Seafoam additive (l3540)

[The_Al]

Hello all,

I have seen some discussions related to using Seafoam additive as a stabilizer for the diesel fuel (in the archives here), and I wondered about others thoughts on stabilizers more specifically Seafoam?

I did pickup a can of Seafoam, and wanted to hear from some folks before I used it. I know that Kubota is pretty finicky with oil type and the warranty, so I wanted to check with others for suggestions.

Thanks

Al

 

[skeets]

I use it and haven't seen any ill effects, or any improvement either,, soo like they say ya pays your money and takes your chances

 

[Burt]

Hello all,

I have seen some discussions related to using Seafoam additive as a stabilizer for the diesel fuel (in the archives here), and I wondered about others thoughts on stabilizers more specifically Seafoam?

I did pickup a can of Seafoam, and wanted to hear from some folks before I used it. I know that Kubota is pretty finicky with oil type and the warranty, so I wanted to check with others for suggestions.

Thanks

Al

I use it for small gas engines. It seems to help clear the fuel lines.

Burt

 

[lsmurphy]

I use it and haven't seen any ill effects, or any improvement either,, soo like they say ya pays your money and takes your chances

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[ipz2222]

I don't know about seafoam in other applications but, as a professional transmission technician, I would not put it in my vehicle but I love it when others put in thiers. It causes seals to sweal and parts to get gummy. Not immediantly but later. Long enough so you don't blame the seafoam. And then you start looking for a transmission shop.

 

[The_Al]

I don't know about seafoam in other applications but, as a professional transmission technician, I would not put it in my vehicle but I love it when others put in thiers. It causes seals to sweal and parts to get gummy. Not immediantly but later. Long enough so you don't blame the seafoam. And then you start looking for a transmission shop.

Thanks, but in the diesel fuel would you think it would have ill effects on engine gaskets, etc.?

 

[kc8fbl]

I've used it in my fuel for my B7610 and haven't noticed any ill effects of it. I figure it helps keep water out of the fuel and cleans the injectors. Also, adds lubricity which will help out the injector pump. Starts up great every time.

 

[skeets]

Why would you put seafoam in a transmission???? I know brake fluid will muck them up, but never heard of anybody dumping seafoam in one

 

[The_Al]

Thanks all.

With it starting to get cold I have added it to the next batch of my re-fueling.

Thanks

Al

 

[Stubbyie]

If you're looking for one admixture to add to your diesel fuel it would be hard to beat Stanadyne to improve both lubricity of the [now] low sulfur fuel and add cetane (analogous to increasing octane rating in gasoline).

Personally, I use Sta-Bil and Stanadyne in diesel in wintertime (cold, potential waxing, low-use compared to high fuel turnover in summer) and Sta-Bil and SeaFoam added to zero-alcohol 'premium grade' gasoline in small engines year round.

For the last ten years or so zero diesel engine problems and zero gasoline engine problems---no failures of carbs or fuel lines or floats or primer bulbs or anything else. Sooner or later something will fail due to age alone, but so far (meticulous maintenance records) no problems. Small engines defined arbitrarily as gasoline ranging from 27-hp to weed munchers and chain saws.

And, I filter all gasoline into my bulk vessel and again at the dispenser nozzle. Try filtering 5-gals of mogas through a coffee filter in a funnel and see what you get.

 

[riotwarrior]

If you're looking for one admixture to add to your diesel fuel it would be hard to beat Stanadyne to improve both lubricity of the [now] low sulfur fuel and add cetane (analogous to increasing octane rating in gasoline).

Personally, I use Sta-Bil and Stanadyne in diesel in wintertime (cold, potential waxing, low-use compared to high fuel turnover in summer) and Sta-Bil and SeaFoam added to zero-alcohol 'premium grade' gasoline in small engines year round.

For the last ten years or so zero diesel engine problems and zero gasoline engine problems---no failures of carbs or fuel lines or floats or primer bulbs or anything else. Sooner or later something will fail due to age alone, but so far (meticulous maintenance records) no problems. Small engines defined arbitrarily as gasoline ranging from 27-hp to weed munchers and chain saws.

And, I filter all gasoline into my bulk vessel and again at the dispenser nozzle. Try filtering 5-gals of mogas through a coffee filter in a funnel and see what you get.

Whatchutalkinbout Willis? Is it this stuff here!

Cause that stuff there is the DA BOMB...seriously it's really good. This is recomended by many pump builders for diesel engines so It is what I'm hunting down locally.

JM2CW

Al

 

[double nickel]

I had an injector hang in my 1210 Ford diesel and 5.9 Cummins. Added Lucas Diesel Injector Cleaner both times to the fuel and ran for a little while and the injector started working again. Never tried Seafoam but if works as good as the Lucas product it should be good.

 

[ipz2222]

skeets, seafoam makes an additive for transmissions.