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redleader · 04-13-2014, 08:25 AM

My Oil is sooo clean all the time.
I only do a max of 3000 miles a year.
The oil always looks clear like olive oil :-)
Do I have to do the gas tank, sump part of this process followed by a full oil change, or can I just do the latter manifold processes only ?!

AKA-22 · 04-13-2014, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by BaylorCamaro

Here's some interesting information on SeaFoaming over on LS1tech

http://ls1tech.com/forums/general-ma...ur-car-55.html

yeah there is NO WAY im going to try this

MagnumForceGB · 04-13-2014, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Can't_C_Me

Do this instead of spraying into the IM and doing the booster line step.

Open the top of the IM (which is straight foward) . Then grab a rag and MIST some Simple Green or Brake Cleaner on it and wipe any oil you see off with it. Then dry off the inside with a dry rag. Then gap the spray or liquid version of Seafoam and half the bottle evenly into each injector port. Seal the top back up (be careful and don't over tighten the bolts as they not supposed to be too tight) Let it sit for about 5-10min then started the car up. It may take 2 or 3 trys but it'll start. You may also get a CEL code which is normal also. Let the car run for maybe 1 or 2 min then drive it. I've done this so I'm not just making shit up.

If you don't feel comfortable with this just do it the way I wrote it up in the first post. Good luck

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May have to try this method, I have 41k miles on my car and I've yet to do a treatment on the valves. Thanks for the info.

911medic · 04-13-2014, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by redleader

My Oil is sooo clean all the time.
I only do a max of 3000 miles a year.
The oil always looks clear like olive oil :-)
Do I have to to the gas tank, sump part of this process followed by a full oil change, or can I just do the latter manifold processes only ?!

Even if you only do the intake manifold part, change your oil after.

redleader · 04-13-2014, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by 911medic

Even if you only do the intake manifold part, change your oil after.

Thank you.

midwestwinter · 04-13-2014, 09:03 PM

Can't_C_Me, can you post of video of this process? Thx

htoniv · 04-14-2014, 06:20 AM

I did the process on saturday as it was on the video. It went well. Alot of smoke came out. Then i drove about 45 miles and performed an oil change with synthetic oil.

Can't_C_Me · 04-14-2014, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by midwestwinter

Can't_C_Me, can you post of video of this process? Thx

I was supposed to make a video awhile back lol. But I will make one soon now that it's warming up.

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redleader · 04-17-2014, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Can't_C_Me

I was supposed to make a video awhile back lol. But I will make one soon now that it's warming up.

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Is it warm yet !? :-)

DSX_Camaro · 04-17-2014, 03:44 PM

Hey, just to start spreading the correct word around... If you think about it, all the gunk that accumulates on the valves is oil and other particulates, right? It couldn't be carbon, of all things, in the intake tract. Also the point of the catch can?

People say they don't believe seafoam does anything for a carbon problem and it's correct because there is no carbon problem... but the oil and sludge, on the other hand...

Btw. Seafoamed at 15k. Still running like brand new. Or better, obviously...

911medic · 04-17-2014, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by DSX_Camaro

Hey, just to start spreading the correct word around... If you think about it, all the gunk that accumulates on the valves is oil and other particulates, right? It couldn't be carbon, of all things, in the intake tract. Also the point of the catch can?

People say they don't believe seafoam does anything for a carbon problem and it's correct because there is no carbon problem... but the oil and sludge, on the other hand...

Btw. Seafoamed at 15k. Still running like brand new. Or better, obviously...

I think the oil/combustion byproducts/whatever, once on the valves, gets cooked on them and turns to a carbon-like crust. Is carbon the exactly correct term? Probably not, but that's sure what it looks like.

In the intake manifold it remains an oily sludge, but on the valves, it's burnt on crusty black stuff. When I Seafoamed mine, it removed some of the larger "carbon" pieces, but much remained, which required manual cleaning. So in my case, it helped some, but not enough to resolve the problem completely.

DSX_Camaro · 04-17-2014, 04:01 PM

Hm... Maybe I'll take my IM off within the next week.

Nutbutt · 04-17-2014, 09:08 PM

Ok the scientific term for the build up on DI valves is coke. Coking occurs from petroleum being brought to high temperature. And when a petroleum base product is introduced to coke it will break it down. The IM sludge is just not brought above the coking temperature.
Keeping the oil off the valves, since there is no gasoline wash will help. Hence catch can

Coke/carbon same basic chemical composition.

Jameg1011 · 05-18-2014, 12:46 PM

Can you do this same method on an LFX? Does anyone have a DIY for the LFX if not?

04-13-2014, 08:25 AM	#127
redleader redleader Drives: 2010 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: UK Posts: 2,201 View My Garage	DIY: Seafoam a Camaro LLT V6 My Oil is sooo clean all the time. I only do a max of 3000 miles a year. The oil always looks clear like olive oil :-) Do I have to do the gas tank, sump part of this process followed by a full oil change, or can I just do the latter manifold processes only ?! Last edited by redleader; 04-13-2014 at 11:39 AM.

04-17-2014, 03:44 PM	#136
DSX_Camaro Drives: 2013 SW 2LT/RS LFX/AY6 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,741	Hey, just to start spreading the correct word around... If you think about it, all the gunk that accumulates on the valves is oil and other particulates, right? It couldn't be carbon, of all things, in the intake tract. Also the point of the catch can? People say they don't believe seafoam does anything for a carbon problem and it's correct because there is no carbon problem... but the oil and sludge, on the other hand... Btw. Seafoamed at 15k. Still running like brand new. Or better, obviously... __________________ K&N CAI, 1LE Strut Tower Brace, Elite Engineering Catch Can and Clean Side Separator, Apex Scoop w/ Washer Relocation Kit, CTS Front Calipers and Rotors, JacFab Ported Intake Manifold, JacFab Intake Manifold Spacer, 80mm Overkill Throttle Body, SS Brake Lines, Ideal Garage Master Cylinder, Monster Twin Disc Clutch, NPP Retrofit w/ Magnaflow Resonated X, ARH Catless Downpipes, JRE Built 3.45 Diff, 1LE Axles, 1LE Hubs, Overkill Tuned, BMR Anti Wheel-hop Kit Stage I, ACS TL1 Hood Insert, ZL1 Spoiler

04-17-2014, 04:01 PM	#138
DSX_Camaro Drives: 2013 SW 2LT/RS LFX/AY6 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,741	Hm... Maybe I'll take my IM off within the next week. __________________ K&N CAI, 1LE Strut Tower Brace, Elite Engineering Catch Can and Clean Side Separator, Apex Scoop w/ Washer Relocation Kit, CTS Front Calipers and Rotors, JacFab Ported Intake Manifold, JacFab Intake Manifold Spacer, 80mm Overkill Throttle Body, SS Brake Lines, Ideal Garage Master Cylinder, Monster Twin Disc Clutch, NPP Retrofit w/ Magnaflow Resonated X, ARH Catless Downpipes, JRE Built 3.45 Diff, 1LE Axles, 1LE Hubs, Overkill Tuned, BMR Anti Wheel-hop Kit Stage I, ACS TL1 Hood Insert, ZL1 Spoiler

04-17-2014, 09:08 PM	#139
Nutbutt Drives: 2011 RJT 2LT/RS Convertible Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Massachusetts Posts: 3,381 View My Garage	Ok the scientific term for the build up on DI valves is coke. Coking occurs from petroleum being brought to high temperature. And when a petroleum base product is introduced to coke it will break it down. The IM sludge is just not brought above the coking temperature. Keeping the oil off the valves, since there is no gasoline wash will help. Hence catch can Coke/carbon same basic chemical composition. __________________ 1st IPF Supercharged 2011 2LT/RS RJT Convertible

04-13-2014, 09:03 PM	#132
midwestwinter Drives: 2013 2LT RS Vert Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Minnesota Posts: 18	Can't_C_Me, can you post of video of this process? Thx

04-14-2014, 06:20 AM	#133
htoniv Drives: Camaro Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NY Posts: 154	I did the process on saturday as it was on the video. It went well. Alot of smoke came out. Then i drove about 45 miles and performed an oil change with synthetic oil.

05-18-2014, 12:46 PM	#140
Jameg1011 Drives: 2012 2LT 45th anniversary Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 754	Can you do this same method on an LFX? Does anyone have a DIY for the LFX if not?