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Old Feb 8, 2010 | 09:00 PM
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Well, after all the hype about Seafoam, I decided to buy a can. The mileage probably doesn't matter because I'm only pouring it in the TB and gas tank, not the crankcase, but it's better to be safe than sorry. So, it should be fine to use in the TB and gas tank with 200k, right? I'll let everyone know how it goes tomorrow.
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Old Feb 8, 2010 | 09:23 PM
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shouldnt hurt it, but dont pour it in the tb use a vacuum line so you dont put too much in the engine at once and hydro lock the engine
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Old Feb 8, 2010 | 09:27 PM
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From what I hear about the Cherokee's intake setup, you can't use the brake booster vaccuum line because the way it's set up, it'll only reach 2 or 3 cylinders. The only way is to let it trickle into the TB slowly. I figure for under $10, if it works then that's great, but if it doesn't, oh well.
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Old Feb 8, 2010 | 10:06 PM
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x2. have a buddy behind the wheel giving it 1500 to 2000 rpms so it doesnt die.

pour into the TB so it reaches all the cylinders. just have to do it slowly.

did it not too long ago on mine, with 196,xxx.

no problems or anything. it had a much smoother idle and was a bit more responsive.
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Old Feb 9, 2010 | 02:34 AM
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yes, did mine when i hit 210k
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Old Feb 9, 2010 | 08:14 AM
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Pour it in and watch the smoke show.
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Old Feb 9, 2010 | 04:40 PM
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do it in a parking lot like safeway or something. not in ur driveway!
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Old Feb 9, 2010 | 04:43 PM
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wait where is he putting it?
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Old Feb 9, 2010 | 04:51 PM
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I Seafoamed earlier today and it worked great. Made a real nice smoke show for the neighbors. It idles smoother and seems to have better acceleration...but it's hard to tell because my foot's always on the floor anyway. I used it in the throttle body and gas tank. I guess we'll see if I get better mileage after I empty the tank. I would definitely recommend everyone uses Seafoam.
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Old Feb 9, 2010 | 05:30 PM
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How did u put it in the TB? Stupid question probably
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Originally Posted by x91j
How did u put it in the TB? Stupid question probably
I take the intake off the TB, and spray the seafoam into it with a water spray bottle. You can also pour it in very slowly, but avoid hydrolocking it.
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Old Feb 9, 2010 | 05:47 PM
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Car running?
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Old Feb 9, 2010 | 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by x91j
Car running?
yup
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Old Feb 9, 2010 | 06:17 PM
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All I did was pop off the intake tube, put my thumb over the opening of the can, revved the engine a little, and let it trickle in slowly. After I poured half the can in, I shut off the engine, poured the rest in the gas tank and waited 5 minutes. Then I started it up again and revved the **** out of it, smoked real thick for about a minute then dwindled down and I took it for a ride.
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Old Feb 9, 2010 | 06:39 PM
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Ive used it on a number of high mileage cars, stuff can work wonders. Need to do my Jeep with it as soon as it warms up outside.
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