DIY Seafoam 2.0T FSI

[Voyles]

Why:
As the FSI is a direct injection engine, only nasty oil and oxygen comes in contact with the valves. Seafoam can help clean the gunk off the valves.

Tools required:
1.) 1/4 inch inner diameter and 1/2 out fuel line (Autozone $1.50 a foot)
2.) basketball valve or Slime valve for for tires ($1.99 at Autozone for Slime needle)
3.) T30 Torx Bit
4.) Knife to cut 1/4 hose
5.) lid/cup, I used a PB blaster can top



Steps:
1.) Cut hose to desired length. I did about 5.5 inches. Place the needle in hose.


2.) Remove IAT sensor with the T30



3.) Place hose with valve in IAT hole.

4.) Pour Sea foam in cap.

5.) Start car and proceed to let needle suck up Seafoam. This is occur fairly fast and you will need to refill the cup and continue the sucking process. Your car will almost stall and smoke will gradually go everywhere.

6.) Shut the car off for apx. five minutes. While waiting for the five minutes, Place the IAT sensor back with the T30.

7.) Start the car back up and take it for a nasty spin. I had white smoke everywhere for apx. 10 minutes of hard driving.
*NOTE* I did bring up a CEL afterward. I still have clear that.

LASTLY and PRICELESS: Having my neighbor open the window with a camera on ME to go show to the clubhouse personnel. To bad she has nothing on me as she pulled out he camera after the hood was down and car shut off. HAHA

[xcrazydx]

Hmmm. I dont know what to think about this.....

[zeonic]

Originally Posted by xcrazydx

Hmmm. I dont know what to think about this.....

its a good thing to do once in a while to clean up your intake valves. if you run a catch can then the build up would be less then if your simply running the stock pcv.

on the write up

[cbursten]

FINALLY - A good, detailed write-up on seafoaming.

I've been looking for a good DIY on this for forever.

Questions:
Do you end up using the entire can?
If not, how much do you use/how do you know when to stop?
Do you put the open end of the hose into the IAT, and the needle in the cup with the seafoam?

Thanks

[volcano]

i need to seafoam my cars

i got 1 can at home and have not done it

[Voyles]

Originally Posted by cbursten

FINALLY - A good, detailed write-up on seafoaming.

I've been looking for a good DIY on this for forever.

Questions:
Do you end up using the entire can?
If not, how much do you use/how do you know when to stop?
Do you put the open end of the hose into the IAT, and the needle in the cup with the seafoam?

Thanks

I've heard to use about 1/3 can of seafoam so that's what I did. I can tell you that it will suck it up fast. I put the needle in and out to keep the engine from not dieing completely.

Yes, the open end section of the hose goes in the IAT port. I didn't have the enough hands to take a picture and hold the camera.

I did throw a CEL afterward and still have to clear that.

[Voyles]

Originally Posted by zeonic

its a good thing to do once in a while to clean up your intake valves. if you run a catch can then the build up would be less then if your simply running the stock pcv.

on the write up

Thank you

[kootenaydub]

So, basically, you're just running the seafoam through your intake manifold to clean valves, etc?


Seems like a simple and cost effective thing to do say, every 4-6mo.

Good, simple write up

[xcrazydx]

Is there anyway to clear CEL without Vag? Anyone near Destin, fl with vag??

[Teh Chr!s]

Good Shyt John Ill Add It To The DIY List Now

[Voyles]

Originally Posted by kootenaydub

So, basically, you're just running the seafoam through your intake manifold to clean valves, etc?


Seems like a simple and cost effective thing to do say, every 4-6mo.

Good, simple write up

Yes, you're correct.

Originally Posted by xcrazydx

Is there anyway to clear CEL without Vag? Anyone near Destin, fl with vag??

I think APR has some fault code erase thing. If they do, I wasn't able to get it to work. I'm going to hit the dealer for the clearing of the cel. I guess I need them to wash my car also

[07GTIMYFAST]

just did this today, used a straw inserted into the rubber tubing that sucked almost closed when it was submerged into the seafoam, worked pretty good at slowing the flow, I noticed a significant increase in power after I did this, then again I was redlin'in every gear during the "spirited" run after to knock all that crap off the valves.

good right up and thanks!

[xcrazydx]

I did this today. Worked very well. I dunno if its just me but it seemed like performance increased a bit. After I was done I cleaned off the sensor and disconnected the battery for 10 min to get rid of CEL. BTW thanks for the write up!!! Good work!

[Teh Chr!s]

Its Coming Up On Oil Change Time For Me Ill Be Doing This Then And Post Videos Of The Smokey Goodness

[MDub06]

excellent i have seafoamed my previous cars but they were simple GMs i cant wait to do this, too bad i only have 400mi on this oil lol

[Teh Chr!s]

Originally Posted by MDub06

excellent i have seafoamed my previous cars but they were simple GMs i cant wait to do this, too bad i only have 400mi on this oil lol

63k Miles On The Car , 16k Miles On The Oil And 4k On The Filter . Never Seafoamed And Been Running A Catch Can Since 45k Miles . Plan To Pull The Intake And Clean The Valves Some Day Soon Just Need A Warm Set Of Days And Hope For Good Things

I Run 100% Synthetic Amsoil EuroBlend Gaurenteed Good Up To 25k Miles Between Changes .... Usually Run It To About 16-18 And Change The Filter Every 5k

[GTI4John74]

sorry to BUMP this, but just want to know if there's any negative effects on the catalytic when we put this in our car?

thanks!

[Voyles]

Originally Posted by GTI4John74

sorry to BUMP this, but just want to know if there's any negative effects on the catalytic when we put this in our car?

thanks!

Honestly, IDK. Ask my 100 cell high flow cat. People have been doing this to their FSIs for some time now.

[Jtrem]

Thanks for the write up! Ill be doing this before my next oil change.

[hambone64]

I did this on my 1.8T a few weeks ago. it actually made a big difference. the engine is a lot smoother and it feels slightly more responsive. very nice write up

[MDub06]

YouTube- Seafoam mkv GTI 2.0T #1

just seafoamed today theres a couple more videos of it too on utube just didnt wanna make a GIANT post
thanks again voyles for the write up, the idea of fuel line and inflation needle was genius and works excellent

[Voyles]

Originally Posted by MDub06

YouTube- Seafoam mkv GTI 2.0T #1
just seafoamed today theres a couple more videos of it too on utube just didnt wanna make a GIANT post
thanks again voyles for the write up, the idea of fuel line and inflation needle was genius and works excellent

I don't take that credit man. I just was sick of a lacking picture DIY.
Thanks though

John