bad1LEz

New O2's installed last April. Just Seafoamed, first time since I had the car. Should I change the O2's? Don't notice anything wrong. How do they connect, with plug in type connectors(like MAF Sensor) or hard wired?
Thanks

Greasepunk

like MAF sensor, just a clip, but they should be fine Seafoam is O2 safe if you use it right.

bad1LEz

Thanks, that's what I thought. It says it won't foul O2's on the can. I've heard of some people saying they had to change them out. Like I said though, don't feel anything wrong so far. And I'm pretty sure I used it right. Found out I have one he!! of an exhaust leak!

FreByrd2

i seafoamed my car with 117k miles for the first time. My 02's were just fine afterwards.

Euclid

car's got 80k on her...
is seafoam worth the $$$?
both performance and maintenance wise

Greasepunk

YES! it is. You should notice a difference. Make sure you follow the instructions though.

Euclid

How much does it typically cost? Where to get it? What's the process consist of?

Thanks!

Camarocks

It's around $7/can. As far as I know, neither Auto Zone or Advance carries it. I bought mine at a local Napa. The process basically consists of introducing it through the brake booster vacuum line into the intake until it almost stalls. It makes a lot of smoke and usually fouls your plugs, but gets rid of a lot of carbon buildup in higher mileage motors.

Euclid

So I should wait till i do plugs/ wires to do it?

Greasepunk

I think my plugs were cleaner afterwards. I recently pulled them and they looked almost brand new. My car had 102k miles on it when I seafoamed it.

cals400ex

the seafoam is o2 safe. however, i think what they are getting at is that when using seafoam you clean. this means the exhaust will be dirtier and these particles can shorten the life of the o2's. my o2's needed replaced anyways. the new o2's made more of a difference than seafoaming the engine for me.