Quote:
Originally Posted by Dirtyfingers
I've only ever used it in my old trucks fuel tank. Think of it like this, fuel dilution causes crankcase explosions on our engines on the ship. When you're putting somthing like seafoam into your oil it's almost like putting fuel into it. That just needs a high enough temp or a small spark to ignite and you're out of an engine. I've seen it before on ships...not fun.
|
Seafoam has a higher flash point than your oil. So comparing it to putting fuel in your oils is absurd. your oil will combust before your seafoam will.
Quote:
Originally Posted by 541joseph
when you pour it in with your oil it not only thins out your oil so it no longer has the same protecting properties it had before you poor the seafoam in
it also loosens a large amount of gunk at one time and can clog your oil pick up causing the engine to be starved of oil it lets all those chunks be pressed through your bearings and score or clog them.
|
When used as directed Seafoam and other like products will not change the viscosity of your oil enough to make a difference. besides as your oil ages it looses its ability to do its job, adding seafoam is no different than used oil.
Also, seafoam is not magic in a bottle, it does not break everything loose and drop it into your oil pan like a load of dirt. It takes time, and your filter should (if you are using a good filter) catch and debris that is dislodged over time.
Even so, I do not put it in my crank case simply because I change oil regularly, use OEM filters and I do not use cheap no-name fuel. I don't care if people use seafoam or not, but random unsubstantiated claims of it being dangerous are silly.
I recommend not using oil additives and following a good maintenance schedule and use good quality consumables.