Sea Foam = snake oil?

cactusjack · 02-12-2009, 12:24 PM

There's a radio show I like to listen to on Saturday mornings. It's an hour of automotive-related talk hosted by a very reputable owner of an independent repair shop. It's been on the air for years and people call in and ask automotive questions and the host or his guests (also automotive professionals) answer.

I was in the car with my wife last Saturday listening to the show as we drove to Costco. A caller was asking about some performance problem with his truck. He mentioned he ran a can of Sea Foam through the gas tank. The host said "when you mentioned Sea Foam, we both rolled our eyes". He went on to say that "Sea Foam is one of those "miracle cures" that people swear will clean your fuel injectors, cure baldness, and just about everything else..."

Now he didn't say it wasn't any good, or didn't do what it says it will on the can, he just was making the point that it can't possibly live up to its reputation.

I just thought it was interesting because I've never heard it mentioned on the program before.

socwkbiker · 02-12-2009, 12:49 PM

That's interesting. I've used it before and found it to be a good product. My mileage actually did improve after using it, but everyone has their opinion I guess.

blowndodge · 02-12-2009, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by SWB,voices tell me evil things

That's interesting. I've used it before on Todd's fat butt and found it to be a good product. My endurance actually did improve after using it, but everyone has their opinion I guess ;).

<marquee>that's quite a testimonial!! ::)</marquee>

bebop · 02-12-2009, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

The host ... went on to say that "Sea Foam is one of those "miracle cures" that people swear will clean your fuel injectors, cure baldness, and just about everything else..."

Now he didn't say it wasn't any good, or didn't do what it says it will on the can, he just was making the point that it can't possibly live up to its reputation.

I just thought it was interesting because I've never heard it mentioned on the program before.

Cures baldness? I'm getting a can! Up to this time I've been using Preparation H since it shrinks tissue. I figure it would shrink the top of my scalp and draw the hair up to just a part line. Doesn't work. ::)

Cheers!

Todd · 02-12-2009, 03:36 PM

[quote=Blowndodge "Darksider"]

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Originally Posted by "SWB,voices tell me evil things":9zsk54ap

That's interesting. I've used it before on Todd's fat butt and found it to be a good product. My endurance actually did improve after using it, but everyone has their opinion I guess ;).

<marquee>I'm sorry .... but this is way I read it in MY mind ........ I don't know why I have a mancrush on these guys....I guess I am just going to have to stop fighting it.</marquee>[/quote:9zsk54ap]

Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, you need therapy ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;)

dhomoney · 02-12-2009, 04:45 PM

[quote=todd (Nomadis Custodis)]

Quote:

Originally Posted by "Blowndodge "Darksider"":o8nizhfv

<marquee>I'm sorry .... but this is way I read it in MY mind ........ I don't know why I have a mancrush on these guys....I guess I am just going to have to stop fighting it.</marquee>

Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, you need therapy ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;)[/quote:o8nizhfv]

Don't worry Todd, BD spends A LOT of time in San Fran. Asking someone "Can I push in your stool for you?" has a completely differnent meaning for BD than it does in the rest of the known, and sane, world. :)

**taranis** · 02-12-2009, 04:48 PM

Oh.. My.

People around here are gonna think I'm insane, busting out laughing like I just did. Dude.. you're cruel! LMAO!

blowndodge · 02-12-2009, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by dhomoney

Quote:

Originally Posted by todd (Nomadis Custodis)

Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, I need a man!! ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;)

Don't worry Todd, I spend A LOT of time in San Fran. Asking someone "Can I push in your stool for you?" has a completely beautiful meaning for me than it does in the rest of the known, and sane, world. :)

guys guys guys!!!

**Top Cat** · 02-12-2009, 05:05 PM

[/quote]

Cures baldness? I'm getting a can! Up to this time I've been using Preparation H since it shrinks tissue. I figure it would shrink the top of my scalp and draw the hair up to just a part line. Doesn't work. ::)

Cheers![/quote]

I wasn't going to go there but I can't resist.
Using PreperatioH on your head may start people calling you sh*t head

blowndodge · 02-12-2009, 05:08 PM

SWB and Todd soak their little packages in Preparation H !!! Their wives tell me it definitely does work!!!

02-12-2009, 05:17 PM

BD, are you the dude who woke up hung over one morning and picked up the tube of Preparation H and brushed their teeth. No biggie. At least the swollen gums improved I heard. Lol

02-12-2009, 05:21 PM

Hmm, the title is, See-Foam and Snake oil go hand in hand.. Let your minds chew on that.

macmac · 02-12-2009, 05:48 PM

Geeze you guy are harsh....

I think what the radio tech was saying, is that nothing in a bottle will fix a mechanical problem.

Sea Foam isn't going to fix a stretched timing chain, isn't going to fix a bad rod bearing, may not fix a really bad injector that you need to remove and blow varsol thru under high pressure, which may or not fix the injector spray pattern.

Sea Foam isn't going to stop oil or coolant leaks, and isn't going to stop the same in pourous castings..

Sea Foam isn't going to clean out crud in a carb that went dry and the fuel has tirned into green goo, brown goo or white dusty powder which i know is going to raise all hell here, but that powder ain't coke.

On the other hand Sea Foam can re wet a fuel washed cylinder, can in time cut a laquer build in rings, fuel line carbs and injectors.

It will eat some carbon build on top of pistons, on valve stem shanks and in ports.

Sea Foam is a good alternate to engine fog for long term storage.

Sea Foam can bring back compression in a engine if the engine was over heated and a laquer base set up, which is more frequent in 2 strokes, if time is applied...

I just had to do that to my husky saw.. over heated it cutting, it lost compression, and before i yanked the jug i hit it with Sea Foam, and brown mung poured out the exhaust.

Fired that saw up it ran well, and shut it off and Sea Foamed it again. I will use it as soon as the sleet stops.

I bought this saw used in 95' and have taken it to hell and back every year since.. it sure don't look new..

**Cajunrider** · 02-12-2009, 06:23 PM

Damn, it's cold in here too..........

blowndodge · 02-12-2009, 08:55 PM

Oh c'mon..........I'm having fun today!!!

02-12-2009, 12:24 PM	#1
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socwkbiker Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jefferson City, MO Posts: 6,272	Sea Foam = snake oil? That's interesting. I've used it before and found it to be a good product. My mileage actually did improve after using it, but everyone has their opinion I guess. __________________ Jeff Platz VBA #0002 VBA VP-Global B.A.C.A. Hoss 2005 "StrongBear" Black/Silver Todd and BD
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Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Sea Foam = snake oil? [/quote] Cures baldness? I'm getting a can! Up to this time I've been using Preparation H since it shrinks tissue. I figure it would shrink the top of my scalp and draw the hair up to just a part line. Doesn't work. ::) Cheers![/quote] I wasn't going to go there but I can't resist. Using PreperatioH on your head may start people calling you sh*t head __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Sea Foam = snake oil? SWB and Todd soak their little packages in Preparation H !!! Their wives tell me it definitely does work!!! __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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02-12-2009, 05:17 PM	#11
Guest Posts: n/a	Sea Foam = snake oil? BD, are you the dude who woke up hung over one morning and picked up the tube of Preparation H and brushed their teeth. No biggie. At least the swollen gums improved I heard. Lol
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02-12-2009, 05:21 PM	#12
Guest Posts: n/a	Sea Foam = snake oil? Hmm, the title is, See-Foam and Snake oil go hand in hand.. Let your minds chew on that.
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02-12-2009, 05:48 PM	#13
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Sea Foam = snake oil? Geeze you guy are harsh.... I think what the radio tech was saying, is that nothing in a bottle will fix a mechanical problem. Sea Foam isn't going to fix a stretched timing chain, isn't going to fix a bad rod bearing, may not fix a really bad injector that you need to remove and blow varsol thru under high pressure, which may or not fix the injector spray pattern. Sea Foam isn't going to stop oil or coolant leaks, and isn't going to stop the same in pourous castings.. Sea Foam isn't going to clean out crud in a carb that went dry and the fuel has tirned into green goo, brown goo or white dusty powder which i know is going to raise all hell here, but that powder ain't coke. On the other hand Sea Foam can re wet a fuel washed cylinder, can in time cut a laquer build in rings, fuel line carbs and injectors. It will eat some carbon build on top of pistons, on valve stem shanks and in ports. Sea Foam is a good alternate to engine fog for long term storage. Sea Foam can bring back compression in a engine if the engine was over heated and a laquer base set up, which is more frequent in 2 strokes, if time is applied... I just had to do that to my husky saw.. over heated it cutting, it lost compression, and before i yanked the jug i hit it with Sea Foam, and brown mung poured out the exhaust. Fired that saw up it ran well, and shut it off and Sea Foamed it again. I will use it as soon as the sleet stops. I bought this saw used in 95' and have taken it to hell and back every year since.. it sure don't look new.. __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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