Hi all, I'm thinking of doing a Seafoam treatment, but I'd like to get your feedback...
Quick synopsis:
-2000 Astro, 4.3L, RWD, base, 100,500 miles
-I just purchased it 2 weeks ago, the seller indicated that the van had been sitting for ~6months, previous maintenance unknown
-I changed the oil, flushed the radiator, power steering, and transmission
-New spark plugs, cap, and wires
-4 new tires (dry rot on the originals)
-Replaced both rear struts (one was dead)
-New air filter
-New fuel filter
-New brakes all around
-New PCV valve
It runs excellent. I'm in Florida and it's rainy season. 2/10 mornings it has given me a rough idle. Both times it has quickly smoothed out, except this morning it threw a code at me (I didn't pull the code, but I'm sure it is a misfire from the idle). I reset the light by disconnecting the battery, drove it, we're good. Something is sticking. I would take the throttle body off and clean that, but damn I just had it all open last weekend :banghead: and I don't want to do it again if it's not necessary.
I'm going to run some fuel treatment through it today, but I'm considering using Seafoam as well since I know the vehicle sat for some time. I don't want more codes or more problems. What is the proper way to use it? Is it worth it? There are two many youtube videos of idiots pouring it all over the place.
:ty:
Quick synopsis:
-2000 Astro, 4.3L, RWD, base, 100,500 miles
-I just purchased it 2 weeks ago, the seller indicated that the van had been sitting for ~6months, previous maintenance unknown
-I changed the oil, flushed the radiator, power steering, and transmission
-New spark plugs, cap, and wires
-4 new tires (dry rot on the originals)
-Replaced both rear struts (one was dead)
-New air filter
-New fuel filter
-New brakes all around
-New PCV valve
It runs excellent. I'm in Florida and it's rainy season. 2/10 mornings it has given me a rough idle. Both times it has quickly smoothed out, except this morning it threw a code at me (I didn't pull the code, but I'm sure it is a misfire from the idle). I reset the light by disconnecting the battery, drove it, we're good. Something is sticking. I would take the throttle body off and clean that, but damn I just had it all open last weekend :banghead: and I don't want to do it again if it's not necessary.
I'm going to run some fuel treatment through it today, but I'm considering using Seafoam as well since I know the vehicle sat for some time. I don't want more codes or more problems. What is the proper way to use it? Is it worth it? There are two many youtube videos of idiots pouring it all over the place.
:ty: