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Old 05-18-2009 | 02:11 PM
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So it's fair to say you got a little sugar in your tank!!! Just kidding man, I couldn't let that one go.
I don't get it
 
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Old 05-18-2009 | 03:47 PM
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[QUOTE=Laramie1997;1670876]I thought they usually recommend that you drive like 300 miles with it in the oil. I never really saw that big of a difference when I used it in the motor. Was the smoke white at first or was it blackish? were you using seafoam, or the MOPAR brand?

I was using seafoam and the smoke was white. For how long you should drive with it im not sure some people say a few hundred some change it rite away i don't really know. Anybody have an idea of how long to drive around with this stuff
 
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Old 05-18-2009 | 04:56 PM
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I would think 25 miles is enough for it to do its job. This stuff is thin and will lower the viscosity of the oil if you add it to the crankcase. I wouldn't want to be driving around with it in there too long, especially if it does loosen up some sludge that could plug up an oil passage or pump pickup. Almost all manufacturers advise against using oil flush-type additives for this very reason. Toyota even went so far as to notify owner NOT to do this as places like Jiffy Lube that scare customers into having it done were causing warranty failures from plugged up lubrication systems. Here's some good reading from a Toyota forum:
http://www.corolland.com/forums/inde...howtopic=17049
 

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Old 05-18-2009 | 11:30 PM
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I don't get it
Saying someone has "sugar in there tank" means there gay. No harm meant, just couldn't let that opportunity go. Too funny, for me atleast!!!
 
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Old 05-18-2009 | 11:53 PM
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Originally Posted by 95 Jamin Ram
Guess im gonna try the sea foam friend gave me a can for some reason he had a whole case. Have a few questions how much do i put into the brake booster the crank case and gas tank? How long should i let the stuff sit for? And how many miles after using change the oil?
When I treat mine I pull the PCV hose from the intake plenum and hook a longer hose to it. Stick the other end into the bottom of a full can of seafom and have him start the engine. You'll have to give it some gas to keep it started but once the can is empty ( 5 -6 seconds) immediately shut it off. Reattach the PCV hose to the intake and let it sit for about 10 minutes. Restart engine ( it will stall and stumble the first few attempts ) but when it catches you could smoke the entire county for mosquitos. There will be a plume of thick white smoke coming from the tailpipes, don't panic this is normal. Just drive around for a few miles until it goes away. You can also add a couple of cans to a full tank of fuel as well.
 
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Old 05-19-2009 | 12:05 AM
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Originally Posted by J415
Saying someone has "sugar in there tank" means there gay. No harm meant, just couldn't let that opportunity go. Too funny, for me atleast!!!
oh lol never heard of that.




I use the Lucas stuff. Its always seemed to help
 




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