SEAFOAM would you put it in oil? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

knitetrain05 · 08-04-2013, 07:27 PM

I got this thing about additive's. Things to clean injectors added into the gas tank, I think that's OK. BUT, additives to the engine oil to clean sludge off of parts in the motor... That scares me. I feel these things to some extent lessen the lubricating properties of oil.

Case in point, I have a 2012 camaro SS 45th with 2538 miles on it. I do not see myself adding a catch can. I have once used seafoam in the gas tank at 2500 miles. I would be real hesitant to add this to the engine oil for fear of some small degree of loss of lubrication.

The directions on the can of seafoam say its ok to add to oil to keep the motor clean and free of sludge and that it can be added every 2000 to 5000 miles for a clean engine.

Well what's your personal opinion or real life experience with this added to oil??

Joed · 08-07-2013, 05:28 PM

Well for one thing your engine has only 2538 miles and should not have any sludge in it. If you change your oil on a regular basis like every 3,000 or 4,000 miles you won't build up any sludge. You have to really neglect oil changes with the modern oils to have a sludge problem. The use of fuel injector cleaner occasionally is OK but I wouldn't use a sludge remover at all.

LeanPocket · 08-08-2013, 11:34 AM

Well when u reach high mileage (like me), its something to consider.

I personally wouldnt do it.

rich3fan · 08-08-2013, 12:02 PM

You asked the same questions in this thread you've already started: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=311110

08-04-2013, 07:27 PM	#1
knitetrain05 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Camaro SS 45th Anniversary Edi Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Rochester, New York Posts: 523 View My Garage	SEAFOAM would you put it in oil? I got this thing about additive's. Things to clean injectors added into the gas tank, I think that's OK. BUT, additives to the engine oil to clean sludge off of parts in the motor... That scares me. I feel these things to some extent lessen the lubricating properties of oil. Case in point, I have a 2012 camaro SS 45th with 2538 miles on it. I do not see myself adding a catch can. I have once used seafoam in the gas tank at 2500 miles. I would be real hesitant to add this to the engine oil for fear of some small degree of loss of lubrication. The directions on the can of seafoam say its ok to add to oil to keep the motor clean and free of sludge and that it can be added every 2000 to 5000 miles for a clean engine. Well what's your personal opinion or real life experience with this added to oil??

08-08-2013, 11:34 AM	#3
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08-08-2013, 12:02 PM	#4
rich3fan What's this button do? Drives: 2019 Black 2SS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Wylie, Texas Posts: 1,364	You asked the same questions in this thread you've already started: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=311110 __________________ 2019 Black & Red & Silver 2SS - Bone Stock

08-07-2013, 05:28 PM	#2
Joed Drives: Camaro 2SS RS Victory Red Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Hurley NY Posts: 52	Well for one thing your engine has only 2538 miles and should not have any sludge in it. If you change your oil on a regular basis like every 3,000 or 4,000 miles you won't build up any sludge. You have to really neglect oil changes with the modern oils to have a sludge problem. The use of fuel injector cleaner occasionally is OK but I wouldn't use a sludge remover at all.