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Title: Seafoam - how often do you use it?
Post by: GLV55 on April 08, 2017, 03:02:54 AM

I have a 150cc GY6 engine (carburated) in my Lance/SYM PCH, and I usually use 91 octane non-ethanol gas in my 1.3 gallon tank. Through the winter I add Sta-bil to the gas and let it run a few minutes to get it into the entire system. This has worked very well, and my scooter always starts right up each spring.

I plan on adding the Seafoam directly into the tank when I fill up to help clean the carb and maintain the fuel lines. Just wondering how often I should add it to the gas...every fill up? Once a month? Every other month? Every so many miles? I don't want to over-do it, just do it right. Your experience and wisdom is much appreciated. Thanks!

Title: Re: Seafoam - how often do you use it?
Post by: paceneedsstides on April 08, 2017, 06:26:43 AM

I don't run it anymore I did for a bit bout a cap each tank when I first got the Like but I ran through a tank on it and now on the S9 every day or other day so really no need for anything just clean my carb once every couple months or so.

Title: Re: Seafoam - how often do you use it?
Post by: Mr. Paul on April 08, 2017, 11:09:52 AM

If you run 91 octane non-ethanol gas and you regularly ride your scooter, you really do not need Seafoam at all.  I ride almost daily and I use Seafoam just occasionally. You have no worries.

Title: Re: Seafoam - how often do you use it?
Post by: GLV55 on April 08, 2017, 02:48:28 PM

Thanks, pace and Paul, sounds like I just need to add it a few times per year. Good to know, and thanks for the info.

Title: Re: Seafoam - how often do you use it?
Post by: airshot on April 08, 2017, 04:14:23 PM

    Seafoam's real intention is to reduce carbon build up in 2 cycle engines. For actual carb cleaning there are better products. If you run a 2 stroke engine then seafoam is the product you need using it a few times thru the year. Best if used right before the end of your riding season.

Title: Re: Seafoam - how often do you use it?
Post by: de dee on April 09, 2017, 08:12:19 PM

got some water in the gas or dirt ???  put 1 Ounce seafoam to 1 gal gas today I hope it fixes the sputtering when starting from a stop,.   

Title: Re: Seafoam - how often do you use it?
Post by: GLV55 on April 10, 2017, 02:18:01 AM

Quote from: de dee on April 09, 2017, 08:12:19 PM

got some water in the gas or dirt ???  put 1 Ounce seafoam to 1 gal gas today I hope it fixes the sputtering when starting from a stop,.

Let us know what happens, de dee.

Title: Re: Seafoam - how often do you use it?
Post by: lilzip24 on April 10, 2017, 07:46:22 PM

Using the Sea Foam every fill up is overkill unless you just aren't riding the scooter. Depending on how often you ride, only a couple times a year is good.

Title: Re: Seafoam - how often do you use it?
Post by: blue on April 11, 2017, 01:53:34 PM

I do seafoam maybe 4 times a year.you dont wana over kill.It will eat the rubber gaskets.And use it to store the scoot is ok as long as you go out and start it up a few times.

Title: Re: Seafoam - how often do you use it?
Post by: GLV55 on April 11, 2017, 06:13:55 PM

Thanks for all the good advice, folks. Love this forum!!

Title: Re: Seafoam - how often do you use it?
Post by: TroutBum on April 11, 2017, 08:15:04 PM

On average I pour a shot glass amount in with every 4th tank or so. It depends on my riding habits. When I'm working I tend to use it more often as the scooter sits until the weekends. When I am between assignments and have time on my hands I can burn through a tank or two or three in a week so I don't bother with Seafoam.