Seafoam--can't believe what it did to my engine part 2--throttle body clean!!

[@farmermikey99]

Hey man. Thanks a ton! I was down to 4 and a half cylinders. Have an 89 2.9 thAt has been abused here on the farm. Long story short, hitting on all 6 and the truck made 70mph for the first time in 10 years. It is the welding truck here on the farm and for the last few years it has been driven maybe 25 miles a year and it wouldn’t make 45-50mph - be proud of your hood liner, the mice made breakfast out of mine. Thanks again worked like a charm

[@ProjectFarm]

Awesome! Thanks for commenting and glad the Ranger is back up to full speed!

[@okatexoffroad1813]

I just want to say you seem like a genuine nice guy. hope your life is full of wonderful things. take care bud.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the comment and for watching the video!!

[@ChristopherHayniedd980]

I agree.

[@1nvisible1]

Almost looks like you have a bad driver side motor mount.

[@DiHandley]

T Definitely a nice guy. 👍

[@TheCSRTech]

Not even close.

[@02stanggt]

That's probably the smoothest and most quiet 2.9 I've ever heard. Did great getting rid of the top end noise.

[@terrynadosy1013]

I have used sea foam 2 yrs ago and Lucas oil additive with every oil change. At the time of adding the sea foam I thought the engine was near dead, surprisingly it has out lasted my own expectations as it turned over 179000 miles with no major work done. Impressive stuff!

[@UNUSUALUSERNAME220]

It's amazing how these "add in" products have changed and become better and better over the years. The stand-by's used to be Slick 50 (which I used) and STP. The products they offer today really do work miracles on these high millage engines. I watch all of the videos on this truck as a series, it's so satisfying to hear and see the miraculous changes that happen to that ol' girl! High millage engines can benefit greatly from these types of treatments, if you do them in accordance with the manufacturers suggestions. Great experiment with great results! A man dedicated to keeping it runnin! That's the point, you can keep them running much longer if you take care of them!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@SOLDIERSecondRateRaven]

You've come a long way since these older videos. You have so much more confidence in yourself in your new videos. It's a great contrast and growth to see!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@kobraz88]

That was exactly what I thought, now he smiles

[@midiman5045]

Your videos reminds me of the days I lived on a a farm. You were a do everything. Tractor repair, Welding everything. People don't know how hard it is working on a farm. Thanks for the videos and your nice presentations.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks 👍

[@jamesdean787]

Howdy, about 15 yrs ago I received a 1988 ford ranger with front end damage, and wouldn't idle. I did exactly what you did and the results were extremely acceptable. I also noticed the idle screw had backed off slowly over time, so I returned it to the position set from the fsctory. (paint marks lined up on screw) I just found your channel, keep up the excellent content.

[@smallish_mk3733]

This channel is starting to become one of my favorites. Testing all these products is pretty interesting! Slowly make your way through the auto zone "wall of scams" as my grandfather says. You've proved it's not all worthless

[@ProjectFarm]

Andrew, thank you very much for the positive comment! Yes, there are some good additives available and others that aren't so good. Thanks again!

[@1-Six-dee]

He has also proved that most of it is so a law of averages ur grandfather was a smart man

[@kirbylane9451]

One of the things I do to keep the fuel system clean. I'll fill the tank and add a quart of diesel fuel to a FULL tank of gas. I'll do that after every oil change so at least 4 times a year. the diesel acts as a solvent and cleans everything. I've had a problem with a 97 Chevy 5.7 liter running sluggish and idling rough. I had just got the truck and hadn't treated the fuel yet. A quick fill up and quart of diesel and drove to work. Within 5 miles of interstate driving she cleared right up and ran super smooth. I've never had a problem using the diesel fuel and its a quick cheap additive.

[@MichaelAStanhope]

Sea foam is great stuff! I had a 97 dodge Dakota with a persistent misfire that would not go away after a full tune up and an injector. Poured a can of sea foam in the engine through the throttle body and left it soak, when the smoke cleared, no misfire!

[@maryarnold7562]

Yea, when the smoke cleared. very funny

[@shadowman2003]

Thanks for the tag buddy throttle body looks great not only will cleaning it help smooth the idle it will help greatly with the mid range power too that's where you will tell the real difference!!!! thanks again

[@ProjectFarm]

Ashley Anderson , Thanks again for the great suggestion. The truck idles so much smoother now!!

[@uglybassterd1]

+Hunter Rohm c'mon I got a 442, im a pretty nice guy!

[@drteknical6571]

1970Olds442 Clearly this isn't the channel for you. Piss off, AssHat! There's always gotta be one idiot commenting negatively on just about every channel I watch. Just go away.

[@thevacuumtubejunky9774]

I have a 1994 Chevy Silverado extra cab with a simple 350ci, I've been using Seafoam and Lucas fuel system treatment in it for nearly 20yrs now, I've just turned 235,000 miles on the "ORIGINAL ENGINE AND TRANS" the truck runs like a top. I believe one of the contributing factors to the engines longevity, is that I have an 8 into 1 header system, and removed the constricting worthless catalytic destroyer from the exaust. Recently after about 8,000 mi I put new plugs,wires, cap etc...May God strike me down if I'am fibbing, the plugs had "ZERO" carbon fouling on them,although the electrodes were a bit worn, with the combination of "Seafoam and Lucas" I use at every fill up, those two products certainly live up to its name. Thanks for all you do,keep up the great work,your video series containes a wealth of information. Kind regards! Eric Dee.

[@ProjectFarm]

Eric, I am very familiar with the truck design that you have and I believe it's one of the most reliable engines on the planet! I really like the TBI powered 350s. I had one a few years older than the one you had and it was finally sold at 275,000 miles without engine or transmission issues. Your strategy for keeping the engine healthy is a great one! You'll get many more miles out of the truck! Thank you very much for watching the video and commenting!

[@thevacuumtubejunky9774]

Project Farm: I agree with the TBI system, I have as of yet had to rebuild it. One thing I left out in regards to the engine. I also substitute one quart of semi- synthetic oil with a quart of "HY-PERLUBE" it's regularly available here on the west coast, O'Reilly, Auto zone, pep boys, Wal-Mart etc....by chance have you tried or experimented with HY-perlube? in MY opinion it's "NECTAR OF THE GODS"....lo, it helps retain the oils viscosity. In my neck of the woods, summertime can reach as high as 115°+ brutal summers. Thank you for your time in reply. Kind regards! Eric Dee.

[@ProjectFarm]

Eric, I've never tested Hyperlube, but other commenters have recommended it. Thanks again!

[@elijah2118]

I've learned a great deal from a lot of your videos. Even after all the years of uploading, you've found your corner and kill it with every video!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@neilwilliams8608]

When I cleaned the throttle body on my 1994 F150, I took out the 2 screws that hold the butter fly to the rod. You just have to remember to put the butter fly back the same way you took it out. Very good video.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for this recommendation!

[@nixdapogs]

Thank you for all the unbiased review’s you’ve done. They’ve certainly helped me decide on a lot of brands out there.

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome! Glad to hear!

[@MrMe-lf2ov]

I have a 82 F100 4.9 carb'd. It sat for over 10 years. I thought for sure I'd have to rebuild the carb, but I tied seafoam first. Worked like a champ. I've done maintenance items - cap/rotor/plugs but seafoam really did a fantastic job on my truck. Caveat being my truck only had 38k miles (original) at the time, daily driver now with 43k and still runs like a champ, even in the -20's we had a couple weeks ago.

[@ProjectFarm]

Great to hear! Thanks for sharing.

[@boblinda1738]

Cleaning the throttle body is a very worthwhile project. Just did it on my '97 Dodge Ram. I couldn't believe how clean I got it and the stalling and hesitation is gone. I used Seafoam, brake cleaner and a tooth brush. Removed all the sensors and cleaned up the idle control sensor. Made a world of difference. BTW- I've got 157K miles on the truck. Throttle body had never been touched by either of the previous two owners.

[@ProjectFarm]

Bob, Great job with the Dodge Ram! Thanks for watching the video and commenting!

[@hfisy]

I have that same truck basically. Mine is a 86 model with a 2.9 in it it has just over 300.000 miles on it. Minus losse of power on the low end it idles perfect and runs great. Great little truck if taken care of.

[@jackwood2328]

When you clean a throttle body, it's best to remove the butterfly plate and the bar and protect the inner surfaces of the bushes in which the bar runs from your solvent cleaner. Then put the bar back in with a good smear of oil into the bushes. If they dry out from solvent, their life shortened. Great video!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks! Thanks for sharing.

[@bulletproofrecon1082]

The most honest person on KZbin.

[@ericgraf1127]

If anyone didn't know. That ' carbon build up ' Is the result of one thing. The EGR valve. Which takes engine exhaust and puts it back into the engine, with normal fresh air. In an attempt to reduce emissions. Not a great idea, in my opinion.

[@randyautrand5950]

Just checking out all of your Seafoam Videos. Very informative. Thanks for the help Bro!!!!

[@ProjectFarm]

Randy, Thanks for watching the videos!! They are a lot of fun to put together and a lot of work too! The next video will test how effective water is compared to Seafoam at cleaning the combustion chamber. Thanks for watching the video and for commenting!

[@danieljmedvid]

Sea foam really does work on an engine. The longer you use sea foam the cleaner your engine will be. I use as an engine treatment as well as a solvent for cleaning parts

[@felixliew5553]

nice video... i cleaned my throttle body every 10k miles and changed my air filter at every 20k miles. I'm using Seafoam in my fuel tank at every 5th filled up and a metal treatment at the crankcase. i already drove more than 260k miles on my protege... and it still running like new

[@ProjectFarm]

Felix, thanks for commenting. You seem to have a great strategy to keep the engine in great working order. I hope you get many more years of good service out of the vehicle! Thanks for watching the video!

[@felixliew5553]

Project Farm thank you. keeping your car in top shape can help our environment too. have a nice weekend

[@harrypownall9102]

Felix Liew , truly amazing at how differently vehicles last and perform! I have a 1995 Toyota Camry that had been treated very well by first and second owners , then I got ahold of it at about 195K, and the abuse began. Change the oil filter NAYBE once every 20K, add oil as needed (maybe 1qt. Every 3K miles). Alternate adding some Marvel Mystery Oil every so often, it's got 423,571 as of yesterday's drive home from work. Original engine and transmission! No internal repairs ever, replaced the head gasket ONLY ( no valve seals etc.) at 257,000, for a common oil leak problem. Go to "bad Camry Harry" and scroll to the video I posted titled 'bad camry'. The car sees this kind of treatment almost every day. That video was recorded when I left work one day, just after it had turned 400K. Every 4-5th tank of gas is a brand name 'premium', that is my substitute for any kind of fuel additive. Original injectors, A/C compressor, on its 7th t-belt and water pump.i could go on, I'm so cheap with this car, I squeak, but the car doesn't! No good reason for either the engine or trans. ( which has been serviced-drain & fill-- only twice, never flushed) to have not blown up by now!! Thanks for the video, project farm!

[@felixliew5553]

harry pownall ... that's really amazing. toyota is built to last... with your great TLC.. it can last another 300k miles.. keep up the good work.

[@harrypownall9102]

Felix Liew , lol!! Did you watch the video yet, of what I did at 400,467K? That is certainly NOT 'TLC'!! Enjoy!

[@johnnymills1594]

just found channel, great job bud, I clean my throttle body every spring. just to keep it from getting bad. 2000 f150xlt 5.4 triton. 95k miles. runs like a champ. looking forward to more vids

[@joewingard29]

Your videos are amazing. You're like an engine scientist. Great video editing.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@TiMmMAAaaa]

Crazy Scotty did a video condemning seafoam your channel was mentioned in the comments many have agreed to disagree with Scotty’s assessment... love the stuff myself :) The fact that you do not take sponsors really goes far!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@WillRRoberts]

Thanks for making these videos comparing Seafoam and Marvel Mystery Oil, and showing what Lucas oil additive does. I’m having some very similar issues on my Datsun 240z and I’ll be trying these exact things out this week. I’ll be sure to let you know how it goes!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for the feedback

[@tonybatista1928]

You are a honest man. Keep the videos coming

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks, will do!

[@mightyspuds]

Seafoam did a great job unsticking a sticky lifter in my 1967 Jeepster with the oddfire V6.Used it in the oil of course.

[@ProjectFarm]

Impressive!

[@ShojoBakunyu]

Because of your reviews I'm giving Sea Foam a try in my 120,000 mile GM Small SUV. I'll add it to the oil and gas tank.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing.

[@5.0_life30]

Ready for another 167,000 miles on your ranger?? Jaja After watching your vid I immediately worked on my F-150 to get rid of the ticking noise your vid inspired me. Thanks for posting👍🏼

[@ProjectFarm]

Great job on the F-150! Glad Seafoam helped!

[@CortezEspartaco2]

Last summer I cleaned out my throttle body, EGR valve, and the entire upper intake manifold with carb cleaner and got great results. I'm glad to see your engine is running better and more efficiently and I hope others who see it will take initiative to do the same.

[@ProjectFarm]

James, Thanks for watching the video and for commenting!

[@lancebessemer6501]

I'd love to see a before and after on a dyno on a carboned intake system. I love the videos, please keep them coming

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@maryestheraustin2505]

In addition you might want to add the gas treatment monthly, add the oil additive with every oil change, and clean the throttle body annually. Along with normal air filter and tuneup you will be set.

[@ProjectFarm]

This is a great strategy. Thanks!

[@Nukie5050]

Very nice guy...I hope Seafoam sponsor you for promoting them very much...Blessings to you & a new subscriber🙏🏾✔️‼️...

[@ProjectFarm]

I do not accept sponsors. Thanks for watching and subscribing.

[@martingreen8049]

Liquid tuneup! Used this as all the time at a Chrysler shop. 360s had a terrible problem with the heat riser cross-over in the intake manifold carboning up. Sometimes only removing the manifold and chiseling out the carbon would work.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing.

[@Monkeywrenchmotorcycles]

I just cleaned the throttle body on my Ram Hemi and per a Dodge service bulletin I used brake clean. It is quick drying and wont damage sensors. I used the same method you did but I used a soft bristle brush and did not remove anything off the throttle body except for removing it from the engine.

[@bearwilliams8564]

only use seafoam and marvel mystery oil for years...tried and true. great video keep it up

[@ProjectFarm]

Hi Darwin, Thanks for commenting and watching the video!

[@marineVaviator]

Darwin Williams marvel mystery oil has been a life saver as a machinist when tapping. sometimes tap magic isn't enough but marvel mystery oil has been the best

[@theapotheosisofgdot2294]

Darwin Williams how many miles would you put on your vehicle before using these?

[@bearwilliams8564]

I use them about once a month. not too sure on the mileage...

[@bearwilliams8564]

just what this video shows it cleans out your fuel system. you put it into your crank case it loosens up sludge deposits. by all means these are not "quick fixes" but added to your regular vehicle maintenance it will help and prolong certain parts on your engine. and it helps cut back on maintenance cost I think. I run a big block 460 in my DD they day I got it it had codes pop up that the egr valve was plugged and probly a plugged injector ran 3 treatments of seafoam threw no more codes. what alot of people don't realize is that the fuel we burn today has alot of ethanol in it. and it's killer on our older vehicles

[@hobbyaddict9908]

I used to use Mopar Combustion Chamber Cleaner to clean carburetors and throttle bodies. It does a great job cutting carbon and rarely did I have to remove the throttle body to clean it. It also cuts carbon on your pistons and valves. Very similar to how you used Seafoam, spray it in a running engine, let sit overnight and run it until the smoke stops. Mopar Combustion Chamber Cleaner has been around since the 1980s and should be available from your local Dodge Chrysler dealer.

[@ProjectFarm]

Hobby addict, thanks for watching the video and commenting. I've never used Mopar Combustion Cleaner but it sounds like a very good product! I might test it out in a future video! Thanks again.

[@brettwells66]

Great video. It should be pointed out that driving a 100 miles with SeaFoam in your gas and oil can really clean a LOT of crap out and make an engine sing. However, there is no substitute for what you show in this video. Kudos.

[@ProjectFarm]

Hi Brett, Excellent point. Thanks for watching the video and commenting!

[@speedracer210]

Throttle body spray cleaner works very well too if you don't want to completely take it off and scrub it out. Great video.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for this recommendation!

[@4DIYers]

Holy this engine brings back some memories, although mine never had ac lol. You can port the upper intake too, the lower ports are matched extremely poorly.

[@aarondinsmore7176]

Just found your channel. Great presentation and subject matter. You are on your way to being a You Tube hit! Best of luck and I'll be watching.

[@mikeystarr775]

Sounds just like the Jeep inline 6 I had. People used to make comments “man i love the way your Jeep sounds. You’re doing your maintenance”. Only used marvel mystery oil a couple times, but used seafoam and restore and Lucas stabilizer in the oil every oil change. Used seafoam and Lucas injector cleaner in gas tank. Techron a couple of times. Did sea foam in the throttle body a couple times.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing.

[@cookingandbakingbyjohnny]

You can use it to clean the Intake as well. If no spray can just put a little bit of the liquid seafoam in a cup. Remove a vacuum hose and let it suck out a little at a time. use various different vacuum hoses in different locations pcv,break booster,etc on intake to help clean all around, I have been using seafoam and Lucas for years. Another great product is Marvel Mystery oil( MMO) been around since 1920 something . Have to be doing something right to still be around after all those years! Seafoam In engines makes a fun way to smoke out the neighbors vehicle will poor out white smoke cleaning up carbon. In regards to your first video with KOEO using spray can hold throttle plate open and spray all around and back into intake to help clean carbon build. If you have an EGR remove and clean as well.

[@JaiMaldonado111]

PF, So I discovered that the Valvoline tech, that did the oil/tran fluids change this wked, follows u as well! My moms little putt putt 2002 chevy cav is running like new! 🤜🤛 TY Ur so appreciated and trusted around here, TY again! 💖🤘✌👊

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks so much!

[@sergetorres611]

Thanks u basically covered everything I needed to ask in both videos... I will do the same to my 95 Bronco... thanks bud..

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you. I hope you achieve great results.

[@suoppsdn9751]

Thanks for the follow up. Glad to see that old truck is still cadilacing

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the positive comment. The ranger is still running well!

[@MrUltraworld]

That should make it idle very smoothly. It didn't take much time or materials to restore it to new. I owned a '94 Ranger Splash with the 3.0 liter V6 and manual gearbox. It cost me very little to own, just 2 clutches I think in its 350k miles and the regular maintenance. It looks new. I finally sold it last year to a kid in the neighborhood, his first vehicle. I see it often, the kid tells me it runs great, everything works. He's having fun with it. Those old trucks were great, very reliable and cheap to own.

[@ProjectFarm]

Yes, I really like the old trucks and the throttle body cleaning really helped the smoothness of the idle. Thanks again!

[@Brady.John87]

the thin long red nozzle on the seafoam is made to slip under the hose and be sprayed into a closed system (that's why it has that curve, it slips under the hose and sprays in the direction of the intake) not be sprayed into the intake without the hose placed back on the housing. it breaks the spray up and atomizes the liquid to an extent for even coating and cleaning

[@fatkid8523]

Johnny Bones I just take off the brake boosters vacuum line and let it suck it in lol.

[@drteknical6571]

Smart!!!!! You get a Gold Star, and I can do a job easier!

[@jlongjr27]

I thought it was for engines that have mass airflow sensors. You don't want to spray this across the sensor and the engine won't run without the intake tube being sealed. Because that engine doesn't have a MAF sensor you can spray it directly in the throttle. I doubt this stuff will atomize even if you seal the red nozzle in the intake tube.

[@louf7178]

I had a similar problem as this. I am taking it as that the butterfly slightly sticks and leads to the overly fueled combustion charge. I do not exactly believe the carbon build up is the issue, due to flow, as it is the making the air valve stick (plus unanticipated choking at idle). A transient type condition, if you will. The cleaning is very helpful. Some of the sticking problem may have been from too much oil (my fault) on the K&N air filter.

[@dwhunter8904]

Good video man ! A ford needs all the help it can get. Ignore the vulgar and rude comments from people. I appriciate the video

[@ProjectFarm]

DW Hunter, Thanks for the encouraging words! Thanks for watching the video and commenting.

[@WillSheMakeit_]

And least amount of smoke,most smoke. I like your accurate testing methods and would be a great video.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@ReneSalvador]

Man, I really miss having a mechanical throttle body.

[@rickyslayton3060]

René Salvador haha no one likes electronic ones

[@ericfoguth4385]

René Salvador you can still clean electronic t/b just turn the car on do not start and have someone press the gas pedal that will open it so you can hold it open to clean

[@ReneSalvador]

unfortunately, about a month and a half ago I made the mistake of spraying throttle body cleaner in the throttle body with the engine running. After that my truck developed a rough idle. I've tried everything to try and fix it: I did the relearn procedure for the idle, I changed the spark plugs, I checked for vacuum leaks and with no success. My truck runs great, it just idles poorly when coming to a stop light.

[@MV60]

Might have some crap stuck in your iacv. Get access to the TB and see if you can see the bypass galleries. Spray some brake cleaner up in there and run a Q tip in if you can too. Even better if you can remove the iacv and clean it and the housing it sits in. Just be careful to not spray too much stuff in if doing it on car with the engine off.

[@brianbird3756]

1970 olds442 just fair warning, if you drink it, expect really bad gas for 2-7 minutes. there may be a little smoke too, but this is normal. since the seafoam has just renewed your digestive system to brand-new, you need to drink breast milk and eat baby food for the first year or so, then you can slowly introduce yourself to solid foods again.

[@Robert468us]

I have been a mechanic for 40 years and I have found using a quart of transmission fluid dextran three with your engine oil and a quart Mixed with your fuel does the same thing or even better than the high dollar treatments For his cleaning carbon out of the engine and free the lifters to stop clicking

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks again

[@independentcontractor1633]

Awesome, I have an 86 Maxima, runs really well for 230K miles but is due new plugs and oil, will do the Seafoam and clean throttle body. Great video, thank you! BTW, I have been a fan of anything Lucas for ages, just got turned on to Seafoam when I saw your video.

[@RamblinGarage]

Good to see another home DIYer! Good stuff!

[@ProjectFarm]

LSX StreeCars, Thanks for watching the video and commenting!

[@amerlin388]

Thanks. Love the channel. Couldn't tell if you cleaned off the gunk on the spring. Assuming I ever went so far as to take the throttle body off, I think I would clean it over a piece of foil or cardboard. Also maybe some MMO on the pivot points before re-installing.

[@itsafarce1157]

Great job! I use Seafoam on a regular basis when I fill up.

[@ProjectFarm]

Hi Itsa, Has Seafoam helped with fuel mileage or overall engine performance? Thanks for commenting and watching the video.

[@itsafarce1157]

I can't really say because it's just something I've always done. I've never used it as a "fix" so to speak, I've just always used it more as a "preventive maintenance" type thing. All my vehicles ranging from 2000 to 2005 all have well over 100,000 miles and all still run great. Standard maintenance (oil changes, coolant flushes as well as standard tranny maintenance) and engines still run smooth and efficiently in their respective mileage range so I can't say mileage is improved but I can say their mileage range is met per gpm.

[@BoiseG]

My 2001 Tundra is running like a top, but I think I might run some seafoam through just to clean clean out any carbon before it builds up and starts causing problems.

[@jaredkirkland1995]

After doing all the sea foam cleaning, it may be a good idea to put a new set of spark plugs in. All the gunk and dirt from the throttle body, intake manifold, intake valves, and pistons- some of that gunk will get on your spark plugs. New plugs would improve performance to like new!

[@ProjectFarm]

Jared, This is a great suggestion. I agree. I need to change the plugs on the Ford Ranger. Thanks for commenting!

[@maryarnold7562]

Yes, that is a good suggestion. I just replaced the plugs on my 1995 Ranger 4.0 liter engine and to my surprise they were still in pretty good condition, however the carbon on the end of the threads makes removal difficult if not impossible. I would suggest changing the spark plugs every 30 to 50 thousand miles.

[@jasonk3038]

What about what ever is now in the catalytic converter?

[@lolson1990]

seafood and Lucas kept the engine in my ford focus running great past 200,000 miles

[@lolson1990]

seafoam ***

[@SomeoneStoleMyHandle]

help, I have tuna stuck in my cylinders now, where did I go wrong? should I try salmon to remove?

[@adamkinney7003]

My truck has like 650,000 miles and it runs like it was made yesterday I've never used and sea foam or any thing like that. Btw my truck is a 1979 f150

[@DEVMAR-mm8zh]

Adam Kinney I think your smoking Lucas oil in your vape sir

[@Gideon_Judges6]

lolson1990 do you recommend like shrimp or scallops, lobster is a bit expensive?!?

[@germansinsuburbans80]

Just subscribed out of Texas,I'm glad I stumbled upon your first video in this series....I have a '99 chevy Silverado with the 5.3 vortec engine...and when you first crank it it does fine...when you put it in gear shortly after and hit the gas it hesitates bad....I hooked an obd2 reader to it and it threw a mass airflow sensor code....which is very close to the throttle body....so I'm gonna give the seafoam a shot....love the videos and keep up the good work.

[@ProjectFarm]

Stephan Geltz, Thank you for subscribing! I hope the Seafoam helps. Thanks for watching the video and commenting!

[@skinnyflippinpg8652]

first must say I am 20 yr ASE Master Tech. with the switch to fuel injection and sealed emissions systems most of all the Black gunk inside ur induction systems is baked on oil vapor residue that is unfortunately ported before the throttle plate which clogs everything. it is a vital part of a modern car tune-up as regular maintenance as most cars don't call for even spark plugs to be replaced before 100,000 miles. air filters and these cleanings contribute to most drivability problems. seafoam and Lucas products R top notch. if U use the Lucas products regularly you won't need to use and do heavy cleanings again

[@ckm-mkc]

You can also remove a vacuum line and put it into a cup of Seafoam. That will suck it into your intake, essentially the same as the spray. I think it might be safer at that avoids the MAF or MAP sensor that the spray will coat...

[@CashensPowerwashing]

i have done a lot of fuel system and intake cleaning through the vaccum line off the power brake booster. always works like a charm. it simply cleans a little further back in the intake manifold than doing it the way PF did it, both ways work very well. i have found when you simply take the vacuum line off, then start the vehicle, slowly pour seafoam in the vacuum line it will suck it in, and meter it with your thumb acting as a choke per say and it works perfect if you close off about 3/4 or half of the hose while pouring. then after you get about 1/2 can poured in at idle, shut the vehicle off, reconnect vaccum line on power brake booster then start the vehicle and rev to about 1800-2000 rpms consistently and it will smoke and clear up any carbon buildup that was there. valvoline instant oil change here in Missouri does it that way with "Wynns Fuel System Cleaner" it does a great job.

[@mann_idonotreadreplies]

@cashen cool story bro

[@andrewdavis8665]

Love these videos, something about the shots and the way you explain things is relaxing. lol keep up the good work man :)

[@c.schmink136]

This channel is great. Lots of good info and some great watches with the engine destructions

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the positive comment.

[@jackiechan6460]

I didn't want to take mine off so I just used to carb/throttle body cleaner. Took a toothbrush and rag to clean it. The idle went from around 350 and engine shaking around to 650ish and a nice idle. Shined a light to it and it looked really clean!

[@ProjectFarm]

JacksTip, Great Job!! I hope these videos are helping others!! Thanks for watching the video and commenting!

[@oddshot60]

Interesting series of practical and simple tests. A before and after tach reading might yield a bit more data ... and a burette and stop watch would give a simple comparative test to measure viscosity of motor oil a bit more accurately than rubbing it between your fingers ... but you are doing a good job as is. Keep up the good work and don't let the doubters get you down. Subscribed. BTW ... I always splash on a little MMO or Hoppes #9 after I shave. The ladies LOVE it!

[@boywhohasl1vedhascometodie469]

*writes notes* Noted

[@Enjoymentboy]

Just a suggestions. Put half a can of seafoam in the gas and the other in the oil twice a year around 150 miles/ 250kms before a planned oil change. Does a great job of keeping oil galleys clear and pan free of sludge. I do this and have had my engines scoped. mechanics were very surprised at how clean things were at 300,000+ kms. The lucas oil stabiliser is really only needed if you use VERY low quality oil or race your vehicle. If your oil isn't being abused and hitting high temps you will do better by using a better quality oil.

[@rkeeley4761]

Really enjoy your content, thanks for providing. Question - how does carbon build up on the intake side of the engine? I would think the air/fuel mixture would keep the throttle body clean?

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks so much! Thanks for the video idea.

[@j.t.cooper2963]

It's from the PCV system that recirculates unburnt hydrocarbons through the intake side.

[@DDFJ1230]

New subscriber here. I have a 1991 Ranger 4x4 with the same motor. I just replaced said engine due to the fact that the antifreeze wasnt strong enoug to keep it from freezing (busted the engine block) but even the new engine still runs a little sluggish when cold. I will try cleaning the throttle body next!

[@ProjectFarm]

I hope you have good results with cleaning the throttle body. Thanks for watching the video and commenting.

[@tomsikes9064]

Hey farm man, thanks for the first and now this vid. Great content and of course the reminder that things of value can and should be fixed,

[@ProjectFarm]

Tom, Thanks for watching the video and commenting.

[@cameronbrule7912]

Thank you for these two videos! I'm looking for ways on top of normal maintenance that I can "add" some extra help to keep my 2004 F-250 5.4L running for as long as it can because the truck means a lot to me and its only got 95,000 miles. It's got plenty of life but its also at the age where its vulnerable to problems due to poor maintenance. Such as how many 5.4Ls end up shooting sparkplugs through their hoods because they're so far down in the bay and are hard to reach, therefore, many people don't feel like changing them. Doing that one as soon as warmer weather hits because I don't have a garage to do so. I'm going to start doing some high mileage treatment, such as adding Seafoam to the oil before an oil change as you did in this video because the oil looked like it had quite a bit of removed Carbon in it. Then in the gas for the tank, pump, injectors, and etc. It'll be nice doing that before an oil change for me because I already use only full synthetic and change my oil and filter every 3,000 - 4,000 miles; My oil will be well clean enough to test and see how much Carbon comes off in a change when the time rolls around. I found it funny because you used the same Lucas Oil that I just used in my recent oil change about 500 miles ago as well. Really, thanks though for testing these and putting them up here. You go into a store and it's a huge wall of things that are all like "oh yeah, I work the best", but you can figure right off the bat that they probably don't because that's all advertising is. It's just overwhelming and while I know many who have tried Seafoam for a long time and verified that it's tried and true, I didn't know how exactly I wanted to do it. I didn't even know I could add it to oil, but that's a great thing I learned from this video. Just thanks, once again!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much for the positive comment. I hope you get many more years of great service out of the F-250. Those are great trucks.

[@cameronbrule7912]

Love that truck.

[@charlesmcgehee3227]

Nice. Let's all keep our fingers crossed that this holds steady. I think it will. Gunk and carbon build up seem to have been the 2 main instigators of troubles. Isn't it great when some simple steps have a major positive effect on the running of an engine?!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you

[@jamesdriggers2011]

I did that on a 99 f150 one time and the carbon deposit was coming out of the little egr ports looked like one of those snakes you get on 4th of July. i literally broker off about a half inch or more solid before using solvent. it was ridiculous! Truck ran SOOOO much better afterwards though!

[@lynnbaynes2128]

Amsoil makes a great cleaner for intake and tbi, a spray. Also sold seafoam, great for marine applications, lawnmowers, etc, helps stop varnishing when gas sits.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@tonys623]

You should look into water bubblers. There are lots of videos on KZbin of people making their own. Keeps your engine intake valves spotless. I had one on my 2009 F150.

[@MemphisMojo15s]

Seafoam Deep Creep spray. works great too. Thank you for sharing. I do this to my vehicle once a year as routine maintenance. I use Gumout in the white can in my fuel as recommended by Scotty Kilmer on KZbin, and that stuff works great. Rubbing alcohol will absorb moisture. iso heat in the red or yellow bottle contains Isopropyl alcohol, but not as strong as 91% rubbing alcohol does, and is a great occasional fuel additive.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for watching the video and commenting!

[@davejan744]

Try also adding Prolong motor oil treatment. It will blow your mind! We used it in the military on jet engine bearings & even when the jets got their oil lines/tanks shot up could fly home & land w NO damage to their bearings w NO oil flow.. (Viet Nam) Was considered a military secret til some sharpie got the formula & introduced it into the civilian market. Several major trucking fleets now using it too. Longer miles between overhauls & better fuel mileage.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the recommendation.

[@gottatinker3363]

I see your plug has a typical broken clip which you had a zip tie on. You can also put a Dab of high temp silicone if you worry about the zip tie moving. The silicone will hold it in place (after it sets up) and when you want to unhook it again, you just scrape off the silicone :)High temp Orange or RTV black work best..........

[@MrTimbike2]

Try BG Foam throttle body and intake cleaner. Basicly you spray it in the intake with the engine off. let it set for about 10 minutes. It will clean every wall and runner down to the metal.

[@MarzNet256]

You can also clean the throttle body without removing into (using toothbrush and a rag). It will not get as clean as if you remove it but as long as you get the plate and area around it clean it will perform much better. On some cars removing the throttle body can be a hassle because you can have a vacuum leak after reinstall. Also, you have to be careful on units that use an electric motor for the throttle plate as they can be easily damaged. You do not want to manually open plate with these.

[@Loyal_Honda_Fan]

you've done a hell of a great job man! i will definetely try it!

[@lyedica]

Seafoam makes for a killer parts cleaner too! That’s what I use with a toothbrush when cleaning my small engine carbs.

[@ProjectFarm]

Great recommendation.

[@handydee53]

cleaning the RJ off the throttle plate will affect idle speed.it is sprayed on the plate in the factory to set idle.

[@brackoncorbridge1966]

much cleaner. wow on how clean from how dirty it was. try using power foam from Amsoil. would love to see the after on your air intake. great videos.

[@ProjectFarm]

Brackon, thanks for watching the video and for the recommendation on using the Amsoil power foam. I've never used it. I'll try it soon.

[@cadillac95hardman54]

Really good video man. I've used it on a few of my cars and I have no complaints. also have used engine flush before oil change, and marvel mystery oil works very well as a oil additive. definitely agree pcv system and emissions cause a lot of that carbon. delete. definitely. thanks for video e

[@pacocinco]

4:00 to 4:26, that toothbrush put in some work! love your content, guy, keep it up!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@CwiklaGarage]

You should clean the mass air flow sensor for an even smoother idle. there is spray cleaner made specific for them

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for this recommendation!

[@tonedcos]

Looks like it was running rich for a long time to accumulate so much carbon on the intake.Great vids ;)

[@ProjectFarm]

tonedcos, Thanks for watching the video and commenting!

[@scottmcelhiney323]

Seafoam is one of the few additives I like. Not too agressive. Ford had a throttle body cleaner that foamed up when you sprayed it in and it just melted all that gunk away with no real scrubbing needed. I don't know if it still available in the same formulation you could get in the 90's as a lot of those chemicals have been basically outlawed. GM Top Engine Clean isn't as good as it used to be either.

[@mikeymartin4751]

Good Video all the way around. My question is why not use the seafoam with toothbrush to show how it eats through the carbon?

[@djfish6143]

I really enjoyed both of the vids. What a difference. Thanks

[@porschepal7932]

WOW a person with 2k subs got about 100 thousand views in a week. Keep it up man

[@ProjectFarm]

Volkswagenman3, Thanks for the encouraging words! Thanks for watching the video and commenting.

[@jaysmith1357]

hi randaom person reading this you great and good things are coming.

[@theapotheosisofgdot2294]

Jay Smith thanmks right back You my good man hopes your haves a greaet dai alswo

[@uglybassterd1]

just randomly scrolled down and this was the first comment I saw lol

[@1-Six-dee]

Jay Smith how did ya know?

[@rowansmith8685]

needed that; thank you. hope you do as well

[@joshbeekman5474]

Not likely I have a Chevy cruze

[@bigcountry5520]

When you use the spray seafoam, its much easier to coat the entire inside of the throttle body, then you'll find that it cleans 80-90 % of the carbon. For regular maintenance, it makes more sense to do this rather than clean throttle body manually. I just spray the foam in a circular motion, and it cleans it all the way through.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for the feedback

[@tjlovin247]

Watched both videos, you do a great job!!!!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!