Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here XJ (84-01)
All OEM related XJ specific tech. Examples, no start, general maintenance or anything that's stock.

seafoam?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 7, 2011 | 07:27 PM
  #1  
K-SKI's Avatar
Thread Starter
Seasoned Member
 
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 474
Likes: 0
From: brandenburg ky
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I6
Default seafoam?

Ok so i know where to get it butt what the heck is it and what does it do ive searched and cant find anything on the subject i feel dumb for asking but have to know

Sent from my ANDROID using Cherokee Forum
Reply
Old Mar 7, 2011 | 07:37 PM
  #2  
BillyBoy's Avatar
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 1,126
Likes: 30
From: Detroit, Michigan
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

General cleaner for your fuel system. The back of the bottle has all necessary instructions, as well, I've heard, as the web site.

Take my advice, when using additives, wade into the water. Some guys grab the stuff, jolt their system by pouring it in everything, and end up with clogged cat converters.

I personally, pour half a can into the gas tank ONLY with a full tank fill up, about every other oil change. It increases the gas mileage (and power) for about 3 or 4 months by scrubbing your fuel injectors clean.

Again, some guys will tell you to pour it in everything. Do so at your own risk.
Reply
Old Mar 7, 2011 | 07:38 PM
  #3  
BillyBoy's Avatar
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 1,126
Likes: 30
From: Detroit, Michigan
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

Also, if you search this site with the search tool, you should come up with about 10,000 hits.

Good-luck, have fun.
Reply
Old Mar 7, 2011 | 07:43 PM
  #4  
K-SKI's Avatar
Thread Starter
Seasoned Member
 
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 474
Likes: 0
From: brandenburg ky
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I6
Default

Thanks

Sent from my ANDROID using Cherokee Forum
Reply
Old Mar 7, 2011 | 07:52 PM
  #5  
WTF?'s Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 190
Likes: 0
From: Georgia
Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

I use it and love it, i put in the gas tank only at full, also put it in the oil let it idle for about 15-20min then change my oil. I also will run a full can thru the brake booster line. Now remember when running it thru your intake it can foul out spark plugs and clog cats . I use it about a week before i change out my plugs and i use it in the oil once every 10 or so oil changes. I run it thru the gas tank every couple of months. Also it makes one hell of a smoke show, youtube it.
Reply
Old Mar 7, 2011 | 08:10 PM
  #6  
KD3NE's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 719
Likes: 0
From: Bel Air, Maryland 21015
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

What is it?

Chemical.......Wt. %
Pale Oil.........40.00-60.00
Naptha..........25.00-35.00
IPA...............10.00-20.00


That is from the Material Safety Data Sheet for SEAFOAM dated 01/01/2010

The interesting chemical in the mix is IPA. I've done some research and in the chemical world the only time I could find use of IPA was as an acronym for Isopropyl Alcohol.

The number represent content by weight. The reason for the wide range is to keep the actual blend a 'secret'.

I use it, in the fuel tank mixing 1 to 1.5 ounce per gallon of fuel.

Been using it for over 6 years now in motorcycles, cars, trucks, and lawn equipment.

Even with seafoam in the fuel, I do not let any fuel sit in any tank for more than 90 days. At the 90 day mark, I remove all fuel and put it in my daily drivers. I then refill the vehicles that don't get used frequently with freshly treated fuel.
Reply
Old Mar 7, 2011 | 08:13 PM
  #7  
xjmuddigger's Avatar
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 2,038
Likes: 4
From: DIRTY SOUTH
Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 ho
Default

i used it but i put half in my tank and half in my throttle body,and it cleaned it real good and now i have better throttle response and better mpg
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Blackcherokee290
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
28
Jan 8, 2025 11:36 PM
beabout
Stock Grand Cherokee Tech. All ZJ/WJ/WK Non-modified/stock questions go here!
14
Jul 6, 2018 11:10 AM
1stTimer
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
15
Feb 2, 2016 02:25 AM
libengan
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
14
Nov 6, 2015 09:16 AM
cbowl
Cherokee Chat
2
Aug 19, 2015 09:14 PM

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:54 AM.