Thread: SeaFoam

On another board--refuge forums boat board--many members don't recommend Sea-Foam to be used with ethanol gasonline. Their reasoning is that Seafoam contains alcohol (which it does) while Sta-bil doesn't. I don't know if that's correct, but I do know ethanol gas is bad for older motors

Originally Posted by MaggiesMaster

On another board--refuge forums boat board--many members don't recommend Sea-Foam to be used with ethanol gasonline. Their reasoning is that Seafoam contains alcohol (which it does) while Sta-bil doesn't. I don't know if that's correct, but I do know ethanol gas is bad for older motors

Thanks Maggies, but I would never knowingly put ethanol in any motor I own.

Ok guys. Got the seafoam and deep creek this afternoon at O'Rileys(sp). Going fishing in the morning, will spray the deep creek in the carbs when I get gas and add proper amount of seafoam to gas, then trailer for about 20 min to ramp. Does this sound right?

Originally Posted by majflyboy

Thanks Maggies, but I would never knowingly put ethanol in any motor I own.

i use stabil for ethanol gas ,just about all gas you buy now day has ethanol in it

That sounds fine

Good post Maggies. I have to admit that I didn’t consider the effects of ethanol. It never crossed my mind. I have been such a strong believer in SeaFoam for so long- I just keep on using it. To me it is a GREAT product.

I did some research and I found this information on the Sea Foam website click here for the whole report. http://www.seafoamsales.com/gas-engi...uels/view.html

Ethanol Fuel & Using Sea Foam Motor Treatment
Sea Foam Motor Treatment is a unique 100% pure petroleum oil product, developed to solve specific problems that are common to gasoline, gas/oil mixed fuels & diesel fuels used in all types and styles of 2 cycle, 4 cycle, diesel and Rotary (Wankel type) engines in common use in all automotive, truck, fleet, industrial, agricultural, specialty industries and small engine applications.
When Sea Foam Motor Treatment is added at 1 ounce per gallon to commonly available 10% & 15 % blended Ethanol fuels as recommended, Sea Foam:
*Adds lubrication for upper cylinders and vital fuel system components
*Dries moisture and works as an anti-gel
*Cleans fuel system residue
*Stabilizes fuel for up to 2 years or more
*Cleans carbon deposits from pistons, heads & valves as the engine is run
Sea Foam has been used in Ethanol fuels (10%, 15% and most recently E-85) successfully since their initial introduction into the marketplace during the 1990’s. As these “New” Ethanol fuels become more widely available nationwide, questions have arisen about the use of Sea Foam Motor Treatment in Ethanol fuels.
Sea Foam Motor Treatment has been performing its engine component cleaning function in gasoline and diesel engines since 1940, and now it performs this same function just as well in Ethanol-blended fuels. An average one ounce Sea Foam per gallon of Fuel is recommended in both gasoline and in 10% & 15% Ethanol blends.
Ethanol fuels differ from standard gasoline in a few aspects, presenting potential issues that can be addressed through the use of Sea Foam Motor Treatment.
1. Ethanol tends to strip engine oil from cylinder walls and can be harsh on exposed surfaces & components that require lubrication. Sea Foam is oil, adding lubrication to upper cylinders that will prolong the life of your engine.
2. Ethanol absorbs moisture which needs to be removed from the Ethanol. Sea Foam dries moisture from fuel.
3. Ethanol leaves deposits which periodically need to be cleaned. Sea Foam is a fuel residue and carbon cleaner.
4. Ethanol deteriorates as fast as non-ethanol fuel, the need to stabilize remains. Sea Foam is the best fuel stabilizer around.
5. Ethanol burns faster, hotter, & makes about 18% less power than gasoline – characteristics that make it less desireable. This tendency to burn faster and hotter increases the risk of damage from pre-ignition and detonation – especially in engines with carbon build-up in their cylinders. Adding Sea Foam slows down the burn rate of Ethanol to levels resembling standard gasoline.

Sea Foam recommends 2 ounces of Sea Foam per gallon of E-85 blended fuel for moisture control and added lubrication because of E-85’s MINIMUM 70% ethanol content. (Minnesota labels E-85 as MINIMUM 70% Ethanol content or more)

By the way, in Middle Tennessee we have gas stations called MAPCO’s. Our local station advertises on their sign that they don’t have Ethanol in their gas. I have also seen the same at a local Citgo station. Finding Ethanol free gas is getting harder and harder.