DIY: Seafoam a Camaro LLT V6

[omgitsmiketuck]

I really wanna do this, but even with this DIY, feel like theres not enough of a solid... step by step process. People seem to all have their own way of doing it. I wanna know im absolutely doing this right. Some say there's "no difference" after. Obviously this will vary from car to car. I installed my catch can at 25k and sure I'll prolly do this eventually but I'm still on the fence. Ive read to put it in the tank when nearly empty, but they say not to run over 150-200 miles... and I get 350+ to a tank? So im lost there... Between that and everywhere else you're supposed to add it, it seems like it needs to be perfectly timed thing. I need/WANT to take my car to the dealer for my oil changes. Because of this I don't wanna risk messing it up. Plus, I have a tune, and i'm not positive they wont auto-override my tune. So i'm just like... UGH.

[Gee]

Originally Posted by omgitsmiketuck

I really wanna do this, but even with this DIY, feel like theres not enough of a solid... step by step process. People seem to all have their own way of doing it. I wanna know im absolutely doing this right. Some say there's "no difference" after. Obviously this will vary from car to car. I installed my catch can at 25k and sure I'll prolly do this eventually but I'm still on the fence. Ive read to put it in the tank when nearly empty, but they say not to run over 150-200 miles... and I get 350+ to a tank? So im lost there... Between that and everywhere else you're supposed to add it, it seems like it needs to be perfectly timed thing. I need/WANT to take my car to the dealer for my oil changes. Because of this I don't wanna risk messing it up. Plus, I have a tune, and i'm not positive they wont auto-override my tune. So i'm just like... UGH.

If you're not mechanically inclined enough to do an oil change, then don't do this either. There's really no science to it man, but I've seen the same steps used on tons of different cars. The steps on the side of the can should be plenty, if not take it to GM for upper induction cleaning for like $100-$200.

[Can't_C_Me]

Originally Posted by omgitsmiketuck

I really wanna do this, but even with this DIY, feel like theres not enough of a solid... step by step process. People seem to all have their own way of doing it. I wanna know im absolutely doing this right. Some say there's "no difference" after. Obviously this will vary from car to car. I installed my catch can at 25k and sure I'll prolly do this eventually but I'm still on the fence. Ive read to put it in the tank when nearly empty, but they say not to run over 150-200 miles... and I get 350+ to a tank? So im lost there... Between that and everywhere else you're supposed to add it, it seems like it needs to be perfectly timed thing. I need/WANT to take my car to the dealer for my oil changes. Because of this I don't wanna risk messing it up. Plus, I have a tune, and i'm not positive they wont auto-override my tune. So i'm just like... UGH.

You are confusing the crankcase step with the fuel tank step. Crankcase you have to change the oil within 100 miles. Not the fuel tank, fill the fuel tank and pour a whole bottle and just run the tank dry.

[LIM3]

Should I install the cstch can before the crank shaft step ? The post mentioned the can will gather some nasty oil.

[Can't_C_Me]

Originally Posted by LIM3

Should I install the cstch can before the crank shaft step ? The post mentioned the can will gather some nasty oil.

Yes it's a good idea to install before the seafoam process is started. It can start to collect some of the junk that gets loosened up. And then when done check the can to see if it needs emptying.

[LIM3]

Doing the crank case step today. But don't have anywhere to drive. Is driving it as soon as you put it in needed ?

[bigwayne3000]

This is a horribly dumb question but Ill ask anyway. I know due to step #2 you will need to change the oil but do you do it after step 2 or after you do the entire list of steps? For example can I do step 2, change the oil then a few days later complete the rest of them or is it better to do all of them then change the oil?

[Monchy36]

Only question... How often is this need it? Ones a year?

[Dizzy82]

Doing the crank case step today. But don't have anywhere to drive. Is driving it as soon as you put it in needed ?

Should be fine, just change your oil between 50-100 miles of driving.

This is a horribly dumb question but Ill ask anyway. I know due to step #2 you will need to change the oil but do you do it after step 2 or after you do the entire list of steps? For example can I do step 2, change the oil then a few days later complete the rest of them or is it better to do all of them then change the oil?

It's easier to do it all at once, but you can do it in steps if you want. Just be sure to change the oil after you do the crank case.

Only question... How often is this need it? Ones a year?

I usually do the crank case once a year, but I do the intake manifold fogging every couple of months.

[LIM3]

So I at the final step of driving the car. I drive it at around 15 20mph but after that there is a noticeable ticking. ? Engine light came on. Car is idling fine however

[Can't_C_Me]

Originally Posted by LIM3

So I at the final step of driving the car. I drive it at around 15 20mph but after that there is a noticeable ticking. ? Engine light came on. Car is idling fine however

Getting a CEL is normal during the seafoam process. The tickling hummmm.

[LIM3]

Update. Sounds went away. Still have the light turned on tho

[LIM3]

Took it for a joyous spin around my block. Knocking sound went away. I'm doing a battery diconnect to get rid of the engine light

[Linker239]

I got the ticking sound when i did mine, it went away after a bit of driving, but I've done it before and no problems.