Sea Foam tips for your snow blower engine
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- A fresh fuel attitude and clean fuel passageways will eliminate the most common causes of snow blower engine trouble. Brian covers the keys to making sure our snow blower engines start fast, stay clean, and run smooth with plenty of power to get the job done! 👍 #SeaFoamWorks
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The past two seasons, couldn't get my snowblower started (luckily not too much snow). This year was just about to bite the bullet to bring to a repairperson but decided to go to youtube for solutions. Drained the remaining old fuel from the carb bowl, added new fuel and some seafoam and let sit for about 30 mins. Machine started right up with one pull.
Love it - thx for sharing!
So how much do you put in the snow blower tank?Also what about 2cycle engines .Thanks
2 oz per gallon of fuel.
Thanks, Brian!
Sea Foam gets 2 thumbs up on my end, helped extend the lifespan of all my outdoor power equipment. Respect to Sea Foam Official for answering others questions too.
I've never tried this stuff but I've heard good things about it. I'll have to give it a shot.
Thank you for your informative video
That’s why every motor should have a fuel shutoff valve, then run until stalling. It’s always worked for me.
Sea foam added and high end fuel.
I noticed when he pumped the gas, it was zero-ethanol. That alone is the #1 thing you can do to prevent your carb from gumming up. Not everybody has this available in their locality, which is unfortunate. It should be available everywhere!
I've been using Seafoam for the past 30 or so years for my motorcycles, chainsaw, lawn mowers and snowblower and NEVER have carburetor issues. I swear by it!
I used in my snow blower last year ,it was "galloping " running rough, I put sea foam in it and 10 minutes later it was fine ,PROOF.
Can you explain more the process you used for this ?
I recommend Seafoam to my small engine customers for their machines, especially snowblower. Seafoam keeps carburetors from becoming non serviceable from heavy varnish deposits that can build up an ruin a perfectly good carburetor. Seafoam solves many problems.
Thanks, Pat. You got it!
Excellent information! Haven't seen it at Lowe's up here in Canada
Any NAPA auto parts store has it..... Canadian here
"Fresh and highly volatile"...sounds like my boss on Monday mornings. lol
Let's hope that's a good thing...
it's how I like my women.. wait what?
Tried on my Honda HS520. Old gas left in tank from previous year. Snowblower would not start, after multiple attempts of trying, someone told to try Sea Foam. Removed as much of old gas as possible, poured approximately 1/4 of bottle or slightly less into tank with fresh gas and let set for 4 days. Changed oil and spark plug as well. Over next 2days, tried to start and didn't work. Let it set and came back after 2 more days. Engaged choke, pulled 4 times and snowblower started right up. Sea Foam broke up debris and once it got in carburetor cleaned it as well. Never heard of this product before, but will become a staple to stabilize gas and treat small engine equipment. Thanks Frank, appreciate the help!
Thanks, Casey. Great post! Petroleum varnish is what forms in a snow blower carburetor. Varnish is what's left of degraded, evaporated gasoline. Varnish is heavier, soft, sticky fuel residue that restricts carburetor circuits (and fuel injectors). Sea Foam quickly liquefies the varnish back into fluid fuel so it all burns away in the chamber. Sea Foam works more like melting/dissolving - nothing is ever "broken up" into particles.
Thanks for the clarification and feedback.
Had pulled the jet where the fuel bowl is. The hunting was present still. Didn't feel like pulling apart the snow blower where the 2nd jet idle jet is. Went and bought some seafoam.
Put it in the gas tank primed it and 2 pulls and off she went. Took care of the Hunting on the engine. Was running it at 1/2 choke. Not no more runs like a champ. no choke wide open.
Love it! Thanks for sharing! 😊
Thank you for the information you provided but I wish that you mentioned to your viewers about how much to add seafoam to fuel tank snowblower like the ratio.
I Got Hooked on to Sea Foam from a Friend who had Been Using it for Years to Store his Boat for the Season and Never had any Problems it came up in Conversation because I had used Stabil in the Past with Bad Results ( They all Ran Like Crap after Using it ) I always Pour a can of Sea Foam in My Cars Twice a Year to Keep them Running Great
how much sea foam per gallon
Wow, awesome precision measuring.
Yes, measured in glugs.
@@SeaFoamOfficial exactly how I measure my beer drinking.
@@spyghetti funny
I drained the old fuel in my tank, added a few ounces of sea foam and fresh gas and she fired right up.
Can I you sea foam to fog my cylinder for storage over summer?
Yes, use Sea Foam Spray.
Hi, sorry this isnt a question for a snowblower but for my fuel injected motorcycle . I was planning on adding the spray seafoam to the throttle body. I just did a oil change last week. I was doing some reading and people said I would need to do a oil change after doing this process. I figured id ask the company directly. so should I wait till the next oil change or is it ok to do now with no oil change in the near future. also same question for adding to gas tank. thanks
Thanks for the question. It always helps others when someone is willing to question what does not make sense - we appreciate! Answer: Having to do an oil change after an upper engine treatment (Sea Foam Spray through throttle body) does NOT make ANY sense to us - there is no relationship.
Thank you for the promp reply. thats great news . going to seafoam it this weekend. definitely best to get the information directly from you guys then from word of mouth from weekend "mechanics" lol. so does that also go for when adding it to the fuel tank?
Another motorcycle tip: You can safely add A LOT of Sea Foam to fuel. At least 1 or 2X per year, wait till your tank is very low and add a full can of Sea Foam. Run it about 10 minutes, then shut off and let sit overnight. Ride the next day to the gas station and fill tank with fresh fuel.
Been using Seafoam treated, non ethanol fuel in my 2015 Toro light compact since new. The carb is so clean, I rarely need choke till its below like 30 degrees. Has anyone seen a carb varnish up over the summer by the SMALL amount of treated fuel that might be in a carb after draining in the spring?
Because a carburetor is exposed to the atmosphere, any remaining fuel in the carburetor will lose its lighter ignition vapor to evaporation. That's why it's a smart idea to run a higher concentration of Sea Foam + fresh gasoline in your first tank of the running season.
@@SeaFoamOfficial Might add just a bit to the machine on the the first tank. I always treat the can at the pump. I'm NOT having the first problem doing this. Was just wondering if anyone has seen this happen. I guess it could if the bottom bowl wasnt drained fully in the spring. Takes just min, I drain by the bowl screw and take the bowl off for a quick spray.
@@Robsbrd99 Got it. Thanks for posting. You seem to take good care of your stuff. Most carburetor issues are caused by NOT taking care of stuff.
@@SeaFoamOfficial Thank ya, Thank ya! The thing about blowers to me is that 355 days a year, I don't hardly think about needing them. Its those about 10 days a year where they are a lifesaver and keeps me on schedule without getting hurt trying to get the driveway done before work. Anything can happen but, if the carb is pristine and it gets a plug every few years, won't much happen to cause it not to start.
hey where do I get one of those hoodies?
Look for the Sea Foam Gear/apparel link at the footer of the seafoamsales.com home page.
That’s a sick hoodie where do I get one?
seafoamgear.com
how volatile is seafoam compared to the flashpoint of gasoline or diesel fuel? what about the msds data sheet?
Less volatile. SDS sheets for all products can be found on the Sea Foam website. Look for link at footer of home page. Flashpoint is 12.8 degrees Celsius/55F.
can i add Sea Foam to a 2 cycle snowblower gas tank, in other words can it be added to 50:1 fuel ?
Yes, for sure! Works the same in fuel as a 4-stroke. Don't make any changes to your fuel/oil mix.
@@SeaFoamOfficial How much Seafoam do you put into the snowblower gas tank? My gas tank holds .5 gal of gas.
@@fredt2297 Hi Fred: Because snowblowers have carburetors and operate in cold temps, I'd go half a can (to your .5 tank) before first use of the season, then a quarter can each fill.
Can I use this on a two-stroke leaf blower?
Yes, any gas engine, 2- or 4-stroke.
Can we also use Sea Foam motor treatment to my lawnmower as well? Or is this specially designed only for Snow blowers?
Any gas or diesel engine. Yes, works great for a lawn mower!
what is the correct amount of sea foam to mix with gasoline for a snow blower
I like 2 or 3 ounces per gallon for keeping the carburetor clean.
I put seafoam before I put the fuel on my snow blower outdid not start , I'm just wondering what I miss not to start my snow blower arien
When is the last time you were able to start and run the snow blower? Note that Sea Foam in fuel won't work to clean until it's pulled through the carburetor circuits. Running the engine pulls the Sea Foam through the carburetor to liquefy sticky varnish and gum obstructions.
Should you add the whole can of sea foam in the gas can
What size is the gas can?
I just follow the directions. It works fine as is. I got a 25 Johnson 2 stroke. I add 1 full can for a 5 gallon tank at the beginning of the year in spring. After that I do the one oz per gallon. Before I put it to sleep in fall I add more to the last tank and run it through. I did buy the big marine can. It's for next spring,
How much seafoam per gallon of gas? Someone else said about 4 tablespoons full per gallon, but that didn't sound like much.
2 oz per gallon for a snowblower.
@@SeaFoamOfficial Thanks for the info.
Where can I get that hoodie
SF website
Just curious how the name "Sea Foam" came about.
Invented in Indiana in the '30s. The son of the inventor is still around. The story we understand is that the inventor blended Sea Foam to dissolve gum/varnish that often plagued outboard carburetors. He'd put it in beer bottles and share with fishing friends. Before going on a trip from to Florida, a friend (in Florida) called and asked him to bring some bottles of 'Sea Foam'. The name stuck.
does seafoam itself have a shelf life after you buy it.
Thanks for the questions Steve. It's 100% petroleum so will last decades if not exposed to oxygen.
Can you put sea foam in the oil on a truck??
You can add Sea Foam to ANY motor oil crankcase.
One last question. Would this product fail a smog test if the vehicle would pass without using sea foam
@@keiths7968 - LOL
my Honda snow thrower only has a 1.5 quart gas tank... how much Sea Foam are you suggesting I add to the tank? And do you add this amount every time it runs empty or just for storage? I do add it to my gas can.. isn't that enough? thank you
For a 1.5 quart tank I'd add half a can to fuel at the start of the season to clean out the carburetor circuits.
@@SeaFoamOfficial wow! OK ty
Why get rid of fuel in the gas can that’s been around more than 30 days if it has the Seafoam in it already? Doesn’t it stabilize the fuel for 2 years?
To replace light ignition vapor, which is different than stabilizing fuel molecules.
What are the amounts used ?
Gas to seafood? I'd like to do this RIGHT.
1 oz per gallon for keeping fuel fresh. 2 or more oz per gallon for cleaning. Hope this helps.
Can this be used with 2 stroke engines?
Hi Bill. Any gas or diesel engine, 2- or 4-stroke!
I went by the beach, but could not find any Sea Foam, Any Suggestions :o/
Yes, keep looking.
@@SeaFoamOfficial LOL Found some at my Local AutoZone ;o)
@@ELEVOPR There you go - nice work!
My snowblower will start and run for about 5 seconds and stall. Is that long enough for seafoam to make it Into the carb to clean it?
Hi Jeremy. The two big causes of snow blower problems are #1) dud fuel that has lost its ignition vapor, and #2) a varnish restriction in the carburetor. If the engine kills or only runs on choke, remove all the fuel and put it in your car/truck tank. Add a small amount of fresh gas and 2 or 3 glugs of Sea Foam to the empty snow blower fuel tank...crank the engine a few times to draw the mix into the carburetor...let it sit for several hours to soak, then try to start/see what happens.
Can I put SeaFoam in my snow blower gasoline tank where the gasoline is already treated with Stabil?
Yes, can do! 👍
Thank you!
So how much do I add to my snow blower?
Add one ounce per gallon of fuel for keeping fuel fresh, two or more ounces per gallon for cleaning the carburetor. You can add a lot to clean, fyi. Hope this helps!
Is Sea Foam different from a fuel stabilizer?
Hi Amy: Sea Foam works to stabilize fuel + cleans and lubricates fuel passageways and upper engine areas, so a bit more than a fuel stablilizer. Does that help?
Yes, thanks so much!
@@amybutler9886 Our pleasure, always!!
I have a (half full) can of Sea Foam that has been sitting in my garage for about 5 years. Is this still ok to use or do they expire after some time? Thanks in advance!
Yes, will be fine if the cap was on.
Thank you! @@SeaFoamOfficial
Seafoam goes in fuel only.?
Use it in fuel tank and oil crankcase.
Just to make sure in my motor oil if yes how much do use in oil.?
@@barcodescortez6836 Add half a can for cars and trucks with 5 or 6 quart crankcases.
what is the mix rate?
1 oz per gallon to keep fuel fresh. Add a greater concentration if cleaning is needed.
Can I add to much Sea foam to my fuel?
The more you add to fuel, the better it cleans. Just make sure you have at least 2/3 gas per ratio for enough ignition vapor.
great advice,,,,,if you sell the stuff. not really great advice if you are a regular homeowner that actually has to buy the gas every month, what do you think people up north do when they have to get the supply in once a year, just drain the system and use stabilizer here's a news flash,,,, it really works good doing that.
buy this dude some jerry cans....
Why? They dent, rust, and chips fall to the bottom. Eventually the paint chips in little peices end up in equipment. I was a power generation mechanic in the Army. I've seen it all from metal cans, including a fuel fungas that worked its way through a Brigade creating huge issues.
I never knew about the need to stable fuel till I got a 15 hp 4 stroke Mercy. I did everything buy the manual. I just thought it was fussy from the new emissions stuff. I ended up getting rid of it and it was 3-4 years old. If I would have used Seafoam I'm most certain I would have had no issues.
Why don't people tell me these things before my snow blower refuses to start?
Better late than never.😃
YES HUOW MUCH SEA FOAM PER GALLON, PLEASE REPLY, YOU SHOULD OF SAID THIS IN THE VIDIO
2 or more ounces per gallon.
I put some Seafoam in my snowblower gas tank after it wouldn't start in the extreme cold as I store it outdoors. I waited for about 30 mins and it started right up. Great stuff...although I'm not sure it was the Seafoam that solved the problem.
Hi Chris: For a carburetor intake motor like a snow blower, Sea Foam must be working through the carburetor circuits to clean. It seems in your case that Sea Foam probably didn't help with starting because it could not have reached the carburetor without running. However, now that the Sea Foam mix is flowing through the carburetor passageways after running a bit, it will be working to clean away the gum and varnish that cause starting and running problems.
so. how much seafoam for 1 gallon of gas.to stabilize fuel?
1 ounce
Thanks
Hi Dave: the question specified how much per gallon, so 1 ounce per gallon of fuel to stabilize. One ounce is a minimum so can add more. Good catch!
Great to hear..Thanks for sharing!