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Old 05-07-2007, 06:18 AM
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Is it really as bad as they say it is to change from traditional oil to synthetic oil on higher mileage vehicles? I was reading a thing about sea foaming your car and after sea foaming your car the guy recommended changing to synthetic oil
 
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Old 05-07-2007, 08:37 AM
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What is sea forming?
 
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Old 05-07-2007, 09:18 AM
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its some new stuff that cleans the build up and carbon from your whole system, even the cat.
 
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Old 05-07-2007, 09:24 AM
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wow does it work? cost? stats?
 
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Old 05-07-2007, 09:34 AM
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http://www.seafoamsales.com/motorTuneUpTechGas.htm I couldn't find a price, but a ton of people on the forum swear by it.
 
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Old 05-07-2007, 09:52 AM
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that seems dangerous. pour into ur carb and being extremely flamible.
 
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Old 05-07-2007, 09:55 AM
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I know but they all swear it works.........who knows worth a shot.
 
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Old 05-07-2007, 09:57 AM
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then is says pour it in ur tb tube wtf?
 
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Old 05-07-2007, 10:03 AM
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it's even worse for tuned port??????? vacume tube? what where?
 
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Old 05-07-2007, 10:08 AM
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I wouldnt touch this stuff too many questions.
 


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