03-10-2015, 12:33 AM | #183 |
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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.
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03-10-2015, 06:38 AM | #184 | |
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03-10-2015, 12:21 PM | #185 | |
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03-13-2015, 02:37 PM | #186 |
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Should I install the cstch can before the crank shaft step ? The post mentioned the can will gather some nasty oil.
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03-13-2015, 02:44 PM | #187 |
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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.
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03-16-2015, 10:34 AM | #188 |
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Doing the crank case step today. But don't have anywhere to drive. Is driving it as soon as you put it in needed ?
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03-16-2015, 11:11 AM | #189 |
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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?
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03-16-2015, 11:24 AM | #190 |
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Only question... How often is this need it? Ones a year?
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03-17-2015, 06:55 PM | #192 |
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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
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03-17-2015, 06:59 PM | #193 |
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Getting a CEL is normal during the seafoam process. The tickling hummmm.
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03-17-2015, 07:00 PM | #194 |
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Update. Sounds went away. Still have the light turned on tho
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03-17-2015, 07:16 PM | #195 |
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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
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03-17-2015, 09:32 PM | #196 |
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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.
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