How to Seafoam your vehicle (Also called Top Engine Clean)

[KAYLAMARIE1017]

Does he keep saying PVC? Really??

[chevygearhead454]

yeah you definitely dont need to remove the negative terminal to change your oil

[bob1978amon]

wow when did they start putting a mechanic in a bottle, that's not bad for ten bucks, when can i buy hot strippers is a bottle.?

[mannyspeedy16]

No no no

Seafoam is bad idea, unless u want a connecting rod shooting throurgh the side of ur engine block. That stuff can hydrolock your engine. Plus redlining ur engine is terrible for it, u can bend a push rod, break a valve, or bend a connecting rod. All bad ideas dont try it. Seen this at my shop many times. Big no no.

[proudyke]

At :45 wouldn't that cause hydrolock if that is sucked up to fast ? I think it needs to be slowly dribbled in. But then again I am not too mechanically savvy

[DIYautotech]

@proudyke No, because it's being sucked through the PCV port, which responds to vacuum. So in the event that TOO much seafoam is sucked up, the PCV valve will close, thinking the vehicle is WOP, and kill the engine. It's actually very safe, and the exact reason why you use the PCV valve for this job. It's also combustible, unlike water, so hydro-locking would be very difficult.

[proudyke]

@DIYautotech Thank you for your explanation. I did the Sea Foam today, in thirds like you did and my Nissan Pick Up seems to be doing a lot better. Thanks again.

[trijmedia123]

is this sea foam product available in canada? reply pls... thanks!!!!

[TonkatrainHONKHONK]

@trijmedia123 Yes they have it at wal-mark, cambodian tire ect.

[Vacmasterthegreat]

does the 1/3 can in the gas tank change for how much gas you have in the tank? and how long after I pour it in the oil do should I do an oil change?

[darealpapac]

great vid thanks.

[SchizoFilms]

10 years, my family's owned an S-series. 10 years, no one ever bothered to look at pictures of the engine online. 10 years after buying it, we find out it was, indeed, not an SL2, but an SL1. The SOHC engine is terrible, it makes the DOHC S-series engine look like a good engine.

[Darkomen025]

Looks about time for that motor mount to be replaced too. lols. And with these saturns, the best plugs to use are NGK copper. You didn't mention gapping spark plugs for those of us who use the recommended plugs. Other than that, great tutorial on that seafoaming.

[PetrolClock]

metal intake tube :\ so much for cold air

[vlasktom]

@PetrolClock actually, you want warm/hot air. it has less mass and can cram more air in a certain space

[PetrolClock]

@vlasktom wow go ahead and cram some nice hot air in there bud

[kikiblanton]

Thanks for the video! Would you recommend doing the oil change the same day, or could it wait a few days? Also, should the oil change be done after seafoming, or does it matter?

[stayzenbobby]

soo you chose a saturn i see..

[AirsoftMike999]

great video man :)

thumbs up

haha is that a chromeintakes intake kit? if so i orded the same one for my bimmer a few days ago..cant wait till it comes in...any comments on the intake?

[joeyf504327]

GUYS ONLY WATCH THIS IF YOU WANT TO SPEND A COUPLE GRAND WITH IN THE NEXT YEAR, THIS STUFF IS EVIL, DON'T USE IT!

[MyBoysRMyLife0810]

I enjoyed the video! think now i can do a proper oil change without depending on my brother to do all my fixes for me!! Also would the seafoam also clean up the fuel injector? Thanks for the Video Post!

[adamcc91]

It's a socket, not a wrench. Also, the rubber boot is so that you can pull the plug out of the hole

[mauikahuna]

Awesome post brother!

[The18Jake]

What if your car doesn't have a redline..serious question.

[TheCoolfez]

@The18Jake you mean your car doesn't have a RPM gauge? Then just press down on the gas pedal a little bit faster than you normally would down the street for a bit.

[The18Jake]

@TheCoolfez Yes it has no RPM gauge,just spedo and that's it

[TheCoolfez]

@The18Jake It's ok, the only reason you would take it close to redline is so you run the seafoam through your engine more thoroughly. It really isn't that big of a deal, just make sure you accelerate to at least 60 miles per hour few times. best place would be one of those slower highways, where speed limit is 45 mph or 55mph because the car will run a a little rough and it can be scary trying to merge into a 65mph highway. Do this late at night, there will be tons of white smoke,

[The18Jake]

@TheCoolfez and gas and temperature of course

[TheCoolfez]

@The18Jake what kind of car do you have? just curious since there are very few cars without RPM gauges.

[The18Jake]

@TheCoolfez 1984 lincoln towncar

[zeppelin67637]

I'm a mechanic aswell and my father is a plumber, i am constantly saying PVC instead of PCV lol

[frankrizzooo]

Thanks for the upload covers everything quite well. Great job, but I have to say and not trying to undercut your video but a couple times you sounded like Bill Murray in Caddyshack. "Keep your eye on the ball" lol.......But seriously I didn't know to change my oil and plugs when done or to separate the can into 3 separate containers like that very helpful!

[NaguShiiaRen]

Hey man, video is very detailed thanks!

[JohnDPearson90]

Anyways, good video, i learned a couple new things from watching this, keep it up

[JohnDPearson90]

At 2:42, it looks like he is running the car with the e-brake lol

[Usarmy1BIP]

not hating on this video but... thats what she said... 9:00 !!!!!!!!!

[frankrizzooo]

@Usarmy1BIP no dude I think you meant 8:00. LOL yes that is what she said. LOL....

[saifi558]

Do u have to change the spark plugs after sea foam? Cuz i just changed my spark plugs yesterday...

[102sammy]

i think draining the radiator is overkill unless it needs it but good vid i havnt used the stuff b4 but might try it thanks

[collzengroup]

And my camera is about to.......

[doyouliketowatch]

I've been a mechanic for 12 years, and the one thing I learn everyday is that no one knows everything. Congrats on being ase certified but boasting just makes you look like an idiot, why stoop to their level?

[nekroboy99]

when u used the seafoam did ur check engine light go on? cuz i heard the seafoam sometimes fucks up ur sensors

[LightningMAS]

lol. stick it in the hole there and its cumming

[Rayrayman111]

the boost stuff looked like cum

[spelunkerd]

That's a good review. Is there any danger to the cat or O2 sensors from all that carbon coming out the exhaust pipe?

[DIYautotech]

@spelunkerd No, this product is Cat & O2S safe.

[model876]

@DIYautotech its called a PCV valve

[BluffasourisRex]

fill the filter ? come on!wtf? what am i gonna blow my engine if i put the filter on empty? get the fuk atta here!

[dannysauer]

Since air tends to go to the top of a fluid, there's not a lot of point in leaving the petcock open while filling. But, like everything else here, there's no actual bad / dangerous advice given - just some relatively minor misused terms. Overall this is a pretty well done video, and it's nice to see people sharing their experience.

I'd suggest fixing "PVC" in steps 3 & 5 of the video description, though. It'll help your credibility when you say you know better. ;).

[P2dadecka]

why do people with shitty cars have the 1080p cameras

[samuelbrainsample]

@P2dadecka They can afford 1080p cameras (not that they're expensive) because they're saving money doing their own car repairs.

[JohnDPearson90]

@samuelbrainsample i rarely see any videos over 540p, so why bother, you can see fine with 360. and funny comment

[proaerro]

so much sexual cannotations, luv the one at 8:58

[DJDevon3]

Sorry but you make yourself sound incompetent every time you say pvc. Soon as you said that I stopped watching. Why watch an instructional video when the person cannot correctly name the parts they are working with. You are only regurgitating what you've seen done in other youtube videos. If I were you I'd delete this video, remake it, and get some credibility back.

[DIYautotech]

@DJDevon3 I love how everyone gets on me for saying PVC instead of PCV. I know it's positive crankcase ventilation, it was just a goof up infront of the video camera. Secondly, you're talking to an ASE CERTIFIED technician with 4 certifications. And if you don't like my videos, don't watch.

My ASE cert experience + my 4 certifications for automotive technologies via a 4 year college will DESTROY all knowledge you have about cars. So take your little 15 year old shit talk somewhere else. 

[caseacquitted]

@DIYautotech AWEsome video, I know how it is to get messed up on camera. I wish more people were great full for amazing how to video's.

[DIYautotech]

@DJDevon3 Look out for my new video where I drop the cradle, remove an engine, rebuild it, slam a new clutch, timing kit, brakes, fuel filter, O2s (front and rear), ball joints, lower control arms, tie rod ends, and align it...all in under 5 days. Oh but I'm probably not a good technician huh? because I said pvc instead of pcv. Point proven.

And I guarantee you're still watching my "how to seafoam" video, because it's the best on youtube. Silly "DIY" mechanics with no education, you kill me.

[DIYautotech]

Credibility? I think my 43 videos, 100,000 views in 4 months, and 2,000 channel views PLUS over 150 subscribers is a ton of credibility. One of my clips on rotational inertia is being used in a demo video for NASA com. center of Long Beach. So keep the shit talk down.

[Mebob2001]

@DIYautotech Why arguee about something like this? the guys just trying to give some helpful hint for people that doesnt know what tehy are doing, i am also a tech, yet im still an apprentice in Gm ASEP program but PVC PCV who cares? but really it is a good video, but only thing i wanna say filling the new oil filter does help some but really the vally's are all still dry so it will be a little bit of a dry start anyways and for the 2-3 seconds it takes it's no big deal. thanks

[PamSteed]

@DJDevon3 Get over yourself for the love of god.

[Nightlund]

@DJDevon3 Ignorant fucker you are.

[proudyke]

Good straightforward video. Makes something that could be daunting, easy to do/understand. Who cares if he said pvc instead of pcv when you're getting the parts for your car you'll figure it out.

[pearlexport32]

very,very great video. nice job!!

[tchevy173]

It's a pcv not a pvc valve, and the rubber in the spark plug socket is to hold the plug so it doesn't fall out. Other than that thanks for the informative video.

[DietPhone123]

Thank you for posting this video! Probably the easiest video to understand because you used a nice camera! Good Job!!! Do you have any problems with the E3 plugs? Many people say they get misfires/it throws a code, not on this specific car but many different makes and models.

[zenguitarankh]

So you definitely wanna change your oil after seafoaming it....so use it as part of an oil change right?

[xxxxxDIRTYxxxxx]

haha...the PVC!!!!! love it!

[schrankm]

@DIYautotech lmao "technicians" don't have a instrument cluster full of warning lights on. how do you fill a new oil filter on a 90s chevy 4x4 before installation when it's mounted horizontally? that spark plug "wrench" is a socket. it has rubber in it so the plug stays in the socket no matter what position it's in. lol a certified technician with walmart tools. lmao a technician knows that the valve is called a PCV, not PVC. it's not a plumbing fitting. you're such a lying sack of shit.

[DakotaEhlenberger]

Great vid man i show this to people to kind of teach them what it is exactly I'm doing to there car!

[omarG19100]

oh ok. i did the seafoam tune-up yesterday, and changed the oil. running smooth now. THANKS 4 THE VIDEO.

[omarG19100]

i have the same car but did the seafoam make your engine light come on?

[DIYautotech]

@omarG19100 No, the service light is due to a high voltage circuit that was created with the use of an aftermarket radiator fan relay switch that was installed without a resistor.

[FairyDust577]

I've been using Sea Foam on a '64 VW for years ... with no probs yet ... the engine is clean and the carbs are clean ... with these engines there are a few caveats ...

1. Change the oil after 30 miles ... it's air cooled ... air and oil are your only friends, sea foam helps, but only in short order, it's not meant to be an oil subsitute.

2. Change out your fuel filter ...whilst inspecting your hoses ... to prevent a Bus-B-Que ...

[subby7866]

When you add it in the gas tank do you need to make sure that you don't have any gas in there?

[earnhardtfan77]

i just changed my plugs and wires...do you think i still need to change them after the seafoam...i also just did the oil...is it necessary to change the oil also

[earnhardtfan77]

i just changed my plugs and wires...do you think i still need to change them after the seafoam...i also just did the oil...is it necessary to change the oil also

[DIYautotech]

@toyota4life94 Changing oil when it gets dirty is a very bad habit. The color of the oil honestly has almost NOTHING to do with how much life-span it still has. You must remember that the oil reason we change oil is because the ADDITIVES have been depleted, and some oils change color because of this...HOWEVER, there are also some oils that don't change color as the additives have been depleted, so you'll never truly be able to tell if you need an oil change by color. Stick to the 3,000k Rule!

[rgrafton]

I have a 1994 Saturn SL with a new 1998 motor(same 1.9L SOHC engine)

also i just changed my spark plugs about 6k miiles ago... should i just do the seafoam and then clean the spark plugs? I have done plugs, wires, new air filter, and radiator flush. I was thinking about switching to synthetic because I could get a really good deal on it.

what about changing pcv valve, o2 sensor, etc? if it's not broke don't fix it? or should I replace the cheap things because of age

[DIYautotech]

@rgrafton I always suggest replacing spark plugs after performing a Seafoam Tune-up, no matter how new the plugs are, that's just me.  You can "survive" without changing them, but make sure to clean them off REALLY well.

About changing PCV, O2 sensor, I'd highly suggest replacing both parts AFTER the tune-up. Both are fairly inexpensive and both go bad after around 30-50k miles. Saturn single-wire oxygen sensors are HORRIBLE and should be replaced about every 30K Miles.

[rgrafton]

i heard putting the seafoam thru the brake boost line is better? what do you think? pvc would be easier but does it do the job as good?

[DIYautotech]

@rgrafton It is best to put it through the PCV Valve because you're dispensing the seafoam into atomized air that is running through the intake, therefore it will be cleaning the intake ports, runners, valves, and combustion chamber. This method is more effective than going through the brake booster house. Brake booster is the last resort.

[rgrafton]

@DIYautotech ok thanks! now that it's getting warmer out I'm going to be doing some simple maintenance things. Seafoam, Replace PCV valve even though it still makes a noise (it's probably never been replaced)

Switching to synthetic this weekend after I do seafoam. I may also check my throttle body and clean it which is under my air box on left side (1994 Saturn SL SOHC)

I also just got a new exhaust which has a big effect on my acceleration and increase in HP.

[rgrafton]

why do you change the pcv i heard it rattle still

[DIYautotech]

@rgrafton I change these because they get clogged up very easily, especially with non-synthetic oils. They're only about $3.00 so replacing them every few oil changes helps keep the car running as it should.

[DIYautotech]

@toyota4life94 Also. Next time just watch my video & do it the way that I have showed you. This is why I make youtube videos. Also make sure to SUBSCRIBE!

[DIYautotech]

@toyota4life94 Well for starters, it most likely did not smoke because you did not put 1/3 of the seafoam through either the brake booster line or the PVC system. If you did not do this then seafoam will not be entering the combustion chamber & will not be cleaning carbon (so it won't smoke because it's not actually doing anything) Also, make sure to change your oil right after.  Seafoam lowers the viscosity of oil and really thins it out. Hope this helps out.

[jrmy1080]

Might want to change out that cracked engine mount too.

[DIYautotech]

@jrmy1080 Glad to see you viewers are noticing the fine details! I have another video (if you haven't already watched it) of me replacing both the top motor mount and trans axle mount. Check it out if you haven't already!

[Thompsongs]

Okay, last comment. The engine bay shows the care you take with your vehicle...looks very clean!

[DIYautotech]

@Thompsongs I appreciate the comment!

[Thompsongs]

Also, I didn't realise you put 1/3 of the Seafoam into the engine oil...good to know. Thanks for posting this video!

[Thompsongs]

"Car's gonna run real funny at first..." So...what, is it going to start telling jokes?

[lilcrazydude93]

nice vid