safe to use in the gas of a 2016 GMC Yukon xl 5.3l v8?
Hi Jack,
Thanks for the question! Yes, you can use Sea Foam Motor Treatment in your vehicle. It’s compatible with your 2016 GMC Yukon. Just follow the instructions on the can.
Here’s a little more info on how to use it:
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.
I have a 2016 Traverse I’m deep cleaning. For fuel injectors, how much Sea Foam do I use per gallon, or cans on a low tank fuel?
Great question, Jessica, and you’re on the right track.
I’d use Sea Foam High Mileage. 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, including on injectors.
Should I siphon my gas that has been in my boat for a year? It is ethanol free gas and has sit during a medical rehab! It runs my 250 hp Mercury pro XS.
Hi Dennis,
Thanks for the question!
Best practice would be to drain the fuel.
After one year though, it should still start and run fine. If you don’t drain it, I’d wait until you have 2-4 gallons, add an entire can of Marine PRO, and run it for at least 20 minutes (just don’t run out of fuel). The high concentration will do a good job cleaning up any gum and varnish that formed while the fuel sat. After that, add 1 ounce of Marine PRO per gallon to every tank of fuel. That will prevent gum and varnish from forming going forward.
Hello
I have a 2023 Chevrolet Suburban with 165,000 miles. Which kind of Sea Foam should I use to clean my fuel system?
Thanks for the question!
I’d use High Mileage. It’s a really good cleaner that is formulated to remove stubborn deposits and residues.
Here’s what I’d do to get the most out of it for fuel system cleaning: 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.
Can I use Sea Foam to clean the inside of a varnished gas tank?
Good question, Rob.
Yes, you can use a mixture of Sea Foam Motor Treatment (or High Mileage) and fresh fuel at a ratio of 50/50. That ratio will be plenty strong to clean. Pour the mixture in the tank, and let it sit for 24-48 hours. Make sure it’s filled above the “contamination line.” Periodically, move the fuel tank around to get the mixture of Sea Foam and gas moving. It is best if you can get a little heat inside the tank, so leave it outside as long as you can in direct sunlight if that’s an option. Sea Foam works better at higher temperatures. Dispose of the fuel/Sea Foam mix once finished.
If you have small engine and want to clean that up at the same time, here’s what I’d try:
Add a can of Sea Foam followed by a gallon of fresh fuel. Start and run the engine for 8 minutes to allow the Sea Foam concentration to draw through the carburetor circuits. Shut off the engine and let the engine sit over night or longer (2 to 3 days is better). After the long cleaning soak, add another gallon of fresh gas and run the engine for 5 to 8 minutes to heat up. Then take it for a short spin to create more upper engine heat and compression. Much of the Sea Foam will remain in the tank and continue to clean as you go. At that point the fuel system and fuel passageways should be very clean!
After that, run a cleaning dose of Sea Foam Motor Treatment to a low tank of fuel (full can in 2-3 gallons of fuel, or the equivalent ratio), and drive till almost empty before refilling. The high concentration will help clean out any varnish in the rest of the fuel system.

Jim D.TECH
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