Ok, I'm going out in the boat again this weekend and thought about running some seafoam through the fuel just for kind of peace of mind...plus I know he hadn't ran the engine much at all this past year. I remember someone telling me on the old site about how much to use, but couldn't remember. On their website it suggests about 1oz/per gallon. Is this about right, or too much?
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Yeap Snoot. You're right. I also add a few ounces to 6-12 gallons. I mix it a little strong, but I run 87 gas. Plus I like to know I have a little extra in the tank for when I don't get to fish. Just add a little bit the first several times bubba. If you add a big dose, it will break all the big chunks of cabon loose and that wouldn't be good on your motor.
I'd say running any of the above ratios you'd be fine. I've seen people "shock" their motors, by taking the air intake off, running on a hose at low rpm and spraying seafoam directly into the carbs until almost killing the motor. Then let the thing set for 15-30min and restart. You'd be amazed on what will come out. But, I wouldn't do this until you know you're motor is pretty well clean and even then probably only once a year. Also by using this method you'll need to change your plugs afterwards. Use a good quality oil, and run some seafoam in the gas periodically and you'll be fine.
wouldn't that would be somewhere in the neighborhood on 2-3 oz. in 25 gal![]()
Yea that would be the same. I didn't see your post until after, sorry.
For the last couple of years, in Nov. I fill my boat with gas and a whole can of sea foam. I usually don't add much gas after that. It sure starts quicker after sitting in the garage. This also takes care of the water condensation problem, no spitting and sputtering.
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vol fisher told me one time how much to use but i cant remember.
Bubba,
The correct recommended manufacturer's ratio will be on the back of the can when you buy it. Bought mine at O'Reilly's (can't remember the price).
As you can see, a lot of people have developed thier own formulas for their specific applications.
Good luck.
The correct recommended manufacturer's ratio will be on the back of the can when you buy it. Bought mine at O'Reilly's (can't remember the price).
As you can see, a lot of people have developed thier own formulas for their specific applications.
Good luck.
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idon't have a boat to run it thru but i put a can in my truck right before i filled it up & it ran alot smoother also poured some in the carb it started easier after that
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Not really sure about the diffrence. But I thought the Stabil was more for storing.
Not really sure about the diffrence. But I thought the Stabil was more for storing.Anyone else know about this?![]()
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Yeah, I believe stabil is more just for storing to keep gas from going bad. Seafoam does that, and also works as a detergent and helps clean out gunk and suet(sp?) from build-up from the engine. I think anyways?
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Seafoam is good stuff!!! I used to run Amsoil and added seafoam, but the price of amsoil has shot out of site and I can't pay for it now. So I just use the Johnson/Evinrude oil. It doesn't burn as clean, but If you decarb/Fog the motor once a year, it's fine.
I use both. STABIL to keep the gas from gumming up and sea foam for the carbon /condensation build up.
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How much is that stuff a bottle now days.
Depending on where you get it, between 6-7 bucks i'm pretty sure.
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