Blackjack Posted February 5, 2013 #1 Posted February 5, 2013 We all know that the price of Seafoam has gone through the roof in the last couple of years. It's on sale at NAPA for $6.79, if you happen to have one near-by and could use a can or two. http://tinyurl.com/Napa-seafoam
yooper Posted February 5, 2013 #2 Posted February 5, 2013 Blackjack, How be? Ive been making home brew sea foam for awhile now, works fine lot cheaper. Heres the reciepe--4 parts Diesel-2parts white gas--1 part red bottle iso heet, dont remember what the cost is but its less than 2 dollars a can, hope that helps....73 Yooper
djh3 Posted February 6, 2013 #3 Posted February 6, 2013 White gas? You talking colman camp type white gas? Or AMOCO hi test?
CaptainJoe Posted February 6, 2013 #4 Posted February 6, 2013 picked up 4 cans yesterday... have a feeling I'll be needing it this spring...
rstacy Posted February 6, 2013 #5 Posted February 6, 2013 Blackjack, How be? Ive been making home brew sea foam for awhile now, works fine lot cheaper. Heres the reciepe--4 parts Diesel-2parts white gas--1 part red bottle iso heet, dont remember what the cost is but its less than 2 dollars a can, hope that helps....73 Yooper What purpose does the diesel serve? And while Im here, what does the white gas do?
djh3 Posted February 6, 2013 #6 Posted February 6, 2013 Well the deisel I can see being diluted would lubricate and coat some internal parts like O rings and help sticky solinoids in injectors, maybe the slides in carbs. The "white gas" would make it so it actually combusts. But if its colman camp fuel I would wonder what the octane rating is? The "heat" is also known as "dry gas" in some parts I think.
rstacy Posted February 6, 2013 #7 Posted February 6, 2013 If those are the ingredients that make up Seafoam, it confirms my thoughts about the product. Other than maybe a problem preventer, I don't see much use for it.
yooper Posted February 6, 2013 #8 Posted February 6, 2013 You will see a right up about it soon, thats on home brew sea foam, buddy will be putting it up soon. Yoop
Wrench Posted February 8, 2013 #9 Posted February 8, 2013 I know this probably won't sit well with the Seafoam "purists",, but,, anyway. I stopped at Advance Auto last night specifically to pick up a can just to try it. A guy that works there, whom I've gotten to know with all the trips during the air cleaner thing, walks over and we start talkng about Seafoam. He picks up a can of STP brand in a similar can and says he's told that they are the same, that the patent has run out on Seafoam and now STP is canning the same stuff. The Seafoam is $10.99 vs $8.99 for the STP. He also said pretty much what's said here, either you're a believer, or you're not. I'm going to dose up my next can of 2-cycle gas to see if it'll clean out my lawn stuff.
LilBeaver Posted February 8, 2013 #10 Posted February 8, 2013 I believe that fella was misinformed. They are NOT identical products; similar yes, but they are not 'exactly the same thing'. I have attached the MSDS for both so you can see for yourself. Once again, I am making no claims on how well one works compared to the other -- just making the statement that they are, in fact, not identical products. I know this probably won't sit well with the Seafoam "purists",, but,, anyway. I stopped at Advance Auto last night specifically to pick up a can just to try it. A guy that works there, whom I've gotten to know with all the trips during the air cleaner thing, walks over and we start talkng about Seafoam. He picks up a can of STP brand in a similar can and says he's told that they are the same, that the patent has run out on Seafoam and now STP is canning the same stuff. The Seafoam is $10.99 vs $8.99 for the STP. He also said pretty much what's said here, either you're a believer, or you're not. I'm going to dose up my next can of 2-cycle gas to see if it'll clean out my lawn stuff.
Wrench Posted February 10, 2013 #11 Posted February 10, 2013 I know this probably won't sit well with the Seafoam "purists",, but,, anyway. Like I said. I'm still going to try it anyway, looks like from the msds I just need to add a splash of IPA, (rubbing alcohol), which I do from time to time in the winter anyway.
Brake Pad Posted February 17, 2013 #12 Posted February 17, 2013 so on a full tank of gas, how much seafoam should one be adding to the tank?
Freebird Posted February 17, 2013 #13 Posted February 17, 2013 I use a full can twice a year. Once in the spring and I store it with a full can over the winter.
Brake Pad Posted February 17, 2013 #14 Posted February 17, 2013 (edited) I use a full can twice a year. Once in the spring and I store it with a full can over the winter. How many ounces, would one put in a full tank? I don't know if they come in different sizes but this can is 16 oz. so add 8 ounces? I'll add 4 to be sure Edited February 17, 2013 by Brake Pad
Freebird Posted February 17, 2013 #15 Posted February 17, 2013 Yes, the small can is what I put in. So 8 oz to a full tank.
usedcyclesales Posted February 17, 2013 #16 Posted February 17, 2013 MARVEL MYSTERY OIL WORKS BETTER!!!!! 2 16z bottles for $5 Advanced auto
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