How to clean diesel fuel injectors without removing parts
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- Brian from Sea Foam shows a super easy, fast and effective method for cleaning diesel fuel injectors, chamber areas, and compression rings using Sea Foam Motor Treatment. Watch Brian demonstrate from start to finish. Shows engine warm up, primary diesel fuel filter removal, drains and primes filter/housing with straight Sea Foam, installs new fuel filter, then hot soak and go!
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I’m a diesel mechanic and I use this all the time at work and on my diesel truck. Best stuff on the market! Love it!!
If you recommend on kenworth 270
I don’t see why you wouldnt.
Hi buddy this stuff ok for cars with twin turbos and dpfs? I know most of not all cars and tricks (diesel) have dpf's
It’s ok to use on any of it. Just grab a bottle and read the instructions. I’ve literally used it on all types of industrial diesel equipment from 1600 air compressors, generators, CAT, JD, and Cummins engines.
@@michaelwatson2669 aw cool thanks buddy
I CANT BELIEVE THIS WORKED BUT IT DID. I have an 85 F350 with the 6.9 IDI. It was stalling at every shift (4 sp stick). Followed this procedure to a tee and the truck runs great now. Thanks again!
I just replaced the cylinder head gasket on my 1995 cummins. I was amazed how little carbon buildup there was on the head and upper cylinder with 283k miles. Always added about 1/4 can of seafoam to a tank fill of around 30gal. Good stuff. No snake oil here.
Thanks, Brian. I’ve been a sea-foam user for decades. I have been and will continue to be a loyal, if not too bright, Follower of the magic.
Just did this for the first time after owning a '97 7.3 Powerstroke for 80k miles. Made a big difference and will continue the periodic use to keep it clean.
Amazing,6.0 superduty,...my injectors were so bad that I really thought that I was going to end up paying $1000 for new ones.
I did exactly the steps that were told in this video, damn sceptical, but low and behold if it didn't clear them up and it just purs again. Runs so smooth that I really can't believe it.
Thank you
Nice!
Put some in my 1998 Suzuki intruder, the smoke, omg the smoke… was making my own white fluffy clouds, but when I took her out later, it was like a new bike again. The front even lifted which up until now it never had. Amazing stuff. !
I used it on my 1995 BMW 730i V8 engine and it cleared a faulty petrol injector, Marvelous stuff and I highly recommend it
Been using sea foam in all my Goldwing engines new old small and big zbf and I can tell you this stuff absolutely is the best stuff ever it works and I highly recommend it.
Seafoam is the best additive on the market I have used it in every possible combustible engine you could think of. It has brought several weedeaters and leaf blowers back to life.
BAMA HAMMER how do you use them on weedeaters?
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!
My Deere 790 diesel tractor just started running at a low idle and rough. Changed fuel filter and no change. Thought I was going to have to take it in to the dealer $$$$.
Found your video and did as suggested, BOOM! Back to running great.
👍
I just ran a can of Seafoam through my 2002 Jetta TDI and it's like a whole new car. So much more power and is getting 4mpg better than before! Awesome product!
4 miles per gallon more in a vw tdi?????
NO WAY!!!!
You can easily retire from those savings!!!
@@dkrawk8309😂
Thanks my man. You are absolutely right. I think you might have saved me from a costly repair bill. We appreciate you much sir from Minnesota.
I’m in Minnesota too!!
I use Seafoam in my small engines to clean lifters and carbon from intakes and pistons. The real deal was adding to the oil in my 1.8T Passat. It cleaned the engine valve train so well, I was amazed. Read how to do it on a VW Forum and it really cleaned the internals. These engines were notorious for coking the oil due to high turbo temps. It's a great product, also cleans carburetors incredibly well.
Coking I used to do that when I was younger. Leave that stuff alone boys
I run seafoam in my 03 lb7 we all know how those injectors are , especially if the maintenance isnt kept up. Shit works wonders. I recommend seafoam to all my diesel bros ❗️
My lb7 with bad injectors started rolling coal and I was pumped. Now, it won’t stop rolling coal. Hopefully seafoam and a new fuel filter help.
@@nonyubusiness6554did it help?
i just pulled my injectors out and cleaned them manually. i Have always used 1 can of foam every couple of months. well worth the money. still running original AA injectors on my 96 7.3
Thank you for the post!
@@SeaFoamOfficial After following this video, I find that pulling injectors is a waste of time. Kudos to you.
200,000 mi is the aprox. useful life of a HEUI injector.
Regardless of the most meticulous maintenance and filtration their performwncr drops of exponentially.
They will and do commonly last a long time but performance will be compromised.
They are so inexpensive to replace yourself anymore why not?
Running seafoam on my 97 7.3 F350 with 277K on it, hoping this works since there is a slight skip from injector 8 according to the scanner
Ok, 2002 F450 diesel 280,000 miles. This thing was smoking embarrassingly, to the point of not wanting to drive it. It was definitely unburnt fuel. I have regularly used Power Service but to no avail it started smoking like a chimney. I followed the directions for this 'hot' treatment, let it soak an extra 5 minutes because that is how bad it was. I was blown away by the instant results. I will be using this in my vehicles just as preventive maintenance. It took care of my issue instantly. Great product and thanks!
+Paul Fitzpatrick Hi Paul
Thanks for sharing your experience and glad you figured it out! When it comes to real world outcomes, high concentrations of straight Sea Foam through primary diesel fuel filters and full cans of Sea Foam Spray (for gasoline intakes only) through gasoline throttle bodies are working through injectors (diesel) and chambers at fuel mix ratios of up to 50 percent (gas) to running on straight Sea Foam (diesel). Flat out, the petroleum solvency/dosage effect is considerably greater than tank additive mix ratios. Tank approaches are important and great for cleaner fuel system maintenance, but serious cleaning results require a real world cleaning approach.
Remember that Sea Foam is made from petroleum so always safe, can never add too much to diesel fuel...So, can clean and lubricate your injectors and chambers as often as you think you need to!
Watch for our new videos on "How Engines Work" where we show how soft, unburned hydrocarbon residues form...Stay tuned!
Paul Fitzpatrick
you believe in snake oil?
60 hp mercury 4 efi stroke
Hmm, sounds like its time to do the 5.9 now that its at 270k miles.
Nice Application Video. Will be giving it a try.
THANK YOU!!!!!! This worked amazingly. 2006 Duramax with 226,000 Miles. Injector balance rates before -0.8,-0.9,3.7,-2.0,-0.9,-1.5,1.9,0.5 After 0.3,-0.1,0.7,-1.2,0.0,-1.2,1.5,0.0.
Thanks, Michael. Of the Sea Foam high concentration cleaning procedures, this method gets noticed (fast improvement) for sure!
Just performed this on my 7.3 Powerstroke. Worked great.
Thanks, Spencer. Great to hear! Tell your friends!
I’ve been skeptical of this myself but it WORKS! I did as they said but overtreated it and now a 7.3 Excursion, a forklift, and one other Diesel vehicle I did this with runs like new again. It cleaned out the fuel system so well, it plugged the fuel filters so make sure and change those after. 👍
Just watched your video, just the info I was looking for, thanks. Put Seafoam in my tank, than used your instructions in my fuel filter. Ran 2 min, waited 12 min, drove up the highway than up the canyon about 45 min ride. Running well so far, will see how it is on startup tomorrow. Have a Ford 350 6.0 diesel, with about 145k
So how was the next cold start?
Did it help your engine
Did not seem to work very well. Won't buy again.
As a mechanic I use seafoam for everything my own vehicles also I use normal seafoam in all my tranny's, motor oil , fuel tanks and I love the penetrate spray also only thing I use awesome products
Thanks, Patrick!😊
I also cleaned out the High Pressure Oil System on a 7.3 Excursion with this as well. I treated it 2 to 1 (30oz instead of 15oz) and I won’t specify how long I ran it but when I changed the oil, drained the oil filter, and looked inside the filter, Seafoam did its job and cleaned out the HPO side of a 7.3 Excursion. It now idles nice and smooth and the throttle response is what it should be 👍
THANKS Brian, I started today with the rough idle, ran fine yesterday its 9° outside (I use Howles diesel treatment) 3/4 tank or 200 gallon. I'll do exactly as you said and report back to you today. It's now 6am here in Indiana.
Let us know!
Brian, I have to say...AMAZING!!!
My Maxxiforce 13 was running like I had 2 or 3 bad injectors this morning. I purchased (9) 16oz bottles (1) in oil, (2) in each tank (1) in the primary (3) in the secondary. Replaced both filters. Did the steps start ran 2 mins shut it down, waited 15 mins, started ran 35 mins...back at the yard and its running LIKE NEW!!! I'M A BELIEVER. Thanks Brian.
@@germandawg47That's great news! Love it! 😊
@@SeaFoamOfficial Thanks for the help dedicated SEAFOAM for life going to use it in all my vehicles.
Thanks Brian, I’m gonna work on my 2007 Chevy Silverado 2500HD 6.6L Classic tomorrow .. your videos have been helpful because I’m sick and tired of our local mechanics ✋🏼🤙🏼
How did it go??
Robert Trujillo so far I would say it definitely has worked for my truck.. there’s some hesitation when starting but that’s just because I gotta faulty MAF sensor I’m replacing next week.. other than that it has worked for me 👍👍
@@OOOOOO12345 no I haven’t tried that
excellent product
Did exactly this with my v10 diesel Touareg and it worked great just dumping the whole can in the filter area. It started right up and ran without any issues. Recommended.
TDi right?
@@nerfornuthn3538 Yes, 5L
THANKS FOR GREAT VIDEO AND ANSWERS TO EVERYONE !!
Glad to help! Another great resource for this info is the HOW2 Instructions page on the SeaFoamSales.com website. Always feel free to ask questions!
That's good to hear I'll use it. Thanks.
Glad to help! Always feel free to let us know if you have more questions.
I just did this to my 2002 F350 (7.3) with 560,000kms and OMFG!!! Power restore!!! As soon as I got done waiting the 15 minute waiting period - I drove off my driveway and instantly noticed a difference. Fuel economy went up as well.
My tip: only use 1 can of seafoam for this 7.3 fuel filter housing. I tried adding a little bit of my 2nd can and it was too much (over spilled when reinstalling the fuel filter cap)
I will always use this method everytime I change my fuel filter. Amazing results!!!
Thank you Seafoam!!!
Great post!
I couldn't even get 1 whole can in the fuel bowl, I had a hose hooked up to the drain (so I didn't waste any additive) and had to drain off about 6oz to get the filter back in without overflow. It wasn't a new filter, as I just changed the filter 50 miles ago, and I suppose a new filter would soak up a good bit of additive. Fingers crossed that I notice a difference. (99' F350 500k + mi)
Dear: Seafoam,
I Love you. I hope you never change, as you are perfect just the way you are!
After being scared off SEVERAL times from putting you in my 24v 5.9, i finally decided to do it. All the reviews of blown up metal, and melted seals, and other issues, never happend with me... I watched this video this morning, had a hard starting issue, drove straight to ct and grabbed two bottles. Followed your directions to a T, and hoooly crap! In the half hour drive, my MPGs went up 1.5, and my engine sounds amazing.
I am quite happy with the results!! I have always used you on anything gas, but this has opened a new world to me.
My apologies for ever talking down about you. I have learned my lesson, and cant wait to start the next chapter in our lives together.
Sincerely, '06 24v 5.9.
Thanks for the post! The diesel injector (prime filter) method is a Sea Foam application that typically shows obvious and quick improvements. Glad you noticed!
@@SeaFoamOfficial would you recommend putting this in a 6.4 diesel .mine runs well .if it ain't broke ,don't fix it ..lol
@@Prariedog Yes, works great in diesel fuel an motor oil - cleans and lubricates!
Wow great advice will try it on my 5 9 Cummins!
any diff
Your 5.9 Cummins has a return line in the fuel system. It's pointless to fill the fuel filter, it all ends up back in the tank!
My injector balance rates were all over the place and way out of specifications on my LLY Duramax. Followed the video and now all the rates are within specifications. Best $30 I've spent in awhile.
After several years of not looking at my fuel filter, my tractor pulled down and died while Bush hogging . I changed the fuel filter and got it home with an injector hammering. I followed your instructions and my tractor runs like new. My DTC 360 tractor and my truck will be regular Sea Foam users.
I just did this to my 04.5 cummins. it was missing and smoking a lot on cold start ups. after using sea foam I no longer have a miss and much less smoke at start up!
Awesome, Matt. Thanks for sharing! Keep at it. Can do as often as you wish... Best part is you only needed one can to get those results!
Matt Mecikalski u still have the 04 if so hows it treating you
Good stuff ! Helped my lb7 !!
Hi Brady -glad to hear and thanks for using Sea Foam!
What was your lb7 doing.
Kurt Guy smoking at idle and rough idle. Injectors were definitely dirty. Starts much quicker as well. Did two cans with ten gallons in the tank.
Ok, So I purchased a 2006 F-350 about four months ago. Ran perfect, then I noticed I was getting some stiction, and loss of power while driving the truck. During daily drives the truck struggles to gain power and skips. I've used a few diesel fuel additives over the past few weeks with no results. So now that I'v seen this video, I'm going to give this a try before I decide to send it into the shop for new injectors. The reviews I'v read, several have said its saved them thousands not needing to replace injectors after used of Sea Foam. Picked up a bottle of Sea Foam today. Update to come!
Hi Matt: Injector stiction happens on the oil side, so add 1.5 ounces of Sea Foam Motor Treatment for each quart of oil in your Ford's crankcase. So, do both: add a can of Sea Foam to your crankcase + try the injector cleaning method by priming your fuel filter cavity with Sea Foam. Let us know what happens...
Matt McDaniel what was the outcome?
Did sea foam help your truck ?
I have always used Lucas,but gonna give Sea Foam a try on my 5.9 Cummins!
Let me know how this worked out for you please.
I'm gonna stick with the Lucas,I heard good things about Seafoam in gas engines,but am not gonna try it in my 5.9.
chris hunt then I will follow suit.
Thanks 👍
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Thanks for the how to.
7.3 Idi Multifuel/Diesel + Sea Foam = one pristine, beautiful, and sexy machine
Yes, isn't she wonderful!
Hey! I have a question about my particular diesel. I'm very worried about hydrolocking my 7.3 IDI (not powerstroke) engine due to its very high compression ratio. *23.3:1*
Awesome
seafoam really works saved my truck I got a 95 F 350 with a 7.3 engine turbo diesel and it work much better in fact I thought my injectors were totally thrashed and I run it straight I pull the fuel lines and I ran seafoam Strait I mean 50% diesel 50% seafoam and I ran six cans of it and I put it back on and I ran more on the fuel tank and I run it hard and it fix the problem my poor truck was shaking so bad and it fix it now is working just fine I'm not getting paid for this I'm just really happy I don't have to buy injectors
Thanks, Gabriel. That's great news!
@@SeaFoamOfficial How do I avoid the seafoam going into the return line and back into the tank when I feed the engine by filling seafoam in the fuel filter? Can I pull of the intake line that goes directly into the engine and feed it 100% seafoam that way through?
@@Gustav4 Do you mean the line that goes into the fuel filter?
@@SeaFoamOfficial the return to the tank is located after the fuel filter, so all the fuel that is pump back into the fuel tank is pumped through the filter first.
@@SeaFoamOfficial I have a big ?? I have an 2011 International truck max force diesel truck now is rattling pretty bad and lose power already and some guys said is a injector what do u think to used or kit seafoam ???
I'm a believer. Had injector knock start after the truck sat for a few weeks. Did the procedure and the knock is gone.
Thank you sirrr
Used it in the crankcase of a Detroit 12.7. My oil samples were coming back with very high soot. It dropped the soot level down alot according to the sample. Works great!
Great news, Rodney - thanks for sharing!
I know it's 4yrs late, but where did you feed it today thru? Did u pull out the charger cooler hoses?
@vroor32 I ran it in the oil itself. I was trying to delay a complete engine overhaul. Soot is a killer for diesel engines.
@@pootietang9947 I bought Hot Shot's Secret - DDD Diesel Duo, 2qt STICTION Eliminator and 2qt Diesel Extreme ...but I'm still hesitant in using them on my 12.7🫤 ....did you get any positive or negative noticeable effect after doing your treatment?
@vroor32 according to my oil sample the soot went down alot. I used it about 400 miles before a oil change. Make sure you put the correct amount in. Have you done a oil sample yet?
For decades the old semi truck drivers added three quarts of ATF into each of their fuel tanks. Just a few miles later their trucks would run like new. On a diesel pickup I would guess one quart in the fuel tank once in a while would do the same thing.
Newbie here, ATF automatic trans fluid ?
Add to diesel? Thank you.
@@north4961you "can" do that but remember it turns your diesel red... So there's that.
I was about to spend a ton of money on my 6.0 I did this sea foam and fixed the issue I highly recommend sea foam 👌🏼
Thanks for posting, Enrique. Great news!
Did you just pour it fuel filter housing like in the video? I have a 6.0 and am debating to do this
How much does it cost plz..... Is it sold on internet as i live in Mauritius Island....
You're about to spend a ton of money on it anyway, it's a 6.0.
@@10Gauge I own a 6.0, but have to admit I did get a good laugh from ur comment!!
I put a pint of transmission fluid in a full tank of fuel always works ive used transmission fluid to clean the injectors on my peterbuilt never had a problem and works great over 700 thousand miles never had a injector problem
I am looking for a technique to clean a diesel pump without removing it from a IH 1086. The pump is clogged with the green slime. Can you help?
Pretty straight forward video. I appreciate it. Is this process okay on an Ecodiesel Ram 1500? My injector issue was misdiagnosed as a timing problem, now they are telling me my fuel injectors need to be taken apart and cleaned.
Thx, Sean. Yes, safe for any diesel engine!
very good choice using wix filter
All right, I'm a believer. I did an injector hot soak on a 99' F350 7.3 ZF6 (over 500k mi.) this afternoon. I was experiencing somewhat of a 'choppy' vibration at higher RPM's or high idle revs. Also, it seemed sluggish at WOT. It did not cure this issue 100%, but my injectors are fairly old and the truck was sitting for over 2 years awaiting a tranny rebuild. There was however a noticeable difference. The truck seems livelier, and the idle seems much smoother. I followed the directions supplied in this video by Sea Foam Official to a 'T'. Only issue I ran into, was discovering a fuel bowl O-ring leak (totally unrelated to the hot soak), which I suppose is a good thing to find it sooner than later (and luckily I have a fuel bowl refresh kit on hand)... It's been a long journey bringing back this 7.3 to its former glory after a long life on the road as a heavy haul commercial fleet truck. Sea Foam hot soaks will definitely be part of my regular maintenance routine going forward.
Sea foam is the only fuel additive that I believe in. I had a miss in my cummins diesel and used sea foam which resolved it
Thanks for the comment!
Must have consumed poor quality fuel
Great help
Glad!
Thanks for replying, I just tried on my ford diesel, can't believe how smooth the engine runs and how the power has improved.
That's great news - thanks for sharing. As far as product applications go, the diesel filter method makes a lot of Sea Foam believers because the results are immediate. Now watch to see if your MPG recovers a bit.
There isn't a sea foam topic I've read in particular but I've seen a few post in the 6.4 section where techs say not to use it, I never questioned them as to why.
Thank you, Marc. One consequence of popular products is misinformation of various sorts. In any case, the issue that comes to mind is harm caused by water through newer technology diesel injectors.
how often could i do this procedure on my 03 duramax and should i run it with a load to get the best result
2X per year is healthy and every time you replace the primary fuel filter. Sea Foam thrives under heat and compression so pulling a load will help! Great questions, by the way.
Been using this stuff for a long time on gas and diesel rigs and love it. Only have one question. Where do I get one of those awesome hoodies?
I put three cans of this stuff in my tank and one in my crankcase in my 2500HD with 240K miles. Honestly I'm surprised how much it helped. I gained power back, throttle response is better, and I actually gained 2MPG. From now on I'm using this stuff habitually every 10K miles or so.
What year and realy in thr crqck case
@@michaelcooney2764 2013. In the diesel and in the oil. No issues at all. I'm doing it again when I get home from offshore lol
i will be trying this tomorrow on my 6.0
good
I would think two minutes would be a little too long to run to get in the injectors. Like my 6.9 and 7.3 engines runs a lot of bypass or return fuel to the tank. I'd think maybe 30 seconds or so would be more than enough. Maybe take the lines loose and hand pump the Seafoam into the filter , that way one would be sure to get the benefit of the product.
Phil: anywhere from :30 to 2 minutes would work fine. Either way, straight Sea Foam is able to pass through the injectors and into the chambers, which is a considerably higher cleaning concentration than mixed in fuel.
Check out 6.5 diesel life I use seafoam regularly and it has helped keep the truck running in tip top shape love it !!!!!
I just followed this procedure on my 2006 6.0, it made a very noticeable improvement. My truck has 174000 miles, and this was the first time the injectors had been cleaned...short of a bottle of Sea Foam in the tank ever now and then. I was at the point of thinking probably new injectors in the near future.
So my question: Should I do this procedure a 2nd time now just to finished any needed cleaning, or just wait till my next fuel filter change??
Hi Keith: Thanks for the question. You can do as often as you wish. Simple once you have the hang of it. 4 times a year is better than 2 times, etc.
Hey man, I also own 2006 6.0L if you don't mind me asking what issue prior to seafoam use were you experiencing? I'm considering trying this Seafoam out.
@@twtllc18 I was having really long crank times. Also at highway speeds or towing when I would accelerate I would have what felt like a miss in the engine or like it was gasping for fuel.
Can you use marvel Mistry oil in the same manner
I'll be using this in my 2006 Isuzu NPR 5.2 diesel with 156k miles.
how did it work with your 5.2L?
Thanks! It woke my 2000 F350 with 256K up! There was a bit of hesitation and it cleaned it up! After the hot soak period, I drove it around and "raw hided" it a few times, after driving it 30 mins I got out and Im sold onto sea foam! I could still smell it slightly as it was running... ( outside at idle but not an unpleasant smell) I added it to the fuel and added a quart to the engine oil too ...I will drive it about another 3k and change the oil Thanks seafoam!
Gavin H they recommend only drivin a couple hundred miles with it in the oil. 3k miles might not be very good
Yes add about a week before an oil change, or a few hundred miles. Then an oil change to clear the junk out that Is now loose.
I used on my bmw wow
My fuel filters are bottom mounted (screw up into the housing). In that instance would I just fill up/saturate the filter elements before I screw the. In?
When used as a crankcase additive, how long should it be used before performing an oil change on a fuel injected engine?
Great question. We recommend add to oil 100 to 300 drive miles before each oil&filter change.
Seafoam works great for cleaning deposits and fuel stabilization. I run it in all my gasoline engines and they start reliably when needed. However it is a emulsifier (suspends water in the fuel) so if you have a diesel with the water separator drain, it might not be the best choice to run in the tank all the time.
Thanks for the comment. FWIW, Sea Foam does not emulsify water.
due to a failing instrument cluster and incorrect fuel reading I almost ran out of fuel. had a some seizing going on before I limped in to a station. after a few days i developed a lagging every 2-3 seconds whenever i am giving it fuel. reading injector imbalance codes in 1,3, and 5. think this will help? gonna try it, my diesel guy quoted me 1300 to do the injectors on that side. going to use archoil treatment on my next oil change, have been using their winter fuel treatment already. hope all this saves me some money.
Stacey Boggs no good. Seafoam
My LBZ started hazing at an idle today. May have to give this a shot.
did you try it and if so did it work my lb7 has a little more than a haz lol
@@jarrodhester6526 Mine ended up being a catch can that I installed for the PCV system. It was causing too much pressure and making the seals on the Turbo leak oil.
HI, does this work for cleaning diesel pumps on cars that don't have diesel injection (eg. pre-CDI Mercedes, back in the 90s) ?
Thanks!
You can do this same filter method in your older diesel. Difference is the car does have high pressure injection. Should work great! Let us know!
I have a 2001 F-350 7.3 and if I don't plug it up at night, it has a hard time turning on in the mornings, even in the summer time, once it heats up it runs normal. Yesterday it was blowing white smoke during acceleration, it would bog down and instead of accelerating it starts to blow white smoke. I bought the big bottle (64oz.) of Howe's diesel treat and poured about 2/3 into an almost full tank (approx. 20 gallons), and nothing changed. That same day I tried the seafoam procedure that is on this video. The truck was warmed up, I replaced the fuel filter and filled the chamber with sea foam, turned it on for 2 mins. Then turned it off for 15 mins, and when I took it for the 30 min. ride to clean the hydro carbons; I only made it down the street and the truck turned off and doesn't want to turn on again. I removed all the contents from the fuel filter chamber and filled it up with diesel fuel and still doesn't want to start. I think a few of my injectors were bad and that's why it needs to be completely warmed up to run normal. But the white smoke only when accelerating was a new problem that just started yesterday. Any suggestions?
White exhaust smoke at start up can mean there's not enough heat to burn the diesel fuel properly, which can have to do with cranking speed or motor oil that's too heavy...bad solenoid??/ If white smoke shows while driving can be injector/s or injector timing, worn injector pump or air leak... Let us know what happens.
It was a bad fuel pump, I had a precision fuel pump that was very loud, I noticed that when I turned the key it wasn't making the loud noise like it normally does, when I put my original Bosch back on, it fired up like a champ!!!! So if your truck starts to blow smoke during acceleration it could be your fuel pump is starting to go bad.....then in my case I guess it finally went totally dead.....and I was thinking the sea foam was the cause.......thanks for the reply guys.......and I'll try the procedure again soon since I didn't get to do it all the way through
Glad to hear! Thanks for the follow up...
Good
I poured a cap full in my oil ran the car to operating temp and then changed my oil. It had the consistency of water when I drained it...
Replace with new oil minus the seafoam and a new filter. Engine probably hadn't felt that clean since new.
Hi Mitchell: Next time try adding half a can and drive at least 100 miles before changing the oil.
@@SeaFoamOfficial so you add to the crankcase BEFORE and oil change, not after?
@@ArsonistArborist Can do either but we recommend adding 100 to 300 miles before each oil change.
It acts as an engine flush
I’ve always done that in my jetta TDIs
Lifters thank you for it.
Could you use it in a transmission prior to flushing it?
Great video and comments
Hi, is SeaFoam safe to use for modern Diesel Engines (VW Diesel from 2015 with Particulate Filter and NOx-Cat, Euro 6) or does it create any sort residues in the exhaust system/ aftertreatment?
Always safe. Makes no difference the age or technology of the engine, gas or diesel.
The only magic in a can I trust! Made buy the HP GODs.
It's their sweet sweet ambrosia!
I have a 2010 Mercedes Sprinter 3500 I'm curious about trying this with. I recently replaced the fuel filter, should I still fill up the filter I currently have with sea foam or is just adding it to the tank enough?
Adding to the filter is a straight concentration working through fuel injectors. Just understand that going through the filter is a much higher cleaning concentration, works better.
Try Mecatech tc1
For a 02 Ford f250 can i add this to gas tank ones a year and also add to crank case 100miles before chainging oil? Thank you
I would add to fuel more often. Every 3,000 miles is a decent rule.
I've had a diesel ford sitting for about a year. Will this be a good method to clean out any potential algae?
Thanks for the question. No, it will not help algae. You'll need a specialized algae product - a biocide that kills the growth and handles the water.
Brian, was wondering I have a ford 3000 tractor, with two fuel filters , would you fill both filters ?
Great question. Can treat both... but if you''re going to treat one, treat the filter closest to the fuel rail.
What is the general consensus on feeding Seafoam to the intake on a diesel?
Never!!! See 'diesel runaway'
have not heard about this, but this is like tv shop kinda.
Boht good
Should I do the same on my 3 cylinder welder? Seafoam in fuel, warm the engine, then fill the new fill the new filters with it?
Sure, do!
Paul, Would it be beneficial or harmful to cycle (perform the filter housing fill/soak/run) a couple times in a row for severely sticky injectors (290k miles on original injectors/7.3 powerstroke) ?
Great question - for cleaning injector passageways (video topic) can repeat as often as needed. If you're getting injector stickiness on the oil side (stiction), add Sea Foam to the crankcase oil.
On a gummed up RV generator, remove generator fuel line and insert 3ft fuel line section into gas can from generator with 2 gals gas, add half bottle Sea Foam, mix run generator for 1 hour, let sit 1 hour. Repeate. Reconnect fuel line to source and in my case no more surging/stalling for past 2 years.
What's the best way to use for cleaning piston oil rings in a diesel ?
Run it in the oil every interval.
2002 7.3
Just changed my oil, air filter and fuel filter. Can i add Seafoam to my tank, drain my fuel filter bowl and refill the bowl with sea foam and do the hot soak?
Yes, that will work.
Would you try this on a boat with twin CAT 3208s from 1985 with 2000 hours on them?
Yes, would.
Can I use it if I have been using Optilube as a fuel additive? Will they negatively interact with each other? I have a 6.4 powerstroke.
No issues.
I want to make sure I understood what you meant. I've heard you shouldn't use Seafoam more than once per year to do a cleaning. I will own a 2005 or 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 with the 5.9 Cummins, depending on what deal I can get on which truck. I've always changed my fuel filters when I change my oil (every 5,000 miles or so). I want to keep my injectors on the next truck I get in good shape, for obvious reasons. Is it safe or helpful to do this method every time or no?
Hi Rambler: Use Sea Foam as often as you wish. Sea Foam is derived from petroleum crude oil, just like your motor oil and fuel. It is harmless and can be used all the time...You can actually run a diesel on straight Sea Foam.
Can I do this on a 85 Mercedes 300 turbo diesel? Using seafoam in the fuel filter and rest in tank since mines running little rough..
Yes, can do.
I have a 2002 Duramax that is smoking a little bit ( White ) That normally means dirty injector. Do you think sea foam would work and if so how long before you think I would see a improvement? Thanks
It's easy to do and low cost so worth a try. If it helps you should notice right away.
Has anyone tried to use CLP? CLP which is used to clean rifles.