One of the first things I do whenever getting a new (used) car is run a can of Seafoam through the intake via the brake booster vacuum hose, and another can in the gas tank. Just curious if X-Types react well to this or is there some reason I shouldn't do it on this car?


Thanks!

 

A quick search of the X-Type section of the forum shows "Seafoam" as mentioned 57 times. Some of the posts are quite informative, you should poke around.

Yes, it is a pretty popular chemical that many swear by (including myself) for addressing many ills, and general problem prevention.

I used to be "Old School" and use Automatic Transmission Fluid as the oil/gas additive of choice, and then I switched to "Marvel Mystery Oil". But Seafoam works oh so much better, and will clean spark-plugs instead of fouling them out. I use it to dry out water in the gas tank and fuel filter instead of using alcohol-based gas dryers



Have fun smoking your neighbors out when you treat through the vacuum intake!

 

Thanks Bruce. I've used it plenty on all of my previous cars, and I love it, just wondering if Jags were finicky about it. I'm still learning about these and I don't want to upset any complex engine management systems

 

I wouldn't think twice about using SeaFoam on the X-type. Good product. As mentioned, if you add into the intake, you will smoke for a while. Added a whole can into the intake manifold of my Blazer and it smoked for a good 15 minutes after. Better throttle response and start up. Does wonders for EGR valves.

 

The Dealer around me at least..Recommends BG 44K every 5,000 to a full tank.

 

I've used this in all of my fuel injected cars for the last 20 years. I use at least one can each spring and again in the fall before making a trip so most miles will be on the highway.

 

I've never even heard of this. But that's not saying much. Does this work only on petrol or does it work on diesel too?

Cheers

 

I've never had a deisel, but I've used it on just about every car I've ever owned that runs regular gas. Lot's of people swear by it. I've only really ever noticed small improvements if any. But for like $9 a can, it's easy and cheap so why not. Probably way better than any other fuel injector cleaner on the shelf.

Google it for detailed info. Every single car forum in existance has multiple threads. Most people buy one can, put 1/3 in a full tank of gas, 1/3 in a cup and let the brake booster vacuum hose suck it up into the intake with the car ideling, and 1/3 in the crankcase about 100 miles before your next oil change. I never put it in the crankcase. I usually put a whole can in the tank and another whole can in the intake.

 

It's a great product and is very effective for it's original intended purpose- cleaning out gummed up carburetors on post WWII 2 stroke outboard motors. As for cleaning modern EFI four strokes- you can't fix what's not broken.

If a car engine is carboned up enough that Seafoam makes an actual difference, there's something seriously wrong that needs to be attended to, not just covered up with a band-aid. The huge clouds of smoke that come out the tailpipe is simply the product burning off in the combustion chamber, something any oil will do.

Much like WD40, the SeaFoam marketeers have spun the product marvellously and claim that it works miracles on just about everything. A review of the MSDS sheets indicates that Seafoam is around 50% pale/light oil, 30% naptha and 20% iso-propyl alcohol. Certainly no miracle juice and something you could make yourself at home if determined.

 

In Fact..The Jaguar dealer uses the complete BG induction fuel system cleaning process, which includes throttle body cleaning too with their products..then they top it all off with a can of the BG44k in the tank...When Jaguar is as fussy about what they put in their cars these days..you got to believe they know what they're doing..
Like I said before, it is preventative maintenance in a can..keeps the injectors on MODERN FUEL INJECTED ENGINES Clean and trouble free if used every 5000 miles...There is plenty of credible facts available to support this product..google it as it was suggested.
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