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Jan 17, 2014 | 09:38 PM

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Crowder

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Plugs are about a year old. I've just heard that after a seafoam treatment they should be replaced

Jan 17, 2014 | 09:41 PM

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sylver91

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I've heard of that but its not necessary. The sea foam helps cleans out all the carbon and other buildup and it gets burnt out so the plugs should be fine.

Jan 17, 2014 | 10:37 PM

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Have the engine warmed up before u do it. It will smoke,cough, sputter and may even stall.

Jan 17, 2014 | 10:39 PM

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And poor it in slowly into the vacuum tube.

Jan 18, 2014 | 10:00 AM

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If your concerned about the plugs just make sure to run the engine long enough for them to heat up and self clean after the seafoam and before letting the truck sit for an extended time.

Jan 18, 2014 | 02:44 PM

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Think I need I may have to just pull the intake off and clean it. Really don't have anywhere to do the seafoam treatment. (Next door neighbor is the sheriff of my county lol)

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Jan 18, 2014 | 03:16 PM

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I would`nt worry about him,ur not braking any laws. In fact he may just come out to help u. Cleaning ur intake may help but u should try to find out why it is getting dirty.

Jan 18, 2014 | 03:20 PM

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I'm assuming it's from the old pcv. since I replaced all of my gaskets and seals except for the rear main seal. This engine doesn't leak or burn any oil whatsoever