STARTING A CAR THAT’S BEEN SITTING
But before you turn the key and hope for the best, it’s important to consider just what kind of shape your engine is in.
Follow this checklist to get your car running again without causing damage from common problems that can develop while a vehicle sits.
CLEANING A FUEL SYSTEM
WITH SEA FOAM
step by step
Gummy varnish and deposits are a common cause of problems like rough idle, loss of power, or poor fuel efficiency in a car that’s been sitting. Adding a high concentration of Sea Foam Motor Treatment or Sea Foam High Mileage to the fuel tank is an easy way to clean fuel residues and deposits from the entire fuel system. If your engine has been sitting for a long time, here are three steps to get it cleaned up and running well again with Sea Foam:
- Start by draining or syphoning the old fuel from the tank.
- Add 2-3 gallons of fresh fuel and a can of Sea Foam High Mileage to the fuel tank. If you can’t drain all the fuel, you’ll still want to add some fresh fuel to bring back fuel volatility.
- Drive until almost empty (at least twenty miles if possible) before refueling with fresh fuel.
PRE-START CHECKLIST
GETTING AN ENGINE RUNNING AGAIN
First, it’s important to note that the length of time a vehicle has been parked — and in what environment — can make a big difference. A battery can die within weeks without a charge, fuel can begin to degrade within a month, unprotected engine components can begin to corrode in just days, especially in a damp environment.
If you know the vehicle’s history and when essential maintenance like fluid changes were last completed, you’re ahead of the game and may have a shorter checklist. But if you’re not sure, it’s best to follow each step below.
HOW SEA FOAM HELPS clean fuel systems
Sea Foam Motor Treatment can help overcome common engine problems by cleaning your vehicle’s entire fuel system, including fuel passageways and injectors, and adding lubricity to upper cylinders.
For regular fuel system maintenance, add one ounce of Sea Foam Motor treatment to each gallon of gas. Use the same ratio to stabilize fuel if your vehicle isn’t used regularly.
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