Seafoam--can't believe what it did to my engine part 2--throttle body clean!!
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- Seafoam provided some amazing results. In this video, I remove the throttle body to clean it to smooth out the idle. A look inside the intake manifold provides proof that seafoam dissolved the carbon build up it contacted as if flowed into the engine.
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I just want to say you seem like a genuine nice guy. hope your life is full of wonderful things. take care bud.
Thanks for the comment and for watching the video!!
I agree.
Almost looks like you have a bad driver side motor mount.
T Definitely a nice guy. 👍
Not even close.
That's probably the smoothest and most quiet 2.9 I've ever heard. Did great getting rid of the top end noise.
You've come a long way since these older videos. You have so much more confidence in yourself in your new videos. It's a great contrast and growth to see!
Thanks!
That was exactly what I thought, now he smiles
This channel is starting to become one of my favorites. Testing all these products is pretty interesting! Slowly make your way through the auto zone "wall of scams" as my grandfather says. You've proved it's not all worthless
Andrew, thank you very much for the positive comment! Yes, there are some good additives available and others that aren't so good. Thanks again!
He has also proved that most of it is so a law of averages ur grandfather was a smart man
I have used sea foam 2 yrs ago and Lucas oil additive with every oil change. At the time of adding the sea foam I thought the engine was near dead, surprisingly it has out lasted my own expectations as it turned over 179000 miles with no major work done. Impressive stuff!
Hey man. Thanks a ton! I was down to 4 and a half cylinders. Have an 89 2.9 thAt has been abused here on the farm. Long story short, hitting on all 6 and the truck made 70mph for the first time in 10 years. It is the welding truck here on the farm and for the last few years it has been driven maybe 25 miles a year and it wouldn’t make 45-50mph - be proud of your hood liner, the mice made breakfast out of mine. Thanks again worked like a charm
Awesome! Thanks for commenting and glad the Ranger is back up to full speed!
It's amazing how these "add in" products have changed and become better and better over the years. The stand-by's used to be Slick 50 (which I used) and STP. The products they offer today really do work miracles on these high millage engines. I watch all of the videos on this truck as a series, it's so satisfying to hear and see the miraculous changes that happen to that ol' girl! High millage engines can benefit greatly from these types of treatments, if you do them in accordance with the manufacturers suggestions. Great experiment with great results! A man dedicated to keeping it runnin! That's the point, you can keep them running much longer if you take care of them!
Thanks for the feedback.
Howdy, about 15 yrs ago I received a 1988 ford ranger with front end damage, and wouldn't idle. I did exactly what you did and the results were extremely acceptable. I also noticed the idle screw had backed off slowly over time, so I returned it to the position set from the fsctory. (paint marks lined up on screw)
I just found your channel, keep up the excellent content.
Your videos reminds me of the days I lived on a a farm. You were a do everything. Tractor repair, Welding everything. People don't know how hard it is working on a farm. Thanks for the videos and your nice presentations.
Thanks 👍
just found channel, great job bud, I clean my throttle body every spring. just to keep it from getting bad. 2000 f150xlt 5.4 triton. 95k miles. runs like a champ. looking forward to more vids
Just found your channel. Great presentation and subject matter. You are on your way to being a You Tube hit! Best of luck and I'll be watching.
you've done a hell of a great job man!
i will definetely try it!
Love these videos, something about the shots and the way you explain things is relaxing. lol keep up the good work man :)
Thank you for all the unbiased review’s you’ve done. They’ve certainly helped me decide on a lot of brands out there.
You are welcome! Glad to hear!
I've learned a great deal from a lot of your videos.
Even after all the years of uploading, you've found your corner and kill it with every video!
Thanks!
Just checking out all of your Seafoam Videos. Very informative. Thanks for the help Bro!!!!
Randy, Thanks for watching the videos!! They are a lot of fun to put together and a lot of work too! The next video will test how effective water is compared to Seafoam at cleaning the combustion chamber. Thanks for watching the video and for commenting!
Holy this engine brings back some memories, although mine never had ac lol. You can port the upper intake too, the lower ports are matched extremely poorly.
Nice job you doing here ... thanks for the info .
I really enjoyed both of the vids. What a difference. Thanks
You are a honest man.
Keep the videos coming
Thanks, will do!
I have that same truck basically. Mine is a 86 model with a 2.9 in it it has just over 300.000 miles on it. Minus losse of power on the low end it idles perfect and runs great. Great little truck if taken care of.
Sea foam is great stuff! I had a 97 dodge Dakota with a persistent misfire that would not go away after a full tune up and an injector. Poured a can of sea foam in the engine through the throttle body and left it soak, when the smoke cleared, no misfire!
Yea, when the smoke cleared. very funny
One of the things I do to keep the fuel system clean. I'll fill the tank and add a quart of diesel fuel to a FULL tank of gas. I'll do that after every oil change so at least 4 times a year. the diesel acts as a solvent and cleans everything. I've had a problem with a 97 Chevy 5.7 liter running sluggish and idling rough. I had just got the truck and hadn't treated the fuel yet. A quick fill up and quart of diesel and drove to work. Within 5 miles of interstate driving she cleared right up and ran super smooth. I've never had a problem using the diesel fuel and its a quick cheap additive.
Thanks for the tag buddy throttle body looks great not only will cleaning it help smooth the idle it will help greatly with the mid range power too that's where you will tell the real difference!!!! thanks again
Ashley Anderson , Thanks again for the great suggestion. The truck idles so much smoother now!!
+Hunter Rohm c'mon I got a 442, im a pretty nice guy!
1970Olds442
Clearly this isn't the channel for you. Piss off, AssHat! There's always gotta be one idiot commenting negatively on just about every channel I watch. Just go away.
Your videos are amazing. You're like an engine scientist. Great video editing.
Thank you!
Hey farm man, thanks for the first and now this vid. Great content and of course the reminder that things of value can and should be fixed,
Tom, Thanks for watching the video and commenting.
good videos man keep em coming :)
Really good video man. I've used it on a few of my cars and I have no complaints. also have used engine flush before oil change, and marvel mystery oil works very well as a oil additive. definitely agree pcv system and emissions cause a lot of that carbon. delete. definitely. thanks for video
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Awesome, I have an 86 Maxima, runs really well for 230K miles but is due new plugs and oil, will do the Seafoam and clean throttle body. Great video, thank you! BTW, I have been a fan of anything Lucas for ages, just got turned on to Seafoam when I saw your video.
another great informative video. thanks.
Great video. Like all the details.
Ready for another 167,000 miles on your ranger?? Jaja
After watching your vid I immediately worked on my F-150 to get rid of the ticking noise your vid inspired me. Thanks for posting👍🏼
Great job on the F-150! Glad Seafoam helped!
Thanks for making these videos comparing Seafoam and Marvel Mystery Oil, and showing what Lucas oil additive does. I’m having some very similar issues on my Datsun 240z and I’ll be trying these exact things out this week. I’ll be sure to let you know how it goes!
Thank you for the feedback
Thanks. Love the channel.
Couldn't tell if you cleaned off the gunk on the spring.
Assuming I ever went so far as to take the throttle body off, I think I would clean it over a piece of foil or cardboard. Also maybe some MMO on the pivot points before re-installing.
Love your videos always wondered about all that stuff
Thanks for the positive comment!
Watched both videos, you do a great job!!!!
Thank you!
I'd love to see a before and after on a dyno on a carboned intake system. I love the videos, please keep them coming
Thank you!
I just cleaned the throttle body on my Ram Hemi and per a Dodge service bulletin I used brake clean. It is quick drying and wont damage sensors. I used the same method you did but I used a soft bristle brush and did not remove anything off the throttle body except for removing it from the engine.
Love these vids
Thanks for the follow up. Glad to see that old truck is still cadilacing
Thanks for the positive comment. The ranger is still running well!
I have a 82 F100 4.9 carb'd. It sat for over 10 years. I thought for sure I'd have to rebuild the carb, but I tied seafoam first. Worked like a champ. I've done maintenance items - cap/rotor/plugs but seafoam really did a fantastic job on my truck. Caveat being my truck only had 38k miles (original) at the time, daily driver now with 43k and still runs like a champ, even in the -20's we had a couple weeks ago.
Great to hear! Thanks for sharing.
You should look into water bubblers. There are lots of videos on TH-cam of people making their own. Keeps your engine intake valves spotless. I had one on my 2009 F150.
GOOD JOB BRO!!!
Excellent. Really enjoy your videos.
Thank you very much for the positive comment!
Good vids I'm seriously considering this treatment on my 92 fuel injected V6, been sitting too long and she needs some love. I believe the ethanol gas has left residue in the injectors and she doesn't want to pull smoothly. crankcase isn't really a concern buy I'll probably give it the treatment while I'm in there.
The most honest person on TH-cam.
Giod videos as always, also seafoam deep creep and throttle cleaner always worked for me to!
I also have a ranger same problem wanted to try seafoam and you made up my mind thank you
You are welcome!
This channel is great. Lots of good info and some great watches with the engine destructions
Thanks for the positive comment.
Just subscribed out of Texas,I'm glad I stumbled upon your first video in this series....I have a '99 chevy Silverado with the 5.3 vortec engine...and when you first crank it it does fine...when you put it in gear shortly after and hit the gas it hesitates bad....I hooked an obd2 reader to it and it threw a mass airflow sensor code....which is very close to the throttle body....so I'm gonna give the seafoam a shot....love the videos and keep up the good work.
Stephan Geltz, Thank you for subscribing! I hope the Seafoam helps. Thanks for watching the video and commenting!
Sea foam really does work on an engine. The longer you use sea foam the cleaner your engine will be. I use as an engine treatment as well as a solvent for cleaning parts
Good to see another home DIYer! Good stuff!
LSX StreeCars, Thanks for watching the video and commenting!
Great job on your task !!
Thank you very much for the positive comment!
Thanks u basically covered everything I needed to ask in both videos... I will do the same to my 95 Bronco... thanks bud..
Thank you. I hope you achieve great results.
Very nice guy...I hope Seafoam sponsor you for promoting them very much...Blessings to you & a new subscriber🙏🏾✔️‼️...
I do not accept sponsors. Thanks for watching and subscribing.
When I cleaned the throttle body on my 1994 F150, I took out the 2 screws that hold the butter fly to the rod.
You just have to remember to put the butter fly back the same way you took it out.
Very good video.
Thank you for this recommendation!
Love the series, really good work, all of it (thanks for doing it!).
Have you ever looked at CERMA Turbo Nano Treatment with STM-3, sounds dubious to me.
ps like your angle to it all, awesome!
Not yet. Thank you for the video idea!
Seafoam did a great job unsticking a sticky lifter in my 1967 Jeepster with the oddfire V6.Used it in the oil of course.
Impressive!
I had a similar problem as this. I am taking it as that the butterfly slightly sticks and leads to the overly fueled combustion charge. I do not exactly believe the carbon build up is the issue, due to flow, as it is the making the air valve stick (plus unanticipated choking at idle). A transient type condition, if you will. The cleaning is very helpful. Some of the sticking problem may have been from too much oil (my fault) on the K&N air filter.
great videos! i might do this with my 65 Catalina this weekend!
Lucas, Thanks for watching the video and for commenting!
and i still need to see part 3! your Ford runs ALOT better
great job
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Thanks so much!
Really enjoy your content! My 93 Lexus don't have throttle by wire, what year is that Ranger?
I liked and subscribed on your last video I watched just because you seem so damn genuine and a well put together informative video...👍
Thank you for liking and subscribing! Very nice of you. Thanks again!
You can use it to clean the Intake as well. If no spray can just put a little bit of the liquid seafoam in a cup. Remove a vacuum hose and let it suck out a little at a time. use various different vacuum hoses in different locations pcv,break booster,etc on intake to help clean all around, I have been using seafoam and Lucas for years. Another great product is Marvel Mystery oil( MMO) been around since 1920 something . Have to be doing something right to still be around after all those years! Seafoam In engines makes a fun way to smoke out the neighbors vehicle will poor out white smoke cleaning up carbon. In regards to your first video with KOEO using spray can hold throttle plate open and spray all around and back into intake to help clean carbon build. If you have an EGR remove and clean as well.
Sounds just like the Jeep inline 6 I had. People used to make comments “man i love the way your Jeep sounds. You’re doing your maintenance”. Only used marvel mystery oil a couple times, but used seafoam and restore and Lucas stabilizer in the oil every oil change. Used seafoam and Lucas injector cleaner in gas tank. Techron a couple of times.
Did sea foam in the throttle body a couple times.
Thanks for sharing.
the thin long red nozzle on the seafoam is made to slip under the hose and be sprayed into a closed system (that's why it has that curve, it slips under the hose and sprays in the direction of the intake) not be sprayed into the intake without the hose placed back on the housing. it breaks the spray up and atomizes the liquid to an extent for even coating and cleaning
Johnny Bones I just take off the brake boosters vacuum line and let it suck it in lol.
Smart!!!!! You get a Gold Star, and I can do a job easier!
I thought it was for engines that have mass airflow sensors. You don't want to spray this across the sensor and the engine won't run without the intake tube being sealed. Because that engine doesn't have a MAF sensor you can spray it directly in the throttle. I doubt this stuff will atomize even if you seal the red nozzle in the intake tube.
Again: Well done! Have you checked all the ignition stuff already?
Interesting series of practical and simple tests. A before and after tach reading might yield a bit more data ... and a burette and stop watch would give a simple comparative test to measure viscosity of motor oil a bit more accurately than rubbing it between your fingers ... but you are doing a good job as is. Keep up the good work and don't let the doubters get you down. Subscribed.
BTW ... I always splash on a little MMO or Hoppes #9 after I shave. The ladies LOVE it!
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Great job! I use Seafoam on a regular basis when I fill up.
Hi Itsa, Has Seafoam helped with fuel mileage or overall engine performance? Thanks for commenting and watching the video.
I can't really say because it's just something I've always done. I've never used it as a "fix" so to speak, I've just always used it more as a "preventive maintenance" type thing. All my vehicles ranging from 2000 to 2005 all have well over 100,000 miles and all still run great. Standard maintenance (oil changes, coolant flushes as well as standard tranny maintenance) and engines still run smooth and efficiently in their respective mileage range so I can't say mileage is improved but I can say their mileage range is met per gpm.
Hey buddy have you thought about putting a bottle of restore in the oil next go round? My dad always put it in his jeeps and it always seemed to help a lot. Good videos!
Liquid tuneup! Used this as all the time at a Chrysler shop. 360s had a terrible problem with the heat riser cross-over in the intake manifold carboning up. Sometimes only removing the manifold and chiseling out the carbon would work.
Thanks for sharing.
only use seafoam and marvel mystery oil for years...tried and true.
great video keep it up
Hi Darwin, Thanks for commenting and watching the video!
Darwin Williams marvel mystery oil has been a life saver as a machinist when tapping. sometimes tap magic isn't enough but marvel mystery oil has been the best
Darwin Williams how many miles would you put on your vehicle before using these?
I use them about once a month. not too sure on the mileage...
just what this video shows it cleans out your fuel system. you put it into your crank case it loosens up sludge deposits. by all means these are not "quick fixes" but added to your regular vehicle maintenance it will help and prolong certain parts on your engine. and it helps cut back on maintenance cost I think. I run a big block 460 in my DD they day I got it it had codes pop up that the egr valve was plugged and probly a plugged injector ran 3 treatments of seafoam threw no more codes. what alot of people don't realize is that the fuel we burn today has alot of ethanol in it. and it's killer on our older vehicles
I see your plug has a typical broken clip which you had a zip tie on. You can also put a Dab of high temp silicone if you worry about the zip tie moving. The silicone will hold it in place (after it sets up) and when you want to unhook it again, you just scrape off the silicone :)High temp Orange or RTV black work best..........
Wonderful videos!
Thank you!
I did that on a 99 f150 one time and the carbon deposit was coming out of the little egr ports looked like one of those snakes you get on 4th of July. i literally broker off about a half inch or more solid before using solvent. it was ridiculous! Truck ran SOOOO much better afterwards though!
And least amount of smoke,most smoke. I like your accurate testing methods and would be a great video.
Thank you!
I have a 1994 Chevy Silverado extra cab with a simple 350ci, I've been using Seafoam and Lucas fuel system treatment in it for nearly 20yrs now, I've just turned 235,000 miles on the "ORIGINAL ENGINE AND TRANS" the truck runs like a top.
I believe one of the contributing factors to the engines longevity, is that I have an 8 into 1 header system, and removed the constricting worthless catalytic destroyer from the exaust.
Recently after about 8,000 mi I put new plugs,wires, cap etc...May God strike me down if I'am fibbing, the plugs had "ZERO" carbon fouling on them,although the electrodes were a bit worn, with the combination of "Seafoam and Lucas" I use at every fill up, those two products certainly live up to its name.
Thanks for all you do,keep up the great work,your video series containes a wealth of information.
Kind regards! Eric Dee.
Eric, I am very familiar with the truck design that you have and I believe it's one of the most reliable engines on the planet! I really like the TBI powered 350s. I had one a few years older than the one you had and it was finally sold at 275,000 miles without engine or transmission issues. Your strategy for keeping the engine healthy is a great one! You'll get many more miles out of the truck! Thank you very much for watching the video and commenting!
Project Farm: I agree with the TBI system, I have as of yet had to rebuild it. One thing I left out in regards to the engine. I also substitute one quart of semi- synthetic oil with a quart of "HY-PERLUBE" it's regularly available here on the west coast, O'Reilly, Auto zone, pep boys, Wal-Mart etc....by chance have you tried or experimented with HY-perlube? in MY opinion it's "NECTAR OF THE GODS"....lo, it helps retain the oils viscosity. In my neck of the woods, summertime can reach as high as 115°+ brutal summers.
Thank you for your time in reply.
Kind regards! Eric Dee.
Eric, I've never tested Hyperlube, but other commenters have recommended it. Thanks again!
In addition you might want to add the gas treatment monthly, add the oil additive with every oil change, and clean the throttle body annually. Along with normal air filter and tuneup you will be set.
This is a great strategy. Thanks!
Man, I really miss having a mechanical throttle body.
René Salvador haha no one likes electronic ones
René Salvador you can still clean electronic t/b just turn the car on do not start and have someone press the gas pedal that will open it so you can hold it open to clean
unfortunately, about a month and a half ago I made the mistake of spraying throttle body cleaner in the throttle body with the engine running. After that my truck developed a rough idle. I've tried everything to try and fix it: I did the relearn procedure for the idle, I changed the spark plugs, I checked for vacuum leaks and with no success. My truck runs great, it just idles poorly when coming to a stop light.
Might have some crap stuck in your iacv. Get access to the TB and see if you can see the bypass galleries. Spray some brake cleaner up in there and run a Q tip in if you can too. Even better if you can remove the iacv and clean it and the housing it sits in. Just be careful to not spray too much stuff in if doing it on car with the engine off.
1970 olds442 just fair warning, if you drink it, expect really bad gas for 2-7 minutes. there may be a little smoke too, but this is normal.
since the seafoam has just renewed your digestive system to brand-new, you need to drink breast milk and eat baby food for the first year or so, then you can slowly introduce yourself to solid foods again.
Truck sounds great now!
just subed :D great videos keep it up
I used to use Mopar Combustion Chamber Cleaner to clean carburetors and throttle bodies. It does a great job cutting carbon and rarely did I have to remove the throttle body to clean it. It also cuts carbon on your pistons and valves. Very similar to how you used Seafoam, spray it in a running engine, let sit overnight and run it until the smoke stops. Mopar Combustion Chamber Cleaner has been around since the 1980s and should be available from your local Dodge Chrysler dealer.
Hobby addict, thanks for watching the video and commenting. I've never used Mopar Combustion Cleaner but it sounds like a very good product! I might test it out in a future video! Thanks again.
Love watching your videos :)
Thank you!
I'm subbed ... Top shelf.
Do you think this will work for evap canister /charcoal canister / purge valve issues?
I already did the fuel tank but this is next.
Thanks for watching and subscribing! Thanks for the suggestion.
First I would like to say I love your channel!! I have a question I have a 2016 SS Camaro with bolt on performance mods it is making 481 horsepower it is a direct injection engine and I do have carbon build-up on the back of the lifters I didn't get a oil catch can early enough to Catch it before it got like it is the car only has around 30000 miles but I was considering seafoam Do you think it would help to get the carbon build-up on the back of the lifters
Another great video... thank you
Thank you very much for the positive comment.
Thank you for these two videos! I'm looking for ways on top of normal maintenance that I can "add" some extra help to keep my 2004 F-250 5.4L running for as long as it can because the truck means a lot to me and its only got 95,000 miles. It's got plenty of life but its also at the age where its vulnerable to problems due to poor maintenance. Such as how many 5.4Ls end up shooting sparkplugs through their hoods because they're so far down in the bay and are hard to reach, therefore, many people don't feel like changing them. Doing that one as soon as warmer weather hits because I don't have a garage to do so.
I'm going to start doing some high mileage treatment, such as adding Seafoam to the oil before an oil change as you did in this video because the oil looked like it had quite a bit of removed Carbon in it. Then in the gas for the tank, pump, injectors, and etc. It'll be nice doing that before an oil change for me because I already use only full synthetic and change my oil and filter every 3,000 - 4,000 miles; My oil will be well clean enough to test and see how much Carbon comes off in a change when the time rolls around. I found it funny because you used the same Lucas Oil that I just used in my recent oil change about 500 miles ago as well.
Really, thanks though for testing these and putting them up here. You go into a store and it's a huge wall of things that are all like "oh yeah, I work the best", but you can figure right off the bat that they probably don't because that's all advertising is. It's just overwhelming and while I know many who have tried Seafoam for a long time and verified that it's tried and true, I didn't know how exactly I wanted to do it. I didn't even know I could add it to oil, but that's a great thing I learned from this video. Just thanks, once again!
Thank you very much for the positive comment. I hope you get many more years of great service out of the F-250. Those are great trucks.
Love that truck.
Hi there. What solvent was in that spray can please? It really seemed to soften the carbon well!
Crazy Scotty did a video condemning seafoam your channel was mentioned in the comments many have agreed to disagree with Scotty’s assessment... love the stuff myself :) The fact that you do not take sponsors really goes far!
Thank you!
much cleaner. wow on how clean from how dirty it was. try using power foam from Amsoil. would love to see the after on your air intake. great videos.
Brackon, thanks for watching the video and for the recommendation on using the Amsoil power foam. I've never used it. I'll try it soon.
cleaning the RJ off the throttle plate will affect idle speed.it is sprayed on the plate in the factory to set idle.
nice video's man,
Good Video all the way around. My question is why not use the seafoam with toothbrush to show how it eats through the carbon?
Because of your reviews I'm giving Sea Foam a try in my 120,000 mile GM Small SUV. I'll add it to the oil and gas tank.
Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for sharing
My pleasure
I don't know exactly what vehicles were fitted with EGRs but with the level of carbon build up in the intake, it may have it. Either that or you have a lot of blow by and the crank case vents recirculating back into the intake. either way, for future prevention. I'd suggest a catch can for the crank case breathing and an EGR bypass to prevent exhaust gases recirculating back through too.
nice video...
i cleaned my throttle body every 10k miles and changed my air filter at every 20k miles. I'm using Seafoam in my fuel tank at every 5th filled up and a metal treatment at the crankcase. i already drove more than 260k miles on my protege... and it still running like new
Felix, thanks for commenting. You seem to have a great strategy to keep the engine in great working order. I hope you get many more years of good service out of the vehicle! Thanks for watching the video!
Project Farm thank you. keeping your car in top shape can help our environment too.
have a nice weekend
Felix Liew , truly amazing at how differently vehicles last and perform!
I have a 1995 Toyota Camry that had been treated very well by first and second owners , then I got ahold of it at about 195K, and the abuse began. Change the oil filter NAYBE once every 20K, add oil as needed (maybe 1qt. Every 3K miles). Alternate adding some Marvel Mystery Oil every so often, it's got 423,571 as of yesterday's drive home from work. Original engine and transmission! No internal repairs ever, replaced the head gasket ONLY ( no valve seals etc.) at 257,000, for a common oil leak problem. Go to "bad Camry Harry" and scroll to the video I posted titled 'bad camry'. The car sees this kind of treatment almost every day.
That video was recorded when I left work one day, just after it had turned 400K. Every 4-5th tank of gas is a brand name 'premium', that is my substitute for any kind of fuel additive.
Original injectors, A/C compressor, on its 7th t-belt and water pump.i could go on, I'm so cheap with this car, I squeak, but the car doesn't!
No good reason for either the engine or trans. ( which has been serviced-drain & fill-- only twice, never flushed) to have not blown up by now!!
Thanks for the video, project farm!
harry pownall ... that's really amazing. toyota is built to last... with your great TLC.. it can last another 300k miles.. keep up the good work.
Felix Liew , lol!! Did you watch the video yet, of what I did at 400,467K?
That is certainly NOT 'TLC'!!
Enjoy!
Very nice, thank you.
Our pleasure!
Great videos! Thanks. What do you think about the Seafoam treatment for an older diesel tractor engine?
I think a SF treatment in an older diesel is fine, but there are special instructions on how to use it to avoid a runaway engine. In other words, one can't just spray it into the intake or the engine will rev up out of control, possibly causing engine damage.