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Old Aug 26, 2012 | 08:56 AM
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i know some people here have/do use seafoam in their gas but i was wondering if anyone has used it in their oil ?
this is not something i am pondering doing just wondering if people have and if so why or what benefits there may be to adding it to the oil.
 
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Old Aug 26, 2012 | 09:22 AM
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It can be used to clean the engine by adding it in a small amount to the crankcase. It should only be used for a hundred miles before changing the oil, as I have heard. Personally, at 8-11the bucks a can, I'll go without. It does work well in my winter storage routine. I add almost an entire bottle to the fuel tank, and run it into the carbs. It stabilizes the fuel, and keeps my carbs from varnishing.
 
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Old Aug 26, 2012 | 10:06 AM
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It can safely be used in oil but I have yet to see a need. My oil, primary and trans drain nearly clean at 5000 mile intervals, even with 40K on the motor.

If I had an older bike or one that has real dirty oil at each drop I might consider it.

Is there a reason that you want to use it or is this just a random question?
 
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Old Aug 26, 2012 | 10:58 AM
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I use it before the first oil change when I buy a used bike. No telling how the last owner treated his bike .
 
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Old Aug 26, 2012 | 03:53 PM
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Seafoam company recommends adding 1.5 ounces of seafoam per quart of engine oil prior to an oil change.
 
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