Seafoam Question...

Gris · **Posted:** Fri Oct 19, 2007 12:01 pm

IF I were to add it to the engine oil currently in the Jeep, would I HAVE to drain it in a short amount of time or can I add it now and not remove it until next oil change in 3 or 4 months?

I JUST did an oil change and went to Amsoil. Is it not smart to add Seafoam to Amsoil at all? Is it OK to add no or wait until closer to an oil change?

sleeve84028 · **Posted:** Fri Oct 19, 2007 12:17 pm

Wait until you only have about 100 miles left to go before throwing it in there. Run the Jeep around the town to get the oil nice and hot (and mix up the sea foam) and then let it sit for a couple hours. Drain and then refill.

bearmedic · **Posted:** Fri Oct 19, 2007 9:45 pm

what is seafoam?
drew

sleeve84028 · **Posted:** Sat Oct 20, 2007 9:09 am

it's a product that helps clean the engine out

Rush345 · **Posted:** Sat Oct 20, 2007 8:05 pm

I beleive before you mess with your oil especially if you just converted to Amsoil. First treat the gas tank and second use the vacuume line to draw it into the upper part of the engine. As for the engine how may miles is on it, before adding to crankcase check things out Amsoil has a high detergent quality to it on more the one occassion I had some mech tell me my oil needs to be changed now because it's soooo dirty. But the funny thing is I had just changed my oil two weeks prior only due to it's high detergent quality did it look filthy and yet was fine just doing it's job correctly . Amsoil is the original synthetic lubricant, they pioneered the feild go to Amsoil's web site read about their history. They didn't just come to the party they created the party. Having been with Amsoil for almost 30 years and a lifetime dealer for over 20 years, the product does wonders. I didn't become a Amsoil Dealer to make money I became an Amsoil Dealer to get oil at a discount and pass that discount on to my freinds so the could enjoy the experience of haveing the best synthetic lubricant in their rides, but help others wheather street racers or off roaders. You may not even need to put seafoam into your crankcase but if you feel it nessacary wait till you have the last 100 miles put it in make a little road trip get it home quickly then drain and replace with more Amsoil. Hope this answers more answers then raising questions.

DryBones · **Posted:** Sat Oct 20, 2007 8:29 pm

hijacking the thread a bit but was curious if it is ok to change to synthetics at any time or is this just for newer vehicles? I have 45k on my 05 and the wifes 02 has 81k and I am interested in going synthetic with both. Also, do you need a special filter for these oils?

Rush345 · **Posted:** Sat Oct 20, 2007 9:44 pm

I purchased my KJ 2002 3.7L 4x4 w/Auto last year in July I immedeiatly changed everything over to Amsoil with almost 90,000 miles on this Jeep I had no qualms about swithing over to Amsoil from Bunper to Bumper. If you do not see any oil burning issues then your good to go . Do understand that if you have any leaks or Oil burning issues due to Amsoils high detergent quality if a leak or oil burning issues Amsoil will increase the use of oil due to Amsoil's high detergent quality. But if these are any of these issue by all means upgrade to synthetic. In fact if you want to trake things a step further look into Amsoils oil by pass filteration system. With the addition of this filteration issues you will filter your oil to the point that you do not have to change other then every couple of years. Years ago after purchasing a Toyota Celica, I had some scratches on both the driver and passenger windows, I had already converted everthing over to synthetic. Upon bringing it back to the dealership for warranty repair. My Brother in law who relished any chance to dig into me, informed me that I will never bad mouth your funny oil again. :shock:

I then proceded to ask what had , changed his attitude upon which he responded that after all his years working for car dealerships my Toyota with Amsoil not only ran better it was quiterer and more respnsive then any other car on the lot. Considering that my Brotherinlaw enjoyed every opertunity to abuise me, no other praise could ever be offered. So If there are any doubting Tomiches out there Amsoil is the best today or tomorrow or down thew road

sleeve84028 · **Posted:** Sat Oct 20, 2007 9:45 pm

No special filter required and there shouldn't be any issues with switching...

Rush345 · **Posted:** Sat Oct 20, 2007 11:08 pm

Before converting to synthetic always clean your motor both front back and both DIF's and transfer case. Amsoil has an extremely high internal detergent quality. Some times it has been discovered that after conversiion it has been discovered secondary leaks be it from or rear oil seals or transmision or transfer case. These were there before four your conversion Your conversion to synthetic but now that things are squeeky clean in side your engine compartment. After progressing past these minor obstickales, you can veiw the advantages other converting to synthetic lubricant I truly wish this hls advises the addionally options available for our rides. Now having additionally learned of other avenues I'm more thgen eager to explore these other paths Having learned additional options from my additional lost brothers.

myjeepwalks · **Posted:** Sun Oct 21, 2007 12:35 am

sleeve84028 wrote:

Wait until you only have about 100 miles left to go before throwing it in there. Run the Jeep around the town to get the oil nice and hot (and mix up the sea foam) and then let it sit for a couple hours. Drain and then refill.

that's what i do, just dump a can in a few days before i do an oil change.

Rush345 · **Posted:** Sun Oct 21, 2007 8:18 am

myjeepwalks wrote:

sleeve84028 wrote:

Wait until you only have about 100 miles left to go before throwing it in there. Run the Jeep around the town to get the oil nice and hot (and mix up the sea foam) and then let it sit for a couple hours. Drain and then refill.

that's what i do, just dump a can in a few days before i do an oil change.

Yes Sir

Gris · **Posted:** Mon Oct 22, 2007 10:45 am

My jeep will roll 90k before the current tank of gas is gone. This is the first time I ran synthetic. I know Amsoil is capable of much longer maintenance periods than regular oil, but I'm going to still change this at around 5k miles this one time. Just because it very while might get craptastic in short order since I've never run any engine cleaner before.

I already put a 1/2 can through the vacuum system on 2 seperate occasions over the past 3 months and ran 2 cans through the gas tank over the same period. I did notice a definate difference before and after.

I'll put the seafoam in the crankcase right before I change out this first helping of Amsoil just to clean up whatever it missed.

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