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[XxthejuicexX]

Originally Posted by TNBronzeback

So joking aside.....does anybody here do all the "recommended" engine treatments like sea foam or injector cleaner, ect every fill up? I know if you run ethenol gas you should add a treatment to preserve the gaskets, ect but what about the laundry list of other stuff available to prevent build-ups, deposits, ect?

[XxthejuicexX]

All my friends I fish with mix like 3 different additives into their fuel..... My boat has ran on the cheapo gas since the early 2000's


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[XxthejuicexX]

Originally Posted by pitbull

What I consider cheap is the $12 a gallon blue jug special at Walmart, Pennzoil makes a pretty decent oil.

I've been happy with the pennzoil high Milage stuff. I've run the quick silver In it too but it's been a long time ago.

[TNBronzeback]

well the reason i bring that up is you always see all the commercials about this additive and that treatment. which i know is alot of marketing. but i also wondering if all that stuff is actually needed as often as they recommend to prevent issues. im no engine guy by no means so i dont have a clue.
i have my yamaha book to go by and thats about it. i need to change the oil in it this summer so im going to have to look up what kind they recommend to begin with.
i dont mind spending $6-$8 for a fuel additive to keep everything clean and in tip top shape but is it truly needed everytime i fill up or on like a monthly basis or every 3 tanks, ect. i guess those are rhetorical questions, but as a consumer ya cant help but get a little curious about all that stuff and if it actually is needed/actually works how it says it does ya know since a brand new motor could be $9-$20k+ depending on what ya want.

[notorious]

I put SeaFoam in every engine I own diesel, gasoline, or two stroke, never had a fuel related problem. I do use YamaLube in every two cycle engine also. I also use it (SeaFoam) once or so a year to clean the cylinder(s) and the intake manifold. It makes a great fogging oil/spray for long term storage additionally.

[pitbull]

I've tried everything under the sun to see if theres any real difference as far as ethanol treatments, on my 200 looper it just doesn't seem to care at all really... I will say this though, it's an 88 model engine and it used to sneeze at idle, I was told to spray Deep Creep made by Seafoam in all 6 carbs, open the throttle plates and hose it full, repeat over a few days until the whole can was in there, give it few days to soak at the fire it up... I can say I should've taken video of the cloud of smoke this thing bellowed out! But having run it in the same tank more than a dozen times I was used to it clouding up the water, but this looked like a poop trough in some 3rd world country.... Once the smoke cleared and after my amazement at the gunk the motor crapped out this thing idles like an injected motor now, really smooth for an old looper.

[notorious]

Originally Posted by pitbull

Once the smoke cleared and after my amazement at the gunk the motor crapped out this thing idles like an injected motor now, really smooth for an old looper.

Right on brother!

SeaFoam simply works better than any product I have ever seen or used for the 40 years of mechanic work I have done...period.