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Tried searching, couldn't find anything. Was hoping to find a DIY but oh well. Anyway have you guys used it, and liked it? I'm wondering if it's a good idea to use? I think if i used it, it'd be smart to change the oil shortly after.
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Yeah, in May I plan on getting things done. I want to flush or drain(whenever I find out which is better for the engine)/refill all the fluids. That's why I wanted to know about Sea Foam. I guess what the next question would be is what should I use instead of Sea Foam? What additives would you recommend for what i'm doing? I've looked at the LubeControl Website from your link a while back, but haven't had time to do the fluids until now.(in May)
What other additives besides Sea Foam should I use, and if it's LubeControl, which LubeControl product(or products) should I get?
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What other additives besides Sea Foam should I use, and if it's LubeControl, which LubeControl product(or products) should I get?
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just get either mobile 1 synthetic motor oil or royle purple with royle purple or mobile1 filter i would recommend both royle purple items.and use regular honda transmission fluid.and engine coolant .just change the fluids at honda specifications and your good you don't really need additives .
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lubecontrol isnt sold in stores. its the only additive i will ever recommend and you use both LC20 for the oil and FP plus for the gas. ive been using both non stop for 4 yrs and no problems. car runs like new or better. i have lc20 in the trans fluid too. its not your normal additives.
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I don't trust any additives, but in the rare instance that i need to I use BG stuff. The induction or injection system cleaner work wonders on cars with lots of build up.
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sea foam is fine... just youtube it :/
just like any other additive (stp, etc.), they relatively work.
just like any other additive (stp, etc.), they relatively work.
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SEAFOAM is great......and i mean GREAT.... ive done it to my accord, civic, and a few other cars.....great stuff...
you just gotta me patient when it gets sucked into ur vacuum line.
never had a CEL code. ill give u more details tomorrow. i gotta go to sleep
you just gotta me patient when it gets sucked into ur vacuum line.
never had a CEL code. ill give u more details tomorrow. i gotta go to sleep
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I thought i heard somewhere that Sea Foam Can foul up your spark plugs. Anyone else hear this? Me personally i'm with gearbox. LC20 and FP Plus ftw. Speaking of which i need to order some more FP Plus. Wonder if there are any more coupon codes.
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i personally feel like when it comes to stuff like additives, if it isnt sold in stores...it's sketchy. seafoam will not foul up your plugs.
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sea foam is the greatest stuff, takes two people for best results.
Its the same for any car and really cleans the system out, but beware itll smoke alot.
http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=126583
Its the same for any car and really cleans the system out, but beware itll smoke alot.
http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=126583
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lubecontrol isnt sold in stores. its the only additive i will ever recommend and you use both LC20 for the oil and FP plus for the gas. ive been using both non stop for 4 yrs and no problems. car runs like new or better. i have lc20 in the trans fluid too. its not your normal additives.
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what if its been tested in independent labs and used by fleets of trucks for over 40 yrs? its also one of the few additives that bitog forum members will back up, many of them being chemical engineers. i say the stuff in stores is sketchy because they dont work at all. with lc20 i know my oil will be good for at least 10k miles, as evidenced by numerous oil analyses. and with my own car, gas mileage went up 4mpg after several months using the product (42mpg on the highway, compared to the new civic hybrids only getting 45 hwy miles). but dont believe me, just look at all the info, lab tests, benefits that are out there. ive heard tons of horror stories about how seafoam ruins motors, but not a single incident of lubecontrol causing any problem, only benefits.
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^man, when i went to sanfrancisco, i cruise controlled 66mph the whole way (411miles)
and was only able to get 47.7 mpg =\ but i was out of LC20 and FP60 so i didnt use it
and was only able to get 47.7 mpg =\ but i was out of LC20 and FP60 so i didnt use it
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what if its been tested in independent labs and used by fleets of trucks for over 40 yrs? its also one of the few additives that bitog forum members will back up, many of them being chemical engineers. i say the stuff in stores is sketchy because they dont work at all. with lc20 i know my oil will be good for at least 10k miles, as evidenced by numerous oil analyses. and with my own car, gas mileage went up 4mpg after several months using the product (42mpg on the highway, compared to the new civic hybrids only getting 45 hwy miles). but dont believe me, just look at all the info, lab tests, benefits that are out there. ive heard tons of horror stories about how seafoam ruins motors, but not a single incident of lubecontrol causing any problem, only benefits.
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pretty sure they dont but someone prove me wrong. maybe youre confusing with lucas which is very similar packaging. if they do then great.
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^gunk and crap don't seal well at all, and if thats what youre counting on then you have bigger problems to deal with than figuring out whether or not to use an additive or cleaner.
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A friend used it three ways ( crank case flush, intake-valve clean, and filled cylinders to free the rings).....he had good results for what it was.....I would be VERY cautious for the crank flush as many BAD things can happen if left in too long.....but....he used in a VERY USED car and it flushed crankcase good, and the compression improved...