DIY: Mazda Zoom Power Engine Cleaner (Engine Cleaning, Seaform)
11-10-2008, 04:14 PM
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Oh yeah you could always take a peak. Personally, I don't even know what a healthy cat is supposed to look like though, or how well you can look down one. Though you could always post pictures and get opinions from the pros if it looks right.
11-10-2008, 04:28 PM
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I'm in the same boat. When I did the cleaner I had zero smoke. Not even a white puff.
I'm actually thinking that perhaps the Mazda zoom zoom cleaner quickened the catalytic converters death.
My exhaust note changed lately(raspy) and the Mazda zoom zoom cleaner never went away. Everytime I run my car I smell it.
I'll check my cat maybe this weekend. I have a jack and jackstands.
I'm actually thinking that perhaps the Mazda zoom zoom cleaner quickened the catalytic converters death.
My exhaust note changed lately(raspy) and the Mazda zoom zoom cleaner never went away. Everytime I run my car I smell it.
I'll check my cat maybe this weekend. I have a jack and jackstands.
11-10-2008, 09:21 PM
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Quick question.
This can while waiting for the 1 hour to pass .. is it possible to change my Tranny fluid and Diff fuild ??
I mean .. should be fine right ?
This can while waiting for the 1 hour to pass .. is it possible to change my Tranny fluid and Diff fuild ??
I mean .. should be fine right ?
11-10-2008, 09:50 PM
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Yeah should be fine. Tranny fluid isn't connected to the engine. I'd even think you can change your normal oil. It's just foam sitting in the engine working its magic on the carbon buildup. Nothing is running.
11-10-2008, 11:19 PM
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Nice, thats what I thought. I probably wont change my oil. I just did that about 1.5K miles ago ..
Thanks
01-11-2009, 07:16 PM
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The way I will do on a warmed up engine it is to add 44k through both ports with the engine running!! When the engine boggs down after half a can is added my assistant will be told to shut off the engine. I will then add oil (5w-20) even though 44k has it's own lubricant, about 2 oz per port. I'l let it soak for a half hour then drive the **** out of it. Then repeat.
01-11-2009, 07:21 PM
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As far as a converter is concerned, all carbon cleaners sold on the market are safe, including seafoaf. Just read the label. I plan on doing away with mine once it out of winter hibernation
01-13-2009, 02:30 PM
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What about using this stuff further upstream in the intake to try to clean the ssv and the other intake valves (as well as decarbon the engine?) Good idea, bad idea or pointless?
Does the zoom stuff come out as a mist or just as a stream?
Does the zoom stuff come out as a mist or just as a stream?
01-13-2009, 03:52 PM
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I cleaned my throttle body with maf sensor cleaner. I cant see any cleaning that would be done in the manifold being useful since its just air at that point. and all the magic happens in the housings. As far as I know we don't have intake valves I could be wrong.
01-13-2009, 03:56 PM
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Well, there are valves in the lower intake manifold, but I wouldn't use the zoom cleaner up there.
The zoom cleaner comes out more as a stream (if you're using the hose that comes with it)
My SSV was all gummed up from getting 10 quarts of oil into my intake
I used Seafoam "deep Creep" to clean the upper intake and throttle body and electrical contact cleaner to clean the MAF
Worked pretty well for me, along with a local rx8clubber who knew what they were doing...
The zoom cleaner comes out more as a stream (if you're using the hose that comes with it)
My SSV was all gummed up from getting 10 quarts of oil into my intake
I used Seafoam "deep Creep" to clean the upper intake and throttle body and electrical contact cleaner to clean the MAF
Worked pretty well for me, along with a local rx8clubber who knew what they were doing...