John Davies

On 1 Jun 2004 17:21:01 -0700, john_r357@hotmail.com (John R) wrote:

>Any experience with this product? My neighbor has a Stihl Weedwacker
>that was running poorly (even after a new plug- gapped properly and
>fresh fuel) He drained the gas (2-cycle) and poured some of this
>stuff in, added some more fresh fuel and the thing runs great! I'm
>going to try it in my aging garden tractor but I was wondering if I
>shouldn't throw some in the TJ (2003 6-cyl, 42K miles) once a month
>for "maintenance". The Jeep runs fine, but it seems to "work
>miracles" on other internal combustion engines.....
>
>Am I nuts or does this stuff really work? Can it hurt? Has anyone
>heard of or tried this stuff?

I don't have any experience with Sea Foam, but IMHO it is much better
to prevent problems by following proper maintenance intervals, using
quality lubricants and good quality gas (like Chevron with Techron)
and using a fuel stabilizer like StaBil for any engine that sits more
than a month between gas fill ups. StaBil is especially helpful in
garden and power equipment that may sit 6 to 9 month between use -
like your neighbor's Weedwacker ;)

http://www.goldeagle.com/sta-bil/index.htm

Miracle products that cure existing conditions worry me, and I don't
use them. Especially in a new vehicle.



John Davies
http://home.comcast.net/~johnedavies/
'96 Lexus LX450
'00 Audi A4 1.8T quattro
Spokane WA USA

John Davies

On 1 Jun 2004 17:21:01 -0700, john_r357@hotmail.com (John R) wrote:

>Any experience with this product? My neighbor has a Stihl Weedwacker
>that was running poorly (even after a new plug- gapped properly and
>fresh fuel) He drained the gas (2-cycle) and poured some of this
>stuff in, added some more fresh fuel and the thing runs great! I'm
>going to try it in my aging garden tractor but I was wondering if I
>shouldn't throw some in the TJ (2003 6-cyl, 42K miles) once a month
>for "maintenance". The Jeep runs fine, but it seems to "work
>miracles" on other internal combustion engines.....
>
>Am I nuts or does this stuff really work? Can it hurt? Has anyone
>heard of or tried this stuff?

I don't have any experience with Sea Foam, but IMHO it is much better
to prevent problems by following proper maintenance intervals, using
quality lubricants and good quality gas (like Chevron with Techron)
and using a fuel stabilizer like StaBil for any engine that sits more
than a month between gas fill ups. StaBil is especially helpful in
garden and power equipment that may sit 6 to 9 month between use -
like your neighbor's Weedwacker ;)

http://www.goldeagle.com/sta-bil/index.htm

Miracle products that cure existing conditions worry me, and I don't
use them. Especially in a new vehicle.



John Davies
http://home.comcast.net/~johnedavies/
'96 Lexus LX450
'00 Audi A4 1.8T quattro
Spokane WA USA

John Davies

On 1 Jun 2004 17:21:01 -0700, john_r357@hotmail.com (John R) wrote:

>Any experience with this product? My neighbor has a Stihl Weedwacker
>that was running poorly (even after a new plug- gapped properly and
>fresh fuel) He drained the gas (2-cycle) and poured some of this
>stuff in, added some more fresh fuel and the thing runs great! I'm
>going to try it in my aging garden tractor but I was wondering if I
>shouldn't throw some in the TJ (2003 6-cyl, 42K miles) once a month
>for "maintenance". The Jeep runs fine, but it seems to "work
>miracles" on other internal combustion engines.....
>
>Am I nuts or does this stuff really work? Can it hurt? Has anyone
>heard of or tried this stuff?

I don't have any experience with Sea Foam, but IMHO it is much better
to prevent problems by following proper maintenance intervals, using
quality lubricants and good quality gas (like Chevron with Techron)
and using a fuel stabilizer like StaBil for any engine that sits more
than a month between gas fill ups. StaBil is especially helpful in
garden and power equipment that may sit 6 to 9 month between use -
like your neighbor's Weedwacker ;)

http://www.goldeagle.com/sta-bil/index.htm

Miracle products that cure existing conditions worry me, and I don't
use them. Especially in a new vehicle.



John Davies
http://home.comcast.net/~johnedavies/
'96 Lexus LX450
'00 Audi A4 1.8T quattro
Spokane WA USA

John R

Thanks to those who replied. I added some to the tractor and damned
if the thing isn't humming like a Bride on her wedding night. As far
as the Jeep goes, I think I'll leave well enough alone. It's running
fine and gets 18+ MPG (50 miles one way to work- Warrenton VA to
Reston VA most highway)

Thanks again for the input.

John




john_r357@hotmail.com (John R) wrote in message news:<77ac046e.0406011621.29e8be5c@posting.google. com>...
> Any experience with this product? My neighbor has a Stihl Weedwacker
> that was running poorly (even after a new plug- gapped properly and
> fresh fuel) He drained the gas (2-cycle) and poured some of this
> stuff in, added some more fresh fuel and the thing runs great! I'm
> going to try it in my aging garden tractor but I was wondering if I
> shouldn't throw some in the TJ (2003 6-cyl, 42K miles) once a month
> for "maintenance". The Jeep runs fine, but it seems to "work
> miracles" on other internal combustion engines.....
>
> Am I nuts or does this stuff really work? Can it hurt? Has anyone
> heard of or tried this stuff?
>
> Thanks for your input.
>
> John

John R

Thanks to those who replied. I added some to the tractor and damned
if the thing isn't humming like a Bride on her wedding night. As far
as the Jeep goes, I think I'll leave well enough alone. It's running
fine and gets 18+ MPG (50 miles one way to work- Warrenton VA to
Reston VA most highway)

Thanks again for the input.

John




john_r357@hotmail.com (John R) wrote in message news:<77ac046e.0406011621.29e8be5c@posting.google. com>...
> Any experience with this product? My neighbor has a Stihl Weedwacker
> that was running poorly (even after a new plug- gapped properly and
> fresh fuel) He drained the gas (2-cycle) and poured some of this
> stuff in, added some more fresh fuel and the thing runs great! I'm
> going to try it in my aging garden tractor but I was wondering if I
> shouldn't throw some in the TJ (2003 6-cyl, 42K miles) once a month
> for "maintenance". The Jeep runs fine, but it seems to "work
> miracles" on other internal combustion engines.....
>
> Am I nuts or does this stuff really work? Can it hurt? Has anyone
> heard of or tried this stuff?
>
> Thanks for your input.
>
> John

John R

Thanks to those who replied. I added some to the tractor and damned
if the thing isn't humming like a Bride on her wedding night. As far
as the Jeep goes, I think I'll leave well enough alone. It's running
fine and gets 18+ MPG (50 miles one way to work- Warrenton VA to
Reston VA most highway)

Thanks again for the input.

John




john_r357@hotmail.com (John R) wrote in message news:<77ac046e.0406011621.29e8be5c@posting.google. com>...
> Any experience with this product? My neighbor has a Stihl Weedwacker
> that was running poorly (even after a new plug- gapped properly and
> fresh fuel) He drained the gas (2-cycle) and poured some of this
> stuff in, added some more fresh fuel and the thing runs great! I'm
> going to try it in my aging garden tractor but I was wondering if I
> shouldn't throw some in the TJ (2003 6-cyl, 42K miles) once a month
> for "maintenance". The Jeep runs fine, but it seems to "work
> miracles" on other internal combustion engines.....
>
> Am I nuts or does this stuff really work? Can it hurt? Has anyone
> heard of or tried this stuff?
>
> Thanks for your input.
>
> John

John R

Thanks to those who replied. I added some to the tractor and damned
if the thing isn't humming like a Bride on her wedding night. As far
as the Jeep goes, I think I'll leave well enough alone. It's running
fine and gets 18+ MPG (50 miles one way to work- Warrenton VA to
Reston VA most highway)

Thanks again for the input.

John




john_r357@hotmail.com (John R) wrote in message news:<77ac046e.0406011621.29e8be5c@posting.google. com>...
> Any experience with this product? My neighbor has a Stihl Weedwacker
> that was running poorly (even after a new plug- gapped properly and
> fresh fuel) He drained the gas (2-cycle) and poured some of this
> stuff in, added some more fresh fuel and the thing runs great! I'm
> going to try it in my aging garden tractor but I was wondering if I
> shouldn't throw some in the TJ (2003 6-cyl, 42K miles) once a month
> for "maintenance". The Jeep runs fine, but it seems to "work
> miracles" on other internal combustion engines.....
>
> Am I nuts or does this stuff really work? Can it hurt? Has anyone
> heard of or tried this stuff?
>
> Thanks for your input.
>
> John