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[Aussiedog]

ive ran seafoam, it definately cleans the engine. this time i put mmo in the oil. im going to put seafoam in the gas, or would that be a bad idea?

Jd,
read this Seafoam link...
http://www.seafoamsales.com/why-sea-foam-motor-treatment-works.html

[Dieseljon]

Seafoam is awsome! I've used it for years in just about anything you can think of, but only in the gas.

[Enginerd]

My Ariens burns a bit of oil, and I put Lucas Stabilizer in the crankcase. It definitely slows the consumption. I also use it because the Kohler's tend to spin bearings on steep hills. I stay away from the hills anyway, but I'm hoping the "stickyness" of the Lucas will keep the bearings lubricated in the event they get starved momentarily.

I've used MMO in the gas of older engines for years. I figure they were made back when most gas was leaded, so they could use some upper cylinder lubricant just for good measure.

Edited by Enginerd, June 13, 2011 - 03:54 PM.

[1978murray]

use MMO and STP oil treatment. They work great together

[caseguy]

Glad to hear that you've figured it out! A mechanic friend of mine suggested using the ATF for breaking loose stuck rings and also for seating new rings. His suggestion was to run it down hill and let the compression hold you back, thus creating a vacuum at certain points during the stroke cycle, causing the AFT to be forcibly drawn into the rings. I've never had the occasion to use his suggestion though.