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Jim Boy · 03-21-2018, 06:47 PM

I was wondering if anyone out there has used that Sea Foam product in the oil and gas on a 250 engine. If so what was the result and were you happy at the end? Have a good one eh!

mikeshome · 03-21-2018, 07:21 PM

I use the sea foam fuel stabilizer all the time in all my engines seems to work very well.Do you have a problem or just preventative?Never used in the oil.

**special-K** · 03-21-2018, 07:39 PM

I guess the results will depend on the need a truck has. Some may notice nothing, trucks with fuel issues will run better, and trucks with gunked up heads/lifters should see a difference. Engine size has nothing to do with it.

TCCGRIZ · 03-21-2018, 07:46 PM

I use it in all my older rigs . Works great , 396,350,292 engines

**a1vintage69** · 03-21-2018, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Boy

I was wondering if anyone out there has used that Sea Foam product in the oil and gas on a 250 engine. If so what was the result and were you happy at the end? Have a good one eh!

I highly recommend sea foam in the fuel tank. I bought a truck that would hardly run , it had been sitting for awhile and I dumped a can of s f in it and 5 gallons of fresh gas. Whalla, ran like a champ within 15 minutes.

Jim Boy · 03-21-2018, 09:45 PM

Thanks guys. With all answers being positive a fellow can't go wrong. I am getting a bit of carbon deposit at the end of the tailpipe and seeing that the engine is just purring fine I thought that I'd try some Sea Foam and maybe clean up some stuck part in the engine. I don't think it will hurt any other than explaining to the boss as to why I poured money into the truck with no results. Thanks again. HAVE A GOOD ONE!

Alex V. · 03-22-2018, 02:08 PM

Seafoam is good stuff when used properly. 1 oz. per quart in the oil for 500-1000 miles before a change will help dissolve gunk. In the fuel it'll help capture and burn any water, and clean the carb. and intake side of the engine. Put 1-2 ounces down each spark plug hole and let soak overnight to clean gunked up rings - just crank it over with the plugs out to blow any leftover out, or you may hydro-lock if there's any liquid left in the cylinder. Expect lots of white smoke for a few minutes afterward.

03-21-2018, 06:47 PM	#1
Jim Boy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Wasaga Beach Ontario Canada Posts: 208	250 engine and Sea Foam? I was wondering if anyone out there has used that Sea Foam product in the oil and gas on a 250 engine. If so what was the result and were you happy at the end? Have a good one eh!

03-21-2018, 07:21 PM	#2
mikeshome Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Mount Albert.Ontario Posts: 119	Re: 250 engine and Sea Foam? I use the sea foam fuel stabilizer all the time in all my engines seems to work very well.Do you have a problem or just preventative?Never used in the oil.

03-21-2018, 07:39 PM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 250 engine and Sea Foam? I guess the results will depend on the need a truck has. Some may notice nothing, trucks with fuel issues will run better, and trucks with gunked up heads/lifters should see a difference. Engine size has nothing to do with it. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-21-2018, 07:46 PM	#4
TCCGRIZ Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Butte America Posts: 277	Re: 250 engine and Sea Foam? I use it in all my older rigs . Works great , 396,350,292 engines

03-21-2018, 09:45 PM	#6
Jim Boy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Wasaga Beach Ontario Canada Posts: 208	Re: 250 engine and Sea Foam? Thanks guys. With all answers being positive a fellow can't go wrong. I am getting a bit of carbon deposit at the end of the tailpipe and seeing that the engine is just purring fine I thought that I'd try some Sea Foam and maybe clean up some stuck part in the engine. I don't think it will hurt any other than explaining to the boss as to why I poured money into the truck with no results. Thanks again. HAVE A GOOD ONE!

03-22-2018, 02:08 PM	#7
Alex V. Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Campbellsville, KY Posts: 888	Re: 250 engine and Sea Foam? Seafoam is good stuff when used properly. 1 oz. per quart in the oil for 500-1000 miles before a change will help dissolve gunk. In the fuel it'll help capture and burn any water, and clean the carb. and intake side of the engine. Put 1-2 ounces down each spark plug hole and let soak overnight to clean gunked up rings - just crank it over with the plugs out to blow any leftover out, or you may hydro-lock if there's any liquid left in the cylinder. Expect lots of white smoke for a few minutes afterward. __________________ Alex V. ------ 1967 C10 Suburban, 350/NP435, Green/Green, PS, PB, HD cooling, charging, shocks, and springs. 1985 GMC C3500 SRW, Sierra Classic, 454/TH400, white/blue.



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