04-02-2011, 11:47 AM
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Seafoam
I want to Seafoam the alero but I wasn't quite sure how to do it. I searched the forum and found a couple threads but I couldn't really find anything specific for my engine. If someone could give me a rundown of how to do this, with pictures if possible, that would be great. Thanks!
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04-02-2011, 11:55 AM
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open the can of seafoam, pull a vacuum line, I always use the one coming off the brake booster... hold the engine at 1500 - 2000 rpms so it doesn't die out, pour half the can into the line, re attach vacuum line, go for a short 5-10 minute drive, repeat with second half of the can
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04-02-2011, 12:00 PM
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I thought you would pour 1/3 into the gas tank, 1/3 into the crank case, and 1/3 into the vacuum (as you stated above).
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04-02-2011, 12:10 PM
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i have heard that you can add it to the gas tank also, and now that i think of it i've done that once 1/2 in vacuum, half in tank, but i've never heard of putting it the crank case...
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04-02-2011, 12:18 PM
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There was a video on youtube of someone who had an alero and said they put some into the crank case. I wasn't sure about that, so I wanted to post here and ask lol
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04-02-2011, 12:36 PM
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got a link to the video?
nvm i got it
this is from when we did jlw's ho, going only through the brake booster and gas tank
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EKY4...eature=related
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Last edited by Ttop191 : 04-02-2011 at 12:39 PM.
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04-02-2011, 12:39 PM
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04-02-2011, 01:07 PM
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So, how would you recommend that I do it?
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04-02-2011, 01:43 PM
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I put a can in my gas tank once and it was totally worthless, just do the vacuum line and if you really want you could do the oil but make sure you change it in like 200 miles.
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04-02-2011, 01:49 PM
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ive always done throttle body and and oil drove it for a day and then changed my oil
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04-02-2011, 02:48 PM
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where is the vacuum line located? Pictures?
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04-02-2011, 03:46 PM
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Never mind, found it. Thanks for all your help!
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04-02-2011, 08:09 PM
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The FPR vac line is easier to get to and sucks just as well. lol.
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04-03-2011, 12:09 AM
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For future reference, where is this located?
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04-03-2011, 12:33 AM
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On the 2.4 you can actually just pour it down the TB slowly. That's not feasible on the 3400.
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04-03-2011, 08:23 AM
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TB? lol
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04-03-2011, 09:18 AM
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tb= throttle body
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04-03-2011, 12:53 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Christato71
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Fuel pressure regulator line hooks to the FPR thats on the fuel rail. Its near the oil fill cap.
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04-03-2011, 04:33 PM
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Alright thank you, I'll have to look for that next time I have the hood up.
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04-03-2011, 04:34 PM
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Do you have a 3400 or 2.4? I wrote a how to on this...
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I am happy to say I have added more mods to my car than I have space to list. 
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