Sorry it's taken me so long to post the links to the products I've used below and thank you for continuing to offer future video ideas! Best regards, Todd Seafoam: amzn.to/3l5XjLY Seafoam Spray: amzn.to/3aJptI5 Lucas Heavy Duty Oil Stabilizer: amzn.to/2FOENb7
Lets see how XADO 1stage revitalizant will restore this engine ! : ) I'm soooo excited to see it :D Using it since 2014 in all my cars, hope you will try it :)
Maybe he should sell out a little bit. To totally unrelated products though. Sponsored by Tampax. Sponsored by Purina. Sponsored by Preparation H. You catch my drift? Hemeroid Cream could apply to many of his viewers.
@@Thekidsinafrica14 once you start taking sponsors money it ruins the trust the viewers have with all the videos he does on reviewing products fairly...
My mechanic friends say no to seafoam. After watching your video and realizing the lifter ticking in my Jeep with 150k was getting louder, I decided to use it as you demonstrate. It completely solved the problem and the engine is quiet as it had been 100k miles ago. Thank you for your thorough exploration.
Your mechanic friends say no to sea foam because you fixed all that for under $100 with sea foam. They can't charge you $80 to diagnose the problem, then $125 an hour to change parts. Lol
I really appreciate how you get right to the point. You don't waste 5 - 10 min on every video telling people who you are, or what your all about. You get straight to the point. You quickly describe the question you are trying to answer, how you do the test, and then get right into testing. You also do a great job of wrapping everything up at the end. You stay on point and don't waste our time. Thanks for the great vids and keep up the good work.
@@ProjectFarm Here here! Another thing I hate is when the RUclipsr says "You guys know me". No, I don't and I resent you assuming that I do. Keep it up, I recommend your videos to anyone who will listen and even those who won't!
@@ProjectFarm ... Been seeing a number of processes touted in the comments and replies. My own practice is to add a quart of cheap ATF to the crankcase a day or two before the oil change. Use the vehicle as usual, allowing The fluid in oil to wash the inside of the engine. Next day or so, change oil and filter. I like to use Valvoline Racing oil, normally, but in truth, most oils are perfectly fine for use in our older vehicles.
The world needs people like you. Thank you. You need a billion dollar industry all to yourself where you show us all the truths of products. Don't be afraid to make money in exchange for delivering us truth!!
Just found your channel. As a retired technician of over 45 years, I can attest to the strengths of Seafoam and Lucas products. Both are about the best out there, in their field. As I haven't read all your millions of comments, congrats on such a large base BTW, I don't know if anyone has told you that the 2.9L engine in your truck has a solid lifter cam in it from the factory, and there is an adjustment for them. You have to remove the valve covers, so if it's as quiet as it is in the vids, at this mileage I wouldn't touch it yet. The Seafoam did wonders to it. From seeing your initial vid on this as well, I saw how built up your throttle body is too. The gasket is only a couple bucks at the parts store, and removing the linkage and 4 bolts attaching it to the intake to use a plastic hard bristle toothbrush to scrub it while spraying it with Seafoam, will make your idle quality and throttle response like new. Just a long couple of points to add to your very nice production.
I have a question for you. I know you maybe biased towards those products. I currently own an 05 Civic EX with VVT (Variable Valve Timing). I've purchased the "Low Viscosity forumula" of Lucas as it's meant for VVT engine. My engine has a ticking sound & burns oil. I've been told to use "Rislone Engine Oil Treat (yellow bottle) or the Rislone Compression Repair with Ring Seal." I mainly want to tackle the oil consumption as the noise I can live with by cranking the music up. If I can hit both than that's even better. My thing is, do you have experience with these products? If so, any thoughts on them? I've tried Lucas oil stablizer in the past & it seemed to have helped maybe an extra 1k miles before losing oil between changes. I usually do 5k oil changes. I also use HM oil 5w-20 & am against going higher as I'd like to stay with the manufactor reccomends. Maybe I'll try 5w-30, but dont se myself going high than that if need be. I know I said alot, but I'd like your opinion, thanks!
Same here, I don’t change my oil without a bottle of Lucas heavy duty oil stabilizer to substitute a quart of oil, now I’m probably gonna use seafoam regularly in my crankcase and fuel tank and prob throttle body occasionally
@@dbzownz12345 When using a multi viscosity motor oil, you need not be concerned that your are using 5w-30, or even 5w-40, because the higher number will protect aginst extreme heat. The lower number will lubricate at colder temps. My 67 Buick Riviera calls for 10w-30, but I can run 10w-40 with no issues. I hope that helps.
@@CHEECHMUN 10w-40 is a good middle -of-the-road oil, my dad used it in all of his vehicles and it's all he ever used, I use it in all of mine too. it's kinda hard to find in certain brands though.
Great follow up. No one ever seems to post those. If you had first wrapped your magnet in plastic cling wrap, like you'd use on leftovers, or stuck the magnet inside a finger of a white latex glove; you could have removed the wrap from the magnet and been able to see the debris left behind much easier. I learned that trick as a kid after I spilled BBs on a shag carpet. The wrap made the BBs MUCH easier to remove from the magnet! Now I keep a strong magnet wrapped in plastic wrap for picking up nuts, bolts and washers that get spilled on my shop floor.
SONofSUPERNOVA - After he gets thru w/that towel and even old element in the filter, would do great on a cold day in the wood stove - (hey, really benefited watching the video, fine job)!
You make hands down the best videos I've ever seen! Completely unbiased, a very humble guy whose motive is clearly to learn and help others learn. I love how every idea is tested rather than just theorized. From my experiences, even when you've done all the research in the world and considered all the influencing factors and the expected result appear to be black and white, the ACTUAL RESULTS can surprise. Your methods and experiments definitively answer so many things I've often wondered. Plus I love the way you read the comments and readily take good advice, but you also don't get provoked if the common idiot criticizes something in the comments. Very refreshing! Keep up the BRILLIANT work mate, many thanks from 'Down Under' (For those who don't know..... that's Australia)
I am watching this guy about 4 years already, always to the point, honest reviews No bias, he does a great job for us , have to thank you a lot. Thousand likes from me . Greetings from Ecuador
I'm a woman and work on my own vehicles..Knowledge is important. Thank you so much for this pure unadulterated video. To the point and quite understandable. I also use Seafoam for my engines and also oil. Thank you once again!
@@markk3652wish I’d had a husband like you. But then I’ve done a lot of the work on my own vehicles. I was a mechanic in USAF for 9 years in the 1980s. Now disabled just enough to make it too painful to do or I’d still be doing it. Gonna be using seafoam and Lucas oil treatment on my 2008 Chevy 3500 extended cargo van with almost 300k miles, my home on wheels. 🙃🙂and keeping my fingers crossed!
Had similar issues with my 1993 toyota 4x4 pickup. Over 225k miles showing. 22re efi 4 cylinder engine. Used the BG 115 MOA and BG 109 EPR. It comes in a combo pack. Did the 115 cleanse and then fresh oil fresh 15-40 synthetic oil and new toyota oil filter. 600 miles later (2 tanks of gas) I am amazed at the increase in power. I can now drive the speed limit on the interstate and it stopped using oil. Hwy MPG went from 15 to 24.5 which it does in town. No oil leaks to report. The truck just feels Happy. Great Job on your channel Sir!
I remember seeing the original video about 2 years ago. Just recently found this update. Hope the truck is still kicking! Love the no gimmick, no thrills style of production. Earned a subscription from me friend.
So, Last night I watched the year old video, When you used the Seafoam products, And I must say, It did a terrific job on the engine, made a believer out of me, Thanks for posting.
First of all, I would like to thank you for all of your extremely helpful and educational videos. I have been a huge fan of yours for many years now because I have always dreamed of doing exactly the things that you are doing on your videos but lack the technical and scientific attitude required. In fact, I was one of your earliest subscribers. You Sir are a “Unicorn” in this day and age on RUclips and social media in general due to your independence, unsponsored and therefore unbiased testing methodologies, which is the primary reason I have been a loyal fan of your channel. I I am also impressed by your humility, and that you are willing to take suggestions and advice from your viewers, instead of acting as a perfect expert. I have always been extremely impressed and grateful that someone like you with over 2.8 million subscribers still conducts testing independently without any sponsors and without trying to sell or endorse products. You have managed to establish, increase, and maintain your credibility precisely by refusing sponsorship and endorsements. Finally, I would like to add more sincere kudos to you being an American farmer. Farmers in America are one of our nation’s unsung heroes for centuries now. Many do not realize how fortunate and blessed we are to have hard-working people, and a country with nearly all the natural resources required to sustain our societies stability and continued prosperity. I wish you continued success, and I really hope you will continue to remain independent and unbiased. I have learned so much from your channel and have increased my overall knowledge of the practical and skills that I have been able to use to help my family, friends, and the community that I am a member of. Thank you very much for all your efforts to to help make us, smart and well informed consumers.
Nearly every time I start one of your videos I think, "this concept is flawed, due to 'xyz' (in this case of course it will have contamination, likely *because* the process worked but it's impossible to know why for sure)" but then you almost always address my concerns. I absolutely love your videos, you are a very intelligent and thorough man who has helped me decide what products to invest in many times. Thank you!
I've always liked Seafoam as a gas additive, thanks for expanding my view regarding the overall health of the engine! I liked your test drive and the drone work, it was almost like watching Leno's Garage!
I have added seafoam to the gas at oil change for years. Recently I added some to the oil and waited 100 miles. Then changed oil, the engine had about 150,000 miles and the restored power was very noticeable
@@ronnymcfarland7775 What kind of engine do you have? I came back to this video because I'm starting to think this might help my f150 that's got some (what I think is) bad lifter noise.
@@toxeia Should work to help resolve the issue if lubrication is the problem. The lucas replacing a quart of oil + seafoam at the recommended amount for the oil capacity will clear things up over a week or 2 of daily driving. I found doing that and a single tank gas treatment each oil change keeps the valve train noise to a minimum if not helped restore engine power and lubrication. As less garbage is floating around in the fuel system and the oil.
Project Farm YES, I know I've said this before, but I'll say it again, trial & error + comments + video production experience is creating an upward spiral on the quality of your content. (Both fun* and educational) *Don't let haters discourage you from making the fun videos as well! They are just as entertaining as these videos are informative.
I can't believe this gentleman tries to answer almost all of the comments...very good work and thank you for your honesty in these videos, plus no nonsense just gets right to the point and thoroughly testing.
@@watchinyoutube8919 He doesn't like using it for the same purposes it was used here because the sludge it broke up could get into the oil holes, clog them up and lock up the engine before you know it. The Car Wizard feels the same exact way. However, there are people who get good results with it like this and since it's just a farm truck I'm sure it was well worth the try. He got the opposite results, freeing up his oil flow. Scotty also likes another product more than seafoam but I forgot what it is. It is sold as a two pack with oil and fuel additives, and they don't as much break up the sludge as they slowly break down (melt) the carbon which is much less dangerous. Also, I noticed a new Lucas Oil Stabilizer product that isn't so thick and is for more modern OHC engines at the store the other day and I'm about to get get me some and try it.
@@watchinyoutube8919 Seafoam has moved with the times. It's not just for 2-stroke engines anymore. Scotty is promoting another product from some guys he knows. Conflict of interest.
I love watching your videos and teaching my son, I usually watch first and later let him watch and pause as we go along and try and let him guess the results before watching the whole thing, good way to spend time teaching simple things most have lost touch with.
After watching your video I decided to perform the same service on my 22 year old Mercedes-Benz C230 4-cyl that was running good, but just a bit noisy. After spraying the Seafoam in the hot engine I let the car sit for several days before driving it in order for the Seafoam to do it's best. Well! I didn't expect the huge performance boost, nor did I expect the engine to run so smoothly. The change is outstanding. I'm sold! Thank you for your efforts, and my car thanks you as well.
This is an older video but I know you read all comments and I just saw it!! Look at BG products, proven effectiveness and a complete range of products!! I have personally used their BG 44k for years and seen real increases in performance and gas milage. Also try Lucus SYNTHETIC oil additive instead, it's nowhere near as thick!
My best tip for helping keep metal shavings from wearing engine parts, is to put a large flat magnet, such as those that are on the back of stereo speakers, on the bottom of your oil pan. The magnet will attract and catch metal shavings preventing them from cycling back through your engine. Just remember to take the magnet off before an oil change so the shavings can drain out with the old oil. The magnet trick also works when stuck to the bottom of your fuel tank, for keeping rust particles from getting from your fuel tank to the injectors or clogging up filters.
@@ScoredPiston , love the FilterMAG product line. Project Farm can also see other videos online showing how they work (opened up filters). I am installing filters for my power steering, transmission and oil bypass and all will have FilterMAG's on them (sub micron contaminants)
@@davidpeters8813 I'm not aware of if,or what kind, of magnets are in a typical hard drive , but my guess is the it would have a small surface area. Also, people seem to be emphasizing the power of the magnets. I have to caution that just a moderate size/strength magnet is all that is necessary. Especially one that has some surface area such the flat round magnets 3-6 inches in diameter that come on the back of stereo speakers. Using strong magnets such as rare earth magnets could lead to cracking your oil pan/fuel tank if you have trouble pulling it free from the tank or you let it go and it makes harsh contact with the tank. The magnet just needs to be strong enough to hold itself in place and capture small metal shavings and/or rust particles through the floor of a thin walled oil pan or fuel tank.
@@UnknownUzer I'm not sure what kind of magnets they are, but they're about 1/2" wide and 1 1/2" long. They have good holding power, so it should work well to attract metal filings in the pan.
Besides the no nonsense, quality advice, I really appreciate the camera work. No shaking, well lit, good angles, and quality sound. These videos are top notch. Well done, sir, and thank you for your work.
This channel is amazing, i'm so glad I found it. Because of Todd's amazing videos I got into fixing stuff myself and fixed my old toyota for $400 less than the mechanic wanted!! Thanks so much for this great information!!
Around 5 years ago I saw your video where you added it to the oil on the Ranger... My 99 Corolla had a little rattle on the top end, and I tried it. Sure enough, it quieted down. Even since then, before every oil change I do, I dump a third of a bottle into the oil and drive around for 15 minutes or so.. the rattle is still gone, and it certainly can't hurt. So, seafoam in the oil for a drive before an oil change is a win in my book.
im so glad u did a follow up video. i just got done watching your primary vid, and thought immediately, "i wonder what happened after a year", and bam the next vid was a follow up.
Who in the world would ever dislike these videos, they are by far the most informative, understandable, and free from manufacturers censorship I've ever had the pleasure of watching
The content is amazing and informative. And the level of engagement with the viewers/commenters is on such a level I have not yet seen through my time on youtube since 2006.
Great videos. I've been restoring a 4.7 Dakota and thought the timing chain was the culprit of my woes. Used seafoam and the engine restore due to your reviews and my mechanic said the truck is good for at least another 100k miles! Appreciate the honesty and the test format. Now I'm binge watching all your other videos
@@gr8fullfred You can get your standard kitchen can opener to do the same thing! Just tilt it sideways and remove the paper from the side of the can. Works great for Corned Beef Hash. *edit for clarification
I love this dudes videos. Honestly this is the most helpful channel on RUclips! Thank you for taking the time to do the challenges. Very rewarding for us all.
Found your channel a few weeks ago, love the content and no nonsense review (plus it's useful information for the occasional home mechanic). Many thumbs up, and appreciate the fan interaction and not being beholden to schilling for a sponsor. Keep up the great work.
I am impressed with your seafoam /Lucas oil engine treatment, I have a car or two that need this, so I will try it! thanks for the show, YOU ARE SPECIAL we need more men like you, very intelligent very intelligent
I was never a buyer of any of these kinds of products until I saw this video a few years ago. Ever since I've been buying seafoam by the gallon and used the intake spray on a lot of older vehicles and tractors. It's also what got me into this channel and now, before I buy just about any engine product, I see if you've got a video on it first! I love this channel and talk about it often with friends and family
As a woman that knows next to not much of car repair, I just want to say your videos are extremely educational and helpful!! hard to afford expensive repairs on my car and I prefer to save money and time to keep my car running well. Thank you DSP much for keeping it simple and straight forward.
Yes greatly appreciate the video's and recommendations when it comes to our vehicles. Women get taken to the cleaners more then you know by very dishonest mechanics....saying things need to be replaced when they don't,and often I have had things disconnected so I can bring it back and have them yet again tell I need something usually expensive replaced when I don't. I've only ever driven a Ford Truck and I have even had a Ford mechanic at the dealership cut vacuum lines one time....disconnected my speedometer cable another time,took out a fuse another time.....and it's so frustrating to go through. So my dad and six brothers started teaching me things about the vehicles I drove and drive now and they have been my mechanics for decades. So now I know much more and I help them in making the repairs as well. My dad has since passed on and my brothers and a nephew who was trained by them all helps me now. My husband doesn't know a lot about the inner workings of an engine. So at least we have people we can trust. But believe me ......there are many unscrupulous mechanics out there who do over charge women and especially elder women too and again have parts replaced that don't need to be and disconnect things. So guys if you have a wife or sister or daughter or niece or aunt or grandmother....look out for them when they have car issues and make sure they aren't being railroaded by greedy mechanics if you can't fix the issue for them then find an honest mechanic to help them out. I absolutely love this channel I have watched every video over the past years and i make notes and love all the ingenious tests that you do to really test a product to its full potential and capacity or show many times that we're paying ridiculous prices just for the name of the product rather then for its quality. Project Farm you are the best at what you do and we thank you for helping us out!!!! 🔧😊🔩
I love watching your videos. You make descision making for household stuff easy for us normal guys wanting an affordable and reliable product. Hats off to you and all your hard work. I will continue to help support this Channel and spread the word of how awesome your content is.
Thank you for this video. I am ashamed to say that I paid the Ford Dealer almost $1,000.00 and they did not solve the problem. Sea Foam cleared multiple cylinders miss fire, multiple error codes, including one for the O2 Sensor which the dealer had replaced. Amazing difference in performance and no error codes after about 80 miles. I wish I had stumbled across your video before I went to the Dealer and allowed them to replace a coil pack and a oxygen sensor, thanks again!
@@patrickevans201 Carbon buildup is possible in engines with as little 30K - 60K miles, especially if you do a lot of city driving and buy regular 97 octane fuel. All it takes is a little drop in compression on one or two cylinders and the fuel burn is no longer efficient. Carbon removal and freeing sticky lifters may not help if there are worn rinds or a burnt valve. My Expedition has 157K miles and the older the engine the more likely it is that there are other issues also. I was lucky this time.
I also have a random missfire on cyl 1. I have a little lifter tap when i first start it.also a little sluggish running rich.i changed coil packs ,plugs,wires fuel filter ect.its an 03 chevy silverado with 327,000 miles!!! Im thinking of sea foaming it just a little nervous
Just added the SeaFoam to the fuel tank when almost empty and the crankshaft this morning. Will see if it does improve the engine performance of the old Astro Van. I am very impress with your old Ranger. The before and after is just unbelievable. Again thank you for posting videos. Ben.
Best videos and content on RUclips!! No joke! Thx for taking the time to do all of this for our education and entertainment, 👍keep the vids coming please!
Hey man, got a pro tip for you. They make lots of funnel strainers for filtering debris when you're trying to find shavings, particles, etc. Or if you want to reuse a product (oil, coolant, etc) but don't want to dump dirt and debris back in an engine. But my tip isn't just the funnel strainers, but instead a close cousin. Go to any autobody supply store and they hand out dozens of 'one time use' paper/metal mesh paint strainers. They fit perfect in a funnel, you can throw them away, they're usually free, and they filter much finer (smaller micron) than some funnel strainers. Autobody paint guns are finicky so they need clean paint, and those strainers do just that. They also filter every other liquid product in my garage as well. Been watching you for years, and love your videos, sir.
I really enjoy your videos as I’m a real skeptic. I as you am very surprised how well the seafoam worked. I wouldn’t have believed it but I saw it thanks to you. It’s so refreshing to see someone that is sincerely unbiased!
Brother I'll tell ya what. You're a natural at this video tutorial stuff. I watched the first video when you tried all these products and I was excited to discover the video because this is exactly what two of my vehicles need. Just watched this one so I already know what to expect down the road after doing this treatement myself. Just subbed and going to see what all you have loaded up. Thanks for sharing your results.
Today I've tried Engine Restore (Thanks to him) and after 40km i Think and half an hour of cooling down and restarting it to drive back home. the engine felt like 18000km younger (125cc bike with 1st piston and 26000km) 10,6bar instead of 12,5bar (+-0,5bar) i hope i get it to 12bar and if im lucky and ive got a good one i may get it back to 12,5 or 13 bar :D
It's amazing how technology has advanced... 20-30 years ago, you'd need a crew to get these shots. Now, a person can do it all on their own with the right tools.
This guys is a breathe of fresh air for RUclips. Seems like everybody else just pushes sponsorship company products and or trys to sell merch. This guy has none of it and it's amazing. Best tool related channel on youtube
I've said it many times, Seafoam is the most amazing product I've ever discovered for aging ICE vehicles. I got turned onto Seafoam in the early 2000's, I wish I'd of had it back in the 1970 & 80's when I was working on cars all the time. I used seaform before oil changes in my crankcase & in my gas several times per year on my vehicles. It's just an amazing product.
Seafoam has never failed to impress me. Considering this is a year old, it's probably just as well I got nothing to add on a product for compression. I've tried various limp-along "solutions" in the past, but nothing that didn't end up being something to waste money on before rebuilding the top end. I guess that's actually kind of a product recommendation; new rings. It's unfortunate that's the one you were trying to avoid. if you find something that works, I'd definitely watch a follow up video on it. Great videos by the way. Your channel is one of very few, I've never suspected of shilling for profit. I didn't see the first video of this follow up, I don't know that truck, and a Ranger actually did me wrong once, but I caught myself starting to worry the verdict on shaving contamination was going to go the other way. I was even more surprised when I realized I was thinking, "Go little truck! Go!" during the test drive. I guess I must be a fan. Or, maybe I just need to get out more... Either way, keep up the great work!
Hi bud, first off just wanted to say great and informative content!! I don't know if anyone else has mentioned it but Lucas oil also makes a synthetic stabilizer which works better in colder climates than the regular stabilizer, same benefits thinner formula. It's what I use up here in Canada, works perfectly!!
@@ProjectFarm , So Covid has given me much time to repair the ol' car and your video's certainly help. Also it's my belief that sometimes people need to know when they make the world a little better. Based on your 1.28 Million subs I am not alone in that feeling. Fine work :)
As an engineer, I absolutely love your practical approach to finding solutions, and more importantly your time and effort to share. This follow up video is fantastic. Thanks!
I felt the need to say this, I have read many comments on the videos I have watched. I’m not sure what else to say but I will try. I You provide unadulterated content purely for the purpose of knowledge and research. You provide counterpart techniques for us who, maybe like myself are just starting up. I have a understanding and love of anything mechanical including but not exclusive too machinery and vehicles. Your videos are trustworthy and informative. Thank you
Man I find myself on this channel a handful of times of month, some videos are 5 years old, some are 5 minutes old. All relevant all the time, great work man
@@ProjectFarm ... How the heck did you get those flyover videos, where you're driving down the lane on the farm? The only way I can think that you did that is with a GoPro on a very tightly controlled drone with a highly skilled 'pilot' to boot. Loved the video, my winter driver, a 92 Dodge Caravan (3.3 L) is exhibiting similar engine problems ... and will now try to adress them following these procedures. Great work on this video.
Dude, I bought a rusted out old Toyota Corolla with almost 400k miles that was *HEAVILY* abused its entire life... It had a freaking shop rag crammed into the crankcase where the cap should have been, oil all over the motor, the worst lifter noise I've ever heard, and the car was in about as bad of condition as it could ever get before sending to a crusher. Immediately after Seafoam, all the noise and running rough stopped. I did all the standard routine maintenance and ran Seafoam for 300 miles before each oil change, with oil changes every 1,800 miles. I drove the wheels off that thing for nearly 2 years, including driving it 940 miles from MN to OK, and then sold it to a friend, who drove it for another 2 years. That car would have been toast within a couple hundred miles at best without Seafoam
Seafoam did my van good. It suffered heavy oil sludge. I put in 5 ounces of the seafoam, waited about 300 miles, cha ged the oil which was very black but no sludge. Then, I added a container of engine restore with the oil cha ge to stop the top end tapping of the lifters. The seafoam caused top end lifter noise in the last few days before I actually did the oil change. I believe the engine restore did a good job lubricating the top end. No more tapping noise and also van runs excellent.
About 15 years ago, I used Z MAX in my engine with my oil and after about 100 miles, I noticed the engine perked up and began to run like it was brand new. I had a 2001 Chevy Silverado then. The truck engine continued to run well all the way up to the day I traded it in with 111,000 miles. It was the best additive I ever used for an engine. I would suggest that you read the instructions and do some research about it. This way, you will know exactly how to use it for best results for your engine. Every engine is used different. The ZMAX is also extremely slippery. I also used some in my transmission.
it would be great if you had sponsorship because you deserve it, but I think it would ruin all the hard work you do. All honest, no bias, testing and results. you are trustworthy and your test do just that to all the products you test, they put them to the test! Thanks for the time and hard work you put into the videos. If I had a product of my own I would absolutely want you testing it and I would not sponsor you. people would know the truth if my product was legit or not. Another video, another thumbs up. Keep them coming!
Hey Todd, love the content and your principles! Keep up the great work. May I suggest, regarding the low compression test results, to perform a COMPLETE compression test both before and after adding some Lucas. The higher viscosity of the Lucas SHOULD increase your compression. Thanks again for the great vids and my best to you and the family. Take care.
My dad had an 09 Chrysler minivan with about 230k miles, and the van missed and fell on its face when you tried to accelerate. A couple cans of seafoam and a bottle of Lucas and she is still running like a top today. (Also stopped eating about 1-1.5 quarts between changes) our local Chrysler dealer said it needed rebuilt or it wouldn’t make it another 6 months! that was over 2 years ago! Thanks for the video proving what all of us folks that use our brains more than our wallets already know! Subscriber for life now!
I have a 1985 Nissan 720 4x4 with 202k on it. Gets more time around the woods than on highway. I watched the first video, and I thank you. Will be performing this to my truck. Outstanding 👍🏼🇺🇸
This was an amazing test of SeaFoam and Lucas. I tried it on my Ford F150 and Toyota Sequoia and they both seemed to run better and quieter. Thank you Project Farm!!! Still waiting to see an episode testing oil filters. I would love to see how name brands compare to factory filters - Ford and Toyota.
Sorry it's taken me so long to post the links to the products I've used below and thank you for continuing to offer future video ideas! Best regards, Todd
Seafoam: amzn.to/3l5XjLY
Seafoam Spray: amzn.to/3aJptI5
Lucas Heavy Duty Oil Stabilizer: amzn.to/2FOENb7
Lets see how XADO 1stage revitalizant will restore this engine ! : ) I'm soooo excited to see it :D Using it since 2014 in all my cars, hope you will try it :)
Try Product RESTORE for better compression.
I add 1oz seafoam after everytimr i add oil. 95 chevy s10 286,000 miles purrrrs...
What year is the truck?
Amazing content as always Todd.
Thank you so much for all the hard work you put into these videos.
Love this format! No nonsense, no sponsors, just a guy in his garage testing stuff in real life circumstances. Thumbs up:)
Thank you very much!
My kind of show:. super audio and great video, all very well presented.
David Winning.
If you like this kind of stuff check out AVE aswell
William Watson yeah, I'm subscribed to him! Love his strange humour.
Respect for not selling out and always giving honest and fair reviews! Much appreciated
Thank you!
Maybe he should sell out a little bit. To totally unrelated products though. Sponsored by Tampax. Sponsored by Purina. Sponsored by Preparation H. You catch my drift?
Hemeroid Cream could apply to many of his viewers.
Is selling out bad? He spends a lot of money on these products and puts a ton of work into them. A few sponsors wouldn’t hurt.
@@Thekidsinafrica14 if youre doing FAIR, HONEST, and unbiased reviews then yea, you cant be paid by said products
@@Thekidsinafrica14 once you start taking sponsors money it ruins the trust the viewers have with all the videos he does on reviewing products fairly...
This guy only has 14k likes, he does not ask for subs or likes. He deserves more.
Thank you!
And he doesnt push products on his viewers to try and get paid/sponsored by the product like most younger guys
Amen
Right? I watched a couple of his videos and when I noticed that I instantly subbed
@@Dyesnipa yep
My mechanic friends say no to seafoam. After watching your video and realizing the lifter ticking in my Jeep with 150k was getting louder, I decided to use it as you demonstrate. It completely solved the problem and the engine is quiet as it had been 100k miles ago. Thank you for your thorough exploration.
You are welcome!
I’m getting a faint tick on my 2017 Toyota Corolla
Your mechanic friends say no to sea foam because you fixed all that for under $100 with sea foam. They can't charge you $80 to diagnose the problem, then $125 an hour to change parts. Lol
@@wsieber89 125 an Hr? They tried to charge me 175!
@@wsieber89keep going , this is 2024 now
This guy would have made one hell of a mechanic instructor in our highschool.Real easy to understand an no bs.Awesome job!
Thanks for the nice comment!
Proof is in the pudding. The best mentors I had in the Navy were like this.
I could agree with this comment if he was missing a thumb or finger. LOL
@@scarling9367 Actually..."The proof of the pudding is in the tasting." ;-)
I don’t think he would like the pay cut. Not to mention the union🙄
I really appreciate how you get right to the point. You don't waste 5 - 10 min on every video telling people who you are, or what your all about. You get straight to the point. You quickly describe the question you are trying to answer, how you do the test, and then get right into testing. You also do a great job of wrapping everything up at the end. You stay on point and don't waste our time. Thanks for the great vids and keep up the good work.
Thanks for the feedback.
@@ProjectFarm Here here! Another thing I hate is when the RUclipsr says "You guys know me". No, I don't and I resent you assuming that I do. Keep it up, I recommend your videos to anyone who will listen and even those who won't!
@@ProjectFarm ... Been seeing a number of processes touted in the comments and replies. My own practice is to add a quart of cheap ATF to the crankcase a day or two before the oil change. Use the vehicle as usual, allowing The fluid in oil to wash the inside of the engine. Next day or so, change oil and filter. I like to use Valvoline Racing oil, normally, but in truth, most oils are perfectly fine for use in our older vehicles.
Ditto
This commenter gets it. This times 1 million!!!!
There's not a better product review channel on the internet. Thank you for all you do!
You are welcome!
Preach
Totally agree, very underrated channel that deserves way more subscribers than it currently hosts. One of my top 3 best ever channels on youtube.
Here here!
Agreed
The world needs people like you. Thank you. You need a billion dollar industry all to yourself where you show us all the truths of products. Don't be afraid to make money in exchange for delivering us truth!!
Long-term reviews are super valuable! Thank you for following up on the Ford Ranger Seafoam treatment with this video!
You are welcome!
Just found your channel. As a retired technician of over 45 years, I can attest to the strengths of Seafoam and Lucas products. Both are about the best out there, in their field. As I haven't read all your millions of comments, congrats on such a large base BTW, I don't know if anyone has told you that the 2.9L engine in your truck has a solid lifter cam in it from the factory, and there is an adjustment for them. You have to remove the valve covers, so if it's as quiet as it is in the vids, at this mileage I wouldn't touch it yet. The Seafoam did wonders to it. From seeing your initial vid on this as well, I saw how built up your throttle body is too. The gasket is only a couple bucks at the parts store, and removing the linkage and 4 bolts attaching it to the intake to use a plastic hard bristle toothbrush to scrub it while spraying it with Seafoam, will make your idle quality and throttle response like new. Just a long couple of points to add to your very nice production.
Thanks!
I thank you. My partner has a Ford Ranger. I wonder what year his truck is. The one here is a 2002.
@@mellowyellow2022 By the body aesthetic, I'd guess it's an early 90s.
@@erikkeever3504 its an 86-88 with that front end and a 2.9. The 2.9 had hydraulic lifters but the previous 2.8 was a solid lifter motor.
Seafoam and Lucas has become a regular part of every used vehicle I own. This video honestly deserves sponsorship
Thank you!
I have a question for you. I know you maybe biased towards those products. I currently own an 05 Civic EX with VVT (Variable Valve Timing). I've purchased the "Low Viscosity forumula" of Lucas as it's meant for VVT engine. My engine has a ticking sound & burns oil. I've been told to use "Rislone Engine Oil Treat (yellow bottle) or the Rislone Compression Repair with Ring Seal." I mainly want to tackle the oil consumption as the noise I can live with by cranking the music up. If I can hit both than that's even better.
My thing is, do you have experience with these products? If so, any thoughts on them? I've tried Lucas oil stablizer in the past & it seemed to have helped maybe an extra 1k miles before losing oil between changes. I usually do 5k oil changes. I also use HM oil 5w-20 & am against going higher as I'd like to stay with the manufactor reccomends. Maybe I'll try 5w-30, but dont se myself going high than that if need be. I know I said alot, but I'd like your opinion, thanks!
Same here, I don’t change my oil without a bottle of Lucas heavy duty oil stabilizer to substitute a quart of oil, now I’m probably gonna use seafoam regularly in my crankcase and fuel tank and prob throttle body occasionally
@@dbzownz12345 When using a multi viscosity motor oil, you need not be concerned that your are using 5w-30, or even 5w-40, because the higher number will protect aginst extreme heat. The lower number will lubricate at colder temps. My 67 Buick Riviera calls for 10w-30, but I can run 10w-40 with no issues. I hope that helps.
@@CHEECHMUN 10w-40 is a good middle -of-the-road oil, my dad used it in all of his vehicles and it's all he ever used, I use it in all of mine too. it's kinda hard to find in certain brands though.
Great follow up. No one ever seems to post those.
If you had first wrapped your magnet in plastic cling wrap, like you'd use on leftovers, or stuck the magnet inside a finger of a white latex glove; you could have removed the wrap from the magnet and been able to see the debris left behind much easier.
I learned that trick as a kid after I spilled BBs on a shag carpet. The wrap made the BBs MUCH easier to remove from the magnet! Now I keep a strong magnet wrapped in plastic wrap for picking up nuts, bolts and washers that get spilled on my shop floor.
Thanks! Great tip, thanks!
This is a simple but much appreciated solution to a problem I've had when using a strong magnet. Thanks!
Of course, any bearing metal particles will not be magnetic.@@paulvinwi
Between the drone camera shots and the music, an old rotted out Ranger never looked so cool!
Thank you
Hard not to love those old Rangers. To drive'em is to love'em.
@@nunya3163 I've never been a big Ford fan, but those old Rangers are something they did right.
I love that ol' beat up ranger!
Man those shots were amazing!
Using the wifes best bathroom towels for oil rags. My man!
lol. Great point
@@ProjectFarm Got a death wish? Husbands gotta sleep sometime ...
SONofSUPERNOVA - After he gets thru w/that towel and even old element in the filter, would do great on a cold day in the wood stove - (hey, really benefited watching the video, fine job)!
Amen to that. Happy truck happy life.
This is an expression of toxic masculinity. Down down fascism.
You make hands down the best videos I've ever seen! Completely unbiased, a very humble guy whose motive is clearly to learn and help others learn. I love how every idea is tested rather than just theorized. From my experiences, even when you've done all the research in the world and considered all the influencing factors and the expected result appear to be black and white, the ACTUAL RESULTS can surprise.
Your methods and experiments definitively answer so many things I've often wondered. Plus I love the way you read the comments and readily take good advice, but you also don't get provoked if the common idiot criticizes something in the comments. Very refreshing! Keep up the BRILLIANT work mate, many thanks from 'Down Under' (For those who don't know..... that's Australia)
Thank you very much!
One man consumer reports.
RUclips needs more channels like this...
Boy you nailed this perfectly..
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I am watching this guy about 4 years already, always to the point, honest reviews No bias,
he does a great job for us , have to thank you a lot.
Thousand likes from me .
Greetings from Ecuador
Thanks and you are welcome!
I'm a woman and work on my own vehicles..Knowledge is important. Thank you so much for this pure unadulterated video. To the point and quite understandable. I also use Seafoam for my engines and also oil. Thank you once again!
You are welcome! Thanks for watching!
Me too
I’m a man, and I too work on my own vehicles as well as my kids’ vehicles. I also can cook, clean, iron, sew, and bake.
@@markk3652wish I’d had a husband like you. But then I’ve done a lot of the work on my own vehicles. I was a mechanic in USAF for 9 years in the 1980s. Now disabled just enough to make it too painful to do or I’d still be doing it. Gonna be using seafoam and Lucas oil treatment on my 2008 Chevy 3500 extended cargo van with almost 300k miles, my home on wheels. 🙃🙂and keeping my fingers crossed!
Seafoam is GOOD stuff ! (Good for cleaning firearms too!)
That truck sounded like it was redy for crusher lol now it sounds freakin good
Thank you
@corey Babcock why the crusher and not a engine swap
@@johncuervo3019 What makes you think this rotted out old farm truck is worth an engine swap?
Had similar issues with my 1993 toyota 4x4 pickup. Over 225k miles showing. 22re efi 4 cylinder engine. Used the BG 115 MOA and BG 109 EPR. It comes in a combo pack. Did the 115 cleanse and then fresh oil fresh 15-40 synthetic oil and new toyota oil filter. 600 miles later (2 tanks of gas) I am amazed at the increase in power. I can now drive the speed limit on the interstate and it stopped using oil. Hwy MPG went from 15 to 24.5 which it does in town. No oil leaks to report. The truck just feels Happy. Great Job on your channel Sir!
Thanks! Thanks for sharing.
This is what consumer reports was supposed to be. High quality content without the junk.
Thanks for watching!
What a sad mess they turned into.
I remember seeing the original video about 2 years ago. Just recently found this update. Hope the truck is still kicking! Love the no gimmick, no thrills style of production. Earned a subscription from me friend.
Thanks for watching and subscribing! The truck is running great.
SAME HERE i watched the original and this just showed up today
Me too!
This is the kind of reviews that the world needs. Thank you and keep up the good work!
Thank you very much!
I totally agree so hard to find an honest source without an agenda. These are some of the most useful videos I've ever seen
So, Last night I watched the year old video, When you used the Seafoam products, And I must say, It did a terrific job on the engine, made a believer out of me, Thanks for posting.
You are welcome!
First of all, I would like to thank you for all of your extremely helpful and educational videos. I have been a huge fan of yours for many years now because I have always dreamed of doing exactly the things that you are doing on your videos but lack the technical and scientific attitude required. In fact, I was one of your earliest subscribers. You Sir are a “Unicorn” in this day and age on RUclips and social media in general due to your independence, unsponsored and therefore unbiased testing methodologies, which is the primary reason I have been a loyal fan of your channel. I I am also impressed by your humility, and that you are willing to take suggestions and advice from your viewers, instead of acting as a perfect expert. I have always been extremely impressed and grateful that someone like you with over 2.8 million subscribers still conducts testing independently without any sponsors and without trying to sell or endorse products. You have managed to establish, increase, and maintain your credibility precisely by refusing sponsorship and endorsements.
Finally, I would like to add more sincere kudos to you being an American farmer. Farmers in America are one of our nation’s unsung heroes for centuries now. Many do not realize how fortunate and blessed we are to have hard-working people, and a country with nearly all the natural resources required to sustain our societies stability and continued prosperity.
I wish you continued success, and I really hope you will continue to remain independent and unbiased. I have learned so much from your channel and have increased my overall knowledge of the practical and skills that I have been able to use to help my family, friends, and the community that I am a member of. Thank you very much for all your efforts to to help make us, smart and well informed consumers.
Thanks so much for your encouraging comments.
Love the aerial drone shots of the truck in motion!
Thank you!
Yes that is a nice feature to have ,,, looks like you had an actual production team shooting the video 4 u
Project Farm yes that was Awesome Project Farm 😀😮😀👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
The Drone photography was very well done.
Who did it?
Project Farm hey were you ever a store manager at an office Depot years ago? You look just like him
Nearly every time I start one of your videos I think, "this concept is flawed, due to 'xyz' (in this case of course it will have contamination, likely *because* the process worked but it's impossible to know why for sure)" but then you almost always address my concerns. I absolutely love your videos, you are a very intelligent and thorough man who has helped me decide what products to invest in many times. Thank you!
Glad to hear! Thanks for watching.
I've always liked Seafoam as a gas additive, thanks for expanding my view regarding the overall health of the engine! I liked your test drive and the drone work, it was almost like watching Leno's Garage!
Thank you!
I have added seafoam to the gas at oil change for years. Recently I added some to the oil and waited 100 miles. Then changed oil, the engine had about 150,000 miles and the restored power was very noticeable
@@ronnymcfarland7775 What kind of engine do you have? I came back to this video because I'm starting to think this might help my f150 that's got some (what I think is) bad lifter noise.
@@toxeia Should work to help resolve the issue if lubrication is the problem. The lucas replacing a quart of oil + seafoam at the recommended amount for the oil capacity will clear things up over a week or 2 of daily driving. I found doing that and a single tank gas treatment each oil change keeps the valve train noise to a minimum if not helped restore engine power and lubrication. As less garbage is floating around in the fuel system and the oil.
What compartment can I put the seafoam in other than the fuel tank? I'm new to these. Any advice? Thanks.
This was a very good one. It never occurred to me to squeeze the the excess oil from the filter element like that, great tip.
Thank you! I got the tip from those leaving comments. I learn a LOT from those commenting.
It never crossed my mind either. I would like to try it sometime though. Very cool and interesting.
Project Farm YES, I know I've said this before, but I'll say it again, trial & error + comments + video production experience is creating an upward spiral on the quality of your content. (Both fun* and educational)
*Don't let haters discourage you from making the fun videos as well! They are just as entertaining as these videos are informative.
Thanks to (John Day George) Damn good mechanic at triangle.
This is why having a vice should not let others judge you. Oh, wait, that's vise. Sorry.
Your service to the community is priceless! Thank you!
You are welcome!
I can't believe this gentleman tries to answer almost all of the comments...very good work and thank you for your honesty in these videos, plus no nonsense just gets right to the point and thoroughly testing.
Scootty Kilmer and Project Farm is all we need the best honest RUclipsrs Saves us money$$$$
Thanks!
Doesn't Scotty recommend against using seafoam as it was designed for 2 stroke engines it doesn't have any of the modern cleaning additives
@@watchinyoutube8919 He doesn't like using it for the same purposes it was used here because the sludge it broke up could get into the oil holes, clog them up and lock up the engine before you know it. The Car Wizard feels the same exact way.
However, there are people who get good results with it like this and since it's just a farm truck I'm sure it was well worth the try. He got the opposite results, freeing up his oil flow.
Scotty also likes another product more than seafoam but I forgot what it is. It is sold as a two pack with oil and fuel additives, and they don't as much break up the sludge as they slowly break down (melt) the carbon which is much less dangerous.
Also, I noticed a new Lucas Oil Stabilizer product that isn't so thick and is for more modern OHC engines at the store the other day and I'm about to get get me some and try it.
@@watchinyoutube8919 No one gets it right 100% of the time
@@watchinyoutube8919 Seafoam has moved with the times. It's not just for 2-stroke engines anymore. Scotty is promoting another product from some guys he knows. Conflict of interest.
I love watching your videos and teaching my son, I usually watch first and later let him watch and pause as we go along and try and let him guess the results before watching the whole thing, good way to spend time teaching simple things most have lost touch with.
That is awesome!
Cute
After watching your video I decided to perform the same service on my 22 year old Mercedes-Benz C230 4-cyl that was running good, but just a bit noisy.
After spraying the Seafoam in the hot engine I let the car sit for several days before driving it in order for the Seafoam to do it's best.
Well! I didn't expect the huge performance boost, nor did I expect the engine to run so smoothly. The change is outstanding. I'm sold! Thank you for your efforts, and my car thanks you as well.
Great to hear! Glad I could help!
That little motor sounds as happy as can be. The video you did a year ago I watched and subbed soon after. Love the camera work!!
Thank you very much!
TwiZ1975cj5 Same. first video i watched and subbed and have watched every video since.
Found the original Seafoam video, subbed and here i am. This is a fantastic channel. Keep up the good work
This is an older video but I know you read all comments and I just saw it!! Look at BG products, proven effectiveness and a complete range of products!! I have personally used their BG 44k for years and seen real increases in performance and gas milage. Also try Lucus SYNTHETIC oil additive instead, it's nowhere near as thick!
Thanks for the suggestion.
My best tip for helping keep metal shavings from wearing engine parts, is to put a large flat magnet, such as those that are on the back of stereo speakers, on the bottom of your oil pan. The magnet will attract and catch metal shavings preventing them from cycling back through your engine. Just remember to take the magnet off before an oil change so the shavings can drain out with the old oil.
The magnet trick also works when stuck to the bottom of your fuel tank, for keeping rust particles from getting from your fuel tank to the injectors or clogging up filters.
Thank you
@@ScoredPiston , love the FilterMAG product line. Project Farm can also see other videos online showing how they work (opened up filters). I am installing filters for my power steering, transmission and oil bypass and all will have FilterMAG's on them (sub micron contaminants)
You can pull the magnets out of an old hard drive too - they are pretty powerful!
@@davidpeters8813 I'm not aware of if,or what kind, of magnets are in a typical hard drive , but my guess is the it would have a small surface area. Also, people seem to be emphasizing the power of the magnets. I have to caution that just a moderate size/strength magnet is all that is necessary. Especially one that has some surface area such the flat round magnets 3-6 inches in diameter that come on the back of stereo speakers. Using strong magnets such as rare earth magnets could lead to cracking your oil pan/fuel tank if you have trouble pulling it free from the tank or you let it go and it makes harsh contact with the tank. The magnet just needs to be strong enough to hold itself in place and capture small metal shavings and/or rust particles through the floor of a thin walled oil pan or fuel tank.
@@UnknownUzer I'm not sure what kind of magnets they are, but they're about 1/2" wide and 1 1/2" long. They have good holding power, so it should work well to attract metal filings in the pan.
Besides the no nonsense, quality advice, I really appreciate the camera work. No shaking, well lit, good angles, and quality sound. These videos are top notch. Well done, sir, and thank you for your work.
Awesome! Thank you!
This channel is amazing, i'm so glad I found it. Because of Todd's amazing videos I got into fixing stuff myself and fixed my old toyota for $400 less than the mechanic wanted!! Thanks so much for this great information!!
Great to hear!
Around 5 years ago I saw your video where you added it to the oil on the Ranger... My 99 Corolla had a little rattle on the top end, and I tried it. Sure enough, it quieted down. Even since then, before every oil change I do, I dump a third of a bottle into the oil and drive around for 15 minutes or so.. the rattle is still gone, and it certainly can't hurt. So, seafoam in the oil for a drive before an oil change is a win in my book.
im so glad u did a follow up video. i just got done watching your primary vid, and thought immediately, "i wonder what happened after a year", and bam the next vid was a follow up.
Thank you!
Same here
Who in the world would ever dislike these videos, they are by far the most informative, understandable, and free from manufacturers censorship I've ever had the pleasure of watching
Thanks for the feedback.
The content is amazing and informative. And the level of engagement with the viewers/commenters is on such a level I have not yet seen through my time on youtube since 2006.
Thank you very much!
Only did this because you a honest Man! Don't take sponsors or Links to get paid! I think you should do that. But don't I still salute you.
Thanks and you are welcome!
The Sea Foam fix did you a major league favor! Gotta love it. No huge repair bills. Bravo!
Great videos. I've been restoring a 4.7 Dakota and thought the timing chain was the culprit of my woes. Used seafoam and the engine restore due to your reviews and my mechanic said the truck is good for at least another 100k miles! Appreciate the honesty and the test format. Now I'm binge watching all your other videos
I hope you and your 4.7 live long
sincerely, another 4.7 driver
Forget opening an oil filter. That thing works better then the can opener in my kitchen!
Thank you for the feedback
Great idea, anything would be better than the old manual openers I use which like to curl up shavings.
I was thinking the same when he busted that sucker out
There actually is a can opener out there that works that way...........cuts the side of the can not the top
@@gr8fullfred You can get your standard kitchen can opener to do the same thing! Just tilt it sideways and remove the paper from the side of the can. Works great for Corned Beef Hash.
*edit for clarification
Dude. You have the most integrity of anyone out there. Even among the honest folks, you are the most objective.
Thanks!
I love this dudes videos. Honestly this is the most helpful channel on RUclips! Thank you for taking the time to do the challenges. Very rewarding for us all.
Thank you!
Found your channel a few weeks ago, love the content and no nonsense review (plus it's useful information for the occasional home mechanic). Many thumbs up, and appreciate the fan interaction and not being beholden to schilling for a sponsor. Keep up the great work.
Thank you very much!
I am impressed with your seafoam /Lucas oil engine treatment, I have a car or two that need this, so I will try it! thanks for the show, YOU ARE SPECIAL we need more men like you, very intelligent very intelligent
Thanks so much!
I was never a buyer of any of these kinds of products until I saw this video a few years ago. Ever since I've been buying seafoam by the gallon and used the intake spray on a lot of older vehicles and tractors. It's also what got me into this channel and now, before I buy just about any engine product, I see if you've got a video on it first! I love this channel and talk about it often with friends and family
Thanks!
As a woman that knows next to not much of car repair, I just want to say your videos are extremely educational and helpful!! hard to afford expensive repairs on my car and I prefer to save money and time to keep my car running well. Thank you DSP much for keeping it simple and straight forward.
You are welcome!
@NC...I bet you never say u can't afford those cancer sticks u light up frequently!
Yes greatly appreciate the video's and recommendations when it comes to our vehicles. Women get taken to the cleaners more then you know by very dishonest mechanics....saying things need to be replaced when they don't,and often I have had things disconnected so I can bring it back and have them yet again tell I need something usually expensive replaced when I don't. I've only ever driven a Ford Truck and I have even had a Ford mechanic at the dealership cut vacuum lines one time....disconnected my speedometer cable another time,took out a fuse another time.....and it's so frustrating to go through. So my dad and six brothers started teaching me things about the vehicles I drove and drive now and they have been my mechanics for decades. So now I know much more and I help them in making the repairs as well.
My dad has since passed on and my brothers and a nephew who was trained by them all helps me now. My husband doesn't know a lot about the inner workings of an engine. So at least we have people we can trust.
But believe me ......there are many unscrupulous mechanics out there who do over charge women and especially elder women too and again have parts replaced that don't need to be and disconnect things. So guys if you have a wife or sister or daughter or niece or aunt or grandmother....look out for them when they have car issues and make sure they aren't being railroaded by greedy mechanics if you can't fix the issue for them then find an honest mechanic to help them out.
I absolutely love this channel I have watched every video over the past years and i make notes and love all the ingenious tests that you do to really test a product to its full potential and capacity or show many times that we're paying ridiculous prices just for the name of the product rather then for its quality.
Project Farm you are the best at what you do and we thank you for helping us out!!!! 🔧😊🔩
I love watching your videos. You make descision making for household stuff easy for us normal guys wanting an affordable and reliable product. Hats off to you and all your hard work. I will continue to help support this Channel and spread the word of how awesome your content is.
Thanks! Appreciate your support and spreading the word about the channel!
@@ProjectFarm Just got my "We're gonna test that!" Shirt. I love it. Every time someone asks about it, I refer them to your channel.
Thank you for this video. I am ashamed to say that I paid the Ford Dealer almost $1,000.00 and they did not solve the problem. Sea Foam cleared multiple cylinders miss fire, multiple error codes, including one for the O2 Sensor which the dealer had replaced. Amazing difference in performance and no error codes after about 80 miles. I wish I had stumbled across your video before I went to the Dealer and allowed them to replace a coil pack and a oxygen sensor, thanks again!
Seafoam is amazing! Thanks for commenting on this.
I wonder will it work on my sequoia
@@patrickevans201 Carbon buildup is possible in engines with as little 30K - 60K miles, especially if you do a lot of city driving and buy regular 97 octane fuel. All it takes is a little drop in compression on one or two cylinders and the fuel burn is no longer efficient. Carbon removal and freeing sticky lifters may not help if there are worn rinds or a burnt valve. My Expedition has 157K miles and the older the engine the more likely it is that there are other issues also. I was lucky this time.
Project Farm, Ever try Star Tron fuel treatment? I hear it’s better than seafoam. Never tried it myself.
I also have a random missfire on cyl 1. I have a little lifter tap when i first start it.also a little sluggish running rich.i changed coil packs ,plugs,wires fuel filter ect.its an 03 chevy silverado with 327,000 miles!!! Im thinking of sea foaming it just a little nervous
Just added the SeaFoam to the fuel tank when almost empty and the crankshaft this morning. Will see if it does improve the engine performance of the old Astro Van. I am very impress with your old Ranger. The before and after is just unbelievable. Again thank you for posting videos. Ben.
You are wlecome!
It's amazing the difference in a year with your video productions and on screen personality. Love your videos.
Thank you! 😊
Best videos and content on RUclips!! No joke! Thx for taking the time to do all of this for our education and entertainment, 👍keep the vids coming please!
Than you very much!
Hey man, got a pro tip for you. They make lots of funnel strainers for filtering debris when you're trying to find shavings, particles, etc. Or if you want to reuse a product (oil, coolant, etc) but don't want to dump dirt and debris back in an engine. But my tip isn't just the funnel strainers, but instead a close cousin. Go to any autobody supply store and they hand out dozens of 'one time use' paper/metal mesh paint strainers. They fit perfect in a funnel, you can throw them away, they're usually free, and they filter much finer (smaller micron) than some funnel strainers. Autobody paint guns are finicky so they need clean paint, and those strainers do just that. They also filter every other liquid product in my garage as well. Been watching you for years, and love your videos, sir.
Thanks! Thanks for the tip!
I binge on your videos. They're so straightforward, informative and entertaining. Greetings from Mexico!
Greetings and thank you
Verdad que si? Me encantan sus videos.
Me too, and I won't ever need half the product categories he reviews.
Its been a pleasure to watch your production skills improve exponentially since that old video. Keep more content coming !!
Thank you very much!
I love that youdid the follow up! I was dying to know!
Thank you!
You are the most genuine person on social media. I can guarantee that. You are amazing. Never asked for likes or subscription and similar requests.
Thanks!
I really enjoy your videos as I’m a real skeptic. I as you am very surprised how well the seafoam worked. I wouldn’t have believed it but I saw it thanks to you. It’s so refreshing to see someone that is sincerely unbiased!
Thanks and you are welcome!
Brother I'll tell ya what. You're a natural at this video tutorial stuff. I watched the first video when you tried all these products and I was excited to discover the video because this is exactly what two of my vehicles need. Just watched this one so I already know what to expect down the road after doing this treatement myself. Just subbed and going to see what all you have loaded up. Thanks for sharing your results.
Thank you and i hope you achieve great results!
Today I've tried Engine Restore (Thanks to him) and after 40km i Think and half an hour of cooling down and restarting it to drive back home. the engine felt like 18000km younger (125cc bike with 1st piston and 26000km) 10,6bar instead of 12,5bar (+-0,5bar) i hope i get it to 12bar and if im lucky and ive got a good one i may get it back to 12,5 or 13 bar :D
It's amazing how technology has advanced... 20-30 years ago, you'd need a crew to get these shots. Now, a person can do it all on their own with the right tools.
Man watching this video makes me wanna change my oil
Thank you!
Same here man lol
ahhaahahhahahah me too . everytime XD
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Glad to see an update after you responded to my comment. Like I said keep up the good work!
Thank you very much!
I am pretty much a skeptic on additives, but after seeing how well Sea Foam worked on your truck, I’m gonna give it a shot in my Exterra.
Thanks for sharing.
You make some of the best content!!
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This guys is a breathe of fresh air for RUclips. Seems like everybody else just pushes sponsorship company products and or trys to sell merch. This guy has none of it and it's amazing. Best tool related channel on youtube
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I've said it many times, Seafoam is the most amazing product I've ever discovered for aging ICE vehicles. I got turned onto Seafoam in the early 2000's, I wish I'd of had it back in the 1970 & 80's when I was working on cars all the time. I used seaform before oil changes in my crankcase & in my gas several times per year on my vehicles. It's just an amazing product.
Thanks for sharing.
Seafoam has never failed to impress me. Considering this is a year old, it's probably just as well I got nothing to add on a product for compression. I've tried various limp-along "solutions" in the past, but nothing that didn't end up being something to waste money on before rebuilding the top end. I guess that's actually kind of a product recommendation; new rings. It's unfortunate that's the one you were trying to avoid. if you find something that works, I'd definitely watch a follow up video on it.
Great videos by the way. Your channel is one of very few, I've never suspected of shilling for profit. I didn't see the first video of this follow up, I don't know that truck, and a Ranger actually did me wrong once, but I caught myself starting to worry the verdict on shaving contamination was going to go the other way. I was even more surprised when I realized I was thinking, "Go little truck! Go!" during the test drive. I guess I must be a fan. Or, maybe I just need to get out more...
Either way, keep up the great work!
Thanks, will do!
Hi bud, first off just wanted to say great and informative content!! I don't know if anyone else has mentioned it but Lucas oil also makes a synthetic stabilizer which works better in colder climates than the regular stabilizer, same benefits thinner formula. It's what I use up here in Canada, works perfectly!!
Thanks so much! Thanks for the feedback.
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Thanks for supporting the channel! I really appreciate it!
Hey man in case you've not heard it today. A BIG Thank you for your time and effort to make an informative video. I appreciate it :)
I appreciate that!
@@ProjectFarm , So Covid has given me much time to repair the ol' car and your video's certainly help. Also it's my belief that sometimes people need to know when they make the world a little better. Based on your 1.28 Million subs I am not alone in that feeling. Fine work :)
This is seriously impressive that the results lasted.
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As an engineer, I absolutely love your practical approach to finding solutions, and more importantly your time and effort to share. This follow up video is fantastic. Thanks!
Thank you very much!
This is an old video and still awesome. Just goes to show how valuable your videos are. Thanks for continuing to deliver great content.
Thanks and you are welcome!
I thoroughly enjoy your reviews and appreciate what you do. To the point every time. I especially like the follow-ups. Thanks again.
Thanks!
This man is a legend.
I felt the need to say this, I have read many comments on the videos I have watched. I’m not sure what else to say but I will try. I
You provide unadulterated content purely for the purpose of knowledge and research. You provide counterpart techniques for us who, maybe like myself are just starting up.
I have a understanding and love of anything mechanical including but not exclusive too machinery and vehicles.
Your videos are trustworthy and informative.
Thank you
I really appreciate that! Thanks!
Man I find myself on this channel a handful of times of month, some videos are 5 years old, some are 5 minutes old. All relevant all the time, great work man
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Thanks for the straight forward videos. I really appreciate your integrity!
Thank you!
You did a beautiful job filming the truck and chose great music. :-)
Thank you very much! You've got a GREAT channel with lots of terrific videos!
@@ProjectFarm ... How the heck did you get those flyover videos, where you're driving down the lane on the farm? The only way I can think that you did that is with a GoPro on a very tightly controlled drone with a highly skilled 'pilot' to boot.
Loved the video, my winter driver, a 92 Dodge Caravan (3.3 L) is exhibiting similar engine problems ... and will now try to adress them following these procedures.
Great work on this video.
Great to have a comparison test and your test are pretty fair and compare equal
Thanks for showing
Once again, I’m amazed at how quiet the motor got after the sea foam/Lucas!
It was the Sea foam.
Dude, I bought a rusted out old Toyota Corolla with almost 400k miles that was *HEAVILY* abused its entire life... It had a freaking shop rag crammed into the crankcase where the cap should have been, oil all over the motor, the worst lifter noise I've ever heard, and the car was in about as bad of condition as it could ever get before sending to a crusher. Immediately after Seafoam, all the noise and running rough stopped. I did all the standard routine maintenance and ran Seafoam for 300 miles before each oil change, with oil changes every 1,800 miles. I drove the wheels off that thing for nearly 2 years, including driving it 940 miles from MN to OK, and then sold it to a friend, who drove it for another 2 years. That car would have been toast within a couple hundred miles at best without Seafoam
Seafoam did my van good. It suffered heavy oil sludge. I put in 5 ounces of the seafoam, waited about 300 miles, cha ged the oil which was very black but no sludge. Then, I added a container of engine restore with the oil cha ge to stop the top end tapping of the lifters. The seafoam caused top end lifter noise in the last few days before I actually did the oil change. I believe the engine restore did a good job lubricating the top end. No more tapping noise and also van runs excellent.
Thanks for sharing.
Wow, production value has gone up since that other video, i'm impressed!
Thanks! 😃
I would like to see another update now to see how it has held up this long
Thanks for the video idea.
What about now?
About 15 years ago, I used Z MAX in my engine with my oil and after about 100 miles, I noticed the engine perked up and began to run like it was brand new. I had a 2001 Chevy Silverado then. The truck engine continued to run well all the way up to the day I traded it in with 111,000 miles. It was the best additive I ever used for an engine. I would suggest that you read the instructions and do some research about it. This way, you will know exactly how to use it for best results for your engine. Every engine is used different. The ZMAX is also extremely slippery. I also used some in my transmission.
it would be great if you had sponsorship because you deserve it, but I think it would ruin all the hard work you do. All honest, no bias, testing and results. you are trustworthy and your test do just that to all the products you test, they put them to the test! Thanks for the time and hard work you put into the videos. If I had a product of my own I would absolutely want you testing it and I would not sponsor you. people would know the truth if my product was legit or not.
Another video, another thumbs up. Keep them coming!
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Hey Todd, love the content and your principles! Keep up the great work. May I suggest, regarding the low compression test results, to perform a COMPLETE compression test both before and after adding some Lucas. The higher viscosity of the Lucas SHOULD increase your compression. Thanks again for the great vids and my best to you and the family. Take care.
Thanks so much! Thanks for the video idea.
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My dad had an 09 Chrysler minivan with about 230k miles, and the van missed and fell on its face when you tried to accelerate. A couple cans of seafoam and a bottle of Lucas and she is still running like a top today. (Also stopped eating about 1-1.5 quarts between changes) our local Chrysler dealer said it needed rebuilt or it wouldn’t make it another 6 months! that was over 2 years ago! Thanks for the video proving what all of us folks that use our brains more than our wallets already know! Subscriber for life now!
Impressive results! Thank you!
Thanks for all of the really great content you create. You’re very talented.
So nice of you
I agree, you are one of the best on RUclips! Keep on, keeping on!!!
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Sounds great! Thats a really nice piece of land you have by the way.
Thank you!
I was thuinking the same thing about the property!
oh boy, that cowbell at the end was making my body move involuntarily! 😁
Impressive improvement and it certainly made the Ranger sound and run so much better. Made a believer out of me.
Thanks for sharing.
I have a 1985 Nissan 720 4x4 with 202k on it. Gets more time around the woods than on highway. I watched the first video, and I thank you. Will be performing this to my truck. Outstanding 👍🏼🇺🇸
Thanks! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the update!
Thank you!
This was an amazing test of SeaFoam and Lucas. I tried it on my Ford F150 and Toyota Sequoia and they both seemed to run better and quieter. Thank you Project Farm!!! Still waiting to see an episode testing oil filters. I would love to see how name brands compare to factory filters - Ford and Toyota.
Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.