Exhaust cleansing?

[oiprocs]

So I just ran some Seafoam through my engine (great stuff by the way), and I knew going into the operation that a ton of smoke would be generated.

I remember reading on some car forum earlier that there will for sure be a bunch of residue going through the exhaust, so I was wondering if there is anyway I can take something to the end of the exhaust and wipe it down?

I know Seafoam also sells this product called Deep Creep, that I guess you can use for a multitude of purposes. Would I be wrong in putting some of that onto a shop towel and wiping, from the rear of the car, as much of the inside of the exhaust as I can?

 

[Pacfanweb]

Deep Creep is for soaking stuck bolts and breaking them loose. I guess it might cut through grime, too, but I'd just get some Greased Lightning, Purple Stuff, Simple Green, or even some 409 and try that first.
And I don't see what the inside of the exhaust has to do with anything. Leave it alone. I was talking about if the smoke left residue on the outside of the pipe. Anything else will be burned off the first time you drive it.

 

[sjwaste]

Hmm, is this stuff effective on fuel injected applications? I have almost 200k miles on mine, but I've never had the injectors cleaned or anything like that. If it's harmless, I'd be willing to give it a shot to see if it helps any. Idle's been getting a bit rough.

 

[oiprocs]

Originally posted by: Pacfanweb
Deep Creep is for soaking stuck bolts and breaking them loose. I guess it might cut through grime, too, but I'd just get some Greased Lightning, Purple Stuff, Simple Green, or even some 409 and try that first.
And I don't see what the inside of the exhaust has to do with anything. Leave it alone. I was talking about if the smoke left residue on the outside of the pipe. Anything else will be burned off the first time you drive it.

Hmm, well I put my finger inside the pipe and it came out kind of thick, darker and sootier than when I tested it before the cleansing. I guess I'll let it be then.

 

[compuwiz1]

Large pipe cleaner?

 

[TimeKeeper]

I know nothing about the gasoline product, but are these "cleaner" really necessary?

Isn't it true that most of gasoline already have enough detergent to keep your engine clean?

Let's say these product really dissolve carbon disposit on your valves, but where will these residue go? Into cylinder and rub around the pistons? Or these residue light enough to be push out from exhaust vale and through Cat Convertor?

I kind of read through Seafoam website, it self-described like the wonder drug for the car.
It is patro based. But I thought Not all patro product can mix together.. you wouldn't mix transmission oil w/ your 10W30 right?


I saw my dealer selling those 44xx something cleaner in a can. But when I ask the master technician, he told me it is for old type of engine.
It is just very very confusing for me...

 

[Pacfanweb]

Originally posted by: TimeKeeper
I know nothing about the gasoline product, but are these "cleaner" really necessary?

Isn't it true that most of gasoline already have enough detergent to keep your engine clean?

No. Tear a few engines down and you'll know this. Will carboned up engines still run? Sure. At peak efficiency? Nope.

Let's say these product really dissolve carbon disposit on your valves, but where will these residue go? Into cylinder and rub around the pistons? Or these residue light enough to be push out from exhaust vale and through Cat Convertor?

It burns out the tail pipe.

I kind of read through Seafoam website, it self-described like the wonder drug for the car. It is patro based. But I thought Not all patro product can mix together.. you wouldn't mix transmission oil w/ your 10W30 right?

No, you wouldn't, but that has nothing to do with Seafoam and other additives.

I saw my dealer selling those 44xx something cleaner in a can. But when I ask the master technician, he told me it is for old type of engine.
It is just very very confusing for me...

Probably BG 44k...it's not for older cars, although it'll help them, too. It's for any car that might get carboned up. Works best if you get the complete fuel system clean.

 

[DougK62]

I suggest changing your oil and filter right away - those products will leave all kinds of junk in your oil.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: Oiprocs
So I just ran some Seafoam through my engine (great stuff by the way), and I knew going into the operation that a ton of smoke would be generated.

I remember reading on some car forum earlier that there will for sure be a bunch of residue going through the exhaust, so I was wondering if there is anyway I can take something to the end of the exhaust and wipe it down?

I know Seafoam also sells this product called Deep Creep, that I guess you can use for a multitude of purposes. Would I be wrong in putting some of that onto a shop towel and wiping, from the rear of the car, as much of the inside of the exhaust as I can?

For what purpose? You aren't going to be able to clean into the exhaust system enough to make any difference. Hell, even if you could I doubt you'd notice any difference at all in the way the car runs.

 

[TitanDiddly]

Try an Italian tune up.

 

[Howard]

Originally posted by: compuwiz1
Large pipe cleaner?

Must... resist...

 

[LTC8K6]

http://www.seafoamsales.com/pdf/MSDS_SFTT_US.pdf

Trans tune, and Motor cleaner. Same ingredients.

Make your own.