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Tune up in a can. I have some but never used it. The instructions on the bottle are so small I can't read it with a magnifying glass. How much should one use? I think my tank is around 15 to 20 gallons. Float is stuck it either shows full or 1/4.

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Tune up in a can. I have some but never used it. The instructions on the bottle are so small I can't read it with a magnifying glass. How much should one use? I think my tank is around 15 to 20 gallons. Float is stuck it either shows full or 1/4.

 

This won't help you much but I've used it straight out of the can into the carbs and I've mixed it in the fuel.

 

From their website...

  • For routine fuel system (gas tank to engine) maintenance, one can of Sea Foam Motor Treatment treats up to 16 gallons of gas or diesel fuel.
  • When greater cleaning is needed, add more Sea Foam – the more you add to fuel, the better it cleans!
  • When stabilizing fuel for storage, use 1 (one) ounce per gallon of fuel.
  • Don’t worry if you exceed these amounts: Sea Foam only contains petroleum-based cleaning and lubricating ingredients that CAN’T HARM your engine or fuel system components.
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Thanks Grimsby, that is clear. You can't use too much (sell more Sea Foam), so 1 can in the full tank should be fine and a splash in the kicker tank. I was wary of using too much.

 

Many Marine Gurus on iboats forums think it is a marketing scam, not just Sea Foam, all the tune ups in a can. I don't know. I have never used it in the 8 years I have had the engine. They say it can't hurt, like a placebo. I have a few cans I picked up on sale last season so I'll use it.

 

Do you guys find any difference at all or is it for peace of mind?

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Many Marine Gurus on iboats forums think it is a marketing scam, not just Sea Foam, all the tune ups in a can. I don't know. I have never used it in the 8 years I have had the engine.

Do you guys find any difference at all or is it for peace of mind?

 

Well, I didn't use the gas power washer last year, so it had half a tank of 2 year old gas with Seafoam treatment in it. I know it is not truly a stabilizer but I topped it up with fresh Seafoamed gas and started on the second pull and powerwashed all the house siding :clapping: Not recommending this a standard practice but I think it played a big part of me lucking out on not having to get into a carb cleaning or big repair bill.

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