Seafoam in a 2002+ VQ35
#1
Seafoam in a 2002+ VQ35
I've read alot about this stuff and don't seem to find any posts from 2k2 + guys on it.
Does it work on a VQ35 engine? If so, where is that hose that you need to connect it to? Any writeups for 2k2?
Thanks Doods
Does it work on a VQ35 engine? If so, where is that hose that you need to connect it to? Any writeups for 2k2?
Thanks Doods
#4
Works fine. Type of engine doesn't really matter... Any hose that is going into the intake manifold will work. Most people use the brake booster vacuum hose, I prefer a smaller hose that goes into the intake manifold on the passenger side.
#5
I used it at 33,000 miles. Through the brake booster hose. I think my system was pretty clean because I only had one small puff of white smoke. Seemed to idle a bit smoother afterward. Got the SES light blinking while I was running it after sucking the stuff in. That stopped, but I got a steady SES light a couple times after that. (random misfire code) Light went off by itself. No problems since.
#7
I ran it too. Through the brake booster line. After I started the car was all rough and wanted to die. Kept on the gas around 3k RPM. Check engine came on, even started blinking. Smoke down the street.
Did it again this spring and same results. Both times just reset the ECU and no issues afterwards. Both times I get a CEL within a week for high amp bank 1 or something like that. Clear the code and it stays gone. I think it has to do with a piece of gunk getting stuck in there or something. Dunno, doesn't come back so don't care.
Did it again this spring and same results. Both times just reset the ECU and no issues afterwards. Both times I get a CEL within a week for high amp bank 1 or something like that. Clear the code and it stays gone. I think it has to do with a piece of gunk getting stuck in there or something. Dunno, doesn't come back so don't care.
#9
I did mine at around 28K and a lot of smoke came out...I added 1/3 to the gas, and 2/3s to the vacuum line. Scared the **** out of me when I tured off the car and I was still sputtering. That's only because the Seafoam was still in the intake. It cleaned it like crazy...car sounded better also.
When putting it in the Vacuum line, use the brake booster. Hold it with your finger when you hear the car dieing, and add more seafoam.
When putting it in the Vacuum line, use the brake booster. Hold it with your finger when you hear the car dieing, and add more seafoam.
#10
Originally Posted by MaximaPolak
I did mine at around 28K and a lot of smoke came out...I added 1/3 to the gas, and 2/3s to the vacuum line. Scared the **** out of me when I tured off the car and I was still sputtering. That's only because the Seafoam was still in the intake. It cleaned it like crazy...car sounded better also.
When putting it in the Vacuum line, use the brake booster. Hold it with your finger when you hear the car dieing, and add more seafoam.
When putting it in the Vacuum line, use the brake booster. Hold it with your finger when you hear the car dieing, and add more seafoam.
#15
so the engine is suppose to be running while you pour it down the hose a little at a time?
Then after pouring, turn off car, wait 30 min and rev/smoke it right?
Will the car stall while ur pouring? If so, do I just leave it and keep pouring?
Sorry if it sound stupid, not that good with cars.....
Thanks.
Then after pouring, turn off car, wait 30 min and rev/smoke it right?
Will the car stall while ur pouring? If so, do I just leave it and keep pouring?
Sorry if it sound stupid, not that good with cars.....
Thanks.
#16
Originally Posted by leungjc78
so the engine is suppose to be running while you pour it down the hose a little at a time?
Then after pouring, turn off car, wait 30 min and rev/smoke it right?
Will the car stall while ur pouring? If so, do I just leave it and keep pouring?
Sorry if it sound stupid, not that good with cars.....
Thanks.
Then after pouring, turn off car, wait 30 min and rev/smoke it right?
Will the car stall while ur pouring? If so, do I just leave it and keep pouring?
Sorry if it sound stupid, not that good with cars.....
Thanks.
#19
Originally Posted by Igor911
and which end of the brake cable do u need.
As shown in the pic above, do i disconnect the end closest to the vin plate or the end closest to driver door?
As shown in the pic above, do i disconnect the end closest to the vin plate or the end closest to driver door?
#20
I just recently turned 45k, do you guys think I should look into using Seafoam? So the brake booster line and gas tank are the ways to go?...what about through the throttle body?...I know the MAF sensor is touchy, thats why Im asking.
#21
Originally Posted by Lontar1
closest to the door...and you can add the rest to the gas tank...good stuff
#26
Originally Posted by TXT-1
Where do y'all buy this Seafoam stuff?
#28
Originally Posted by leungjc78
so the engine is suppose to be running while you pour it down the hose a little at a time?
Then after pouring, turn off car, wait 30 min and rev/smoke it right?
Will the car stall while ur pouring? If so, do I just leave it and keep pouring?
Sorry if it sound stupid, not that good with cars.....
Thanks.
Then after pouring, turn off car, wait 30 min and rev/smoke it right?
Will the car stall while ur pouring? If so, do I just leave it and keep pouring?
Sorry if it sound stupid, not that good with cars.....
Thanks.
#30
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Originally Posted by Mizike
Does the engine need to be hot prior to application?
#33
Just did the seafoam treatment on my 2k2....half thru the brake booster and half into the gas tank.....all I have to say is, I put on a BIG smoke show after I turned my car on....it looked sweet seeing all that gunk fly out of my exhaust....I can't really notice any HP gains but the engine does feel silky smooth....almost feels like a brand new engine
btw the treatment was done at 40k
btw the treatment was done at 40k