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sorry for the n00b question but is it okay to drive with a can of seafoam added to the crankcase?

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Old 06-26-2006, 06:02 PM
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sorry for the n00b question but is it okay to drive with a can of seafoam added to the crankcase?
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Old 06-26-2006, 06:07 PM
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Default wouldn't do that if I were you. Drain it and run some fresh oil through your engine if...
you value it.
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I wouldn't. I only idle for ~10m with it in the system, then drain.
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Default you mean in the oil system?
that's the idea... drive it before you do an oil change.
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If your intent is to burn off the SeaFoam & re-deposit sludge evenly, sure. Added wear is a plus
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thanks guys, i really appreciate it. the b6 forum doesn't seem to know much.
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Not that many people did it on the B6 - most are still way below 100K miles mark.
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