Seafoam, a bad idea?

[Strizz]

Owners manual says no gas additives/treatments, says it may be bad for the fuel delivery system. My #2 injector is idling poorly and triggering the engine light because over the years I used too much BP and not enough Shell. I would gladly throw in a pint of seafoam if that might clean up the injector problem before going through the time and expense of replacing the injector.
But I don't want to try seafoam and find out it really f***d things up worse than the BP gas.

Anybody know if Seafoam is safe to use on an '06 V6

[93HondaMan]

Originally Posted by Strizz

Owners manual says no gas additives/treatments, says it may be bad for the fuel delivery system. My #2 injector is idling poorly and triggering the engine light because over the years I used too much BP and not enough Shell. I would gladly throw in a pint of seafoam if that might clean up the injector problem before going through the time and expense of replacing the injector.
But I don't want to try seafoam and find out it really f***d things up worse than the BP gas.

Anybody know if Seafoam is safe to use on an '06 V6

Seafoam is a great cleaner.It is petroleum based to it does its job and just burns up like gas.Pour a bit in your gas tank and give it a go.

[98vtec]

seafoam is a corrosive and is harmful on the seals if it is left in there for extended periods of time. When you are finished, change the oil.

[Eyetattoo]

Use it.....just follow the instructions

[lilr94cpe]

Originally Posted by Eyetattoo

Use it.....just follow the instructions

Exactly. Sometimes the magic works, sometimes it doesn't. My last magic experience I spent many months and many many failed magic potion trick attempts thinking that if a little potion didn't do the little magic then more potion would make more magic, and then finally took it to the dealer. Final: The actual fix cost the same as all the magic potions and got it back the next day.

[Strizz]

Thanks for all the input. Believe it or not...(I know this will raise an eyebrow or two), this morning I filled up with Shell Super-V, which by all accounts is far too much octane for this motor. But, I bought it for the detergents. My son took the car to school and back and promptly reported that the engine light has now gone off, AND there is no more rough idle at stop lights.
Moral of the story...Green gas is from the devil, yellow gas is good!

Second moral of the story...Ganley Honda in North Olmsted is a $#@$##$$$$!!!!

[j.steimer04]

Worse than BP gas? I hope you know that every companies gas comes from the exact same place before its loaded into a gas truck except for BP's product. I used to the V-Power was the best, until I found out its no different that what Texaco sells other than a couple additives. BP Ultimate is by far the cleanest and best gas for any gasoline powered car that doesnt require E85.

[Strizz]

Well, I guess gas is like politicians, what you get is not what you thought.

[Strizz]

Apparently all base fuel does come from a limited number of sources. Supposedly BP refuses to buy gas based on cost and insists upon the same source exclusively. Other companies are reported (albeit by hearsay) to buy based upon the lowest cost of the day.
The bottom line in purveyors then is additives. Shell claims to surpass others in quality and quantity of additives in their Super-V, and what manufacturer wouldn't make equally persuasive claims. So far, on my current tank, I am getting slightly better economy and better idling with Super-V. The engine light has not activated since switching. 93 octane on an engine designed for 87 and higher probably won't prove a wise move for long term use, but seems to be making my motor happy as a short term intervention.
Regarding BP, there doesn't seem to be any hard evidence for it's underperformance or detriment to internal components. Again, it's hearsay. But, it's hearsay I seem to hear from a lot of professional sources, i.e. mechanics and service departments.
So, again, like politicians, they all sound good on t.v., but who knows how they'll perform until the damage is done.

[Villan256]

You said "too high octane rating for this car" if its too high for a car it wouldnt be sold from a pump unless you are at a race track or something. If you put premium, some places 92, some places 93, its always best for any engine in any car, as far as the seafoam, its pretty good i use it, a bottle in the gas tank at every oil change, it helps to keep from the injectors getting gummed up, from when im low on cash and have to use regular unleaded. I suggest you use the seafoam with every oil change.

[cefiro80]

I used seafoam in my maxima because of all the raves. I did by feeding into the brake booster line. It smoked some but not the plumes people report and didnt really feel a difference.

[Eyetattoo]

Originally Posted by cefiro80

I used seafoam in my maxima because of all the raves. I did by feeding into the brake booster line. It smoked some but not the plumes people report and didnt really feel a difference.

Its not something you really "feel" its more of a cleaning for your motor to keep it tip top.

[Villan256]

Exactly right eyetattoo. it will stop some shaking and stuff and rough idle, as long as your shit isnt beyond help. But it keeps the deposits off longer than without the seafoam, so it doesnt start running shitty. but everything has to break sometime, car parts are like humans,.... none are invinceable. i put the seafoam in a lawnmower and that thing is like supercharged now lol.