Seafoam

[fishinfreak]

Should I add it to my first tank of non ethanol fuel in my brand new 150 four stroke . Dealer said it is ok but what do you guys think . Is it actually a fuel stabilizer

 

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[Frogger]

I’d be interested in seeing responses but from me, I don’t think you could get me to add that to a new motor on a break in tank.


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[fishinfreak]

That was my thought as well . Maybe on sectond tank

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[fishinfreak]

I don't think I will by an all 40 gallons by the time I put away for the winter

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[FishingFool34]

nope, fresh non-ethanol gas is what I would use. I don't use any type of additives unless its for winter storage or for some reason I can't find non-ethanol gas. 

[shawn393]

1 hour ago, FishingFool34 said:

 for some reason I can't find non-ethanol gas. 

fast trac just started selling 90 octane ethanol free again

[Fishnut]

ive used seafoam on just about every thing I own. Im not a big believer in a mechanic in a can but this stuff has made everything ive dumped it in run better. Ive run it in snow machines, outboards, inboards, chainsaw, RV, lawnmowers, side by sides and autos. not the cheapest stuff but good ****!!!  

[Shellback]

I run Sea Foam in everything also.

[bluegiller]

I run it in every tank of my boat and it's an older motor with tons of hours, as soon as I started running that it ran better. Now I dump it in my cars, truck , lawn mower, anything that takes gas.

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[Sk8man]

I think that the issue of runing Seafoam in engines that are already fully broken in is separate from what the original post concerns. It might be wise to break the motor in strictly according to the manual procedure before introducing or using ANY additive - even from the standpoint of if there were something problematic that turned up during the break-in process it could complicate sorting out the origin of the problem. I would also be concerned about the integrity of the warranty under such circumstances. Why take unnecessary chances regardless of whether the stuff is potentially useful or not?

[jigstick]

Seafoam is a petroleum product.  It wont hurt anything in the motor.  I run it in every engine I own, from my boat to my chainsaw.  I recently asked my boat mechanic his thoughts on using Seafoam instead of Stabil, and he said SeaFoam by far is a better choice. I use 1oz per gallon every time I fill my boat up. 

Edited August 16, 2018 by jigstick

[mr 580]

With a brand new zero hour engine, I would follow the manufacturer instructions on break in time and rpm and not use any additives.  Once you have gotten past break in then I’d consider use of additives.  I run additives in my outboards and do use sea foam occasionally.  With a new engine I’d also change engine oil and filter after run in.

[Xxx]

I'm going to have to agree with Les, why take a chance of running anything until your break in time has been met. Should anything go wrong hopefully nothing does. I wouldn't give the dealer anything for them to not warranty the total engine. I'm a firm believer in Sea Foam, and use it in everything. Since using sea foam I haven't had any issues with small engines come the spring. I used to spen hours in the spring getting things going again. Again I wouldn't give the dealer any leverage to not have to stand good on their warranty.

[fishinfreak]

Thanks to all I will not use it until break in is over

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