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2006 XC90 2.5t Seafoam

A mid-size luxury crossover SUV, the Volvo XC90 made its debut in 2002 at the Detroit Motor Show. Recognized for its safety, practicality, and comfort, the XC90 is a popular vehicle around the world. The XC90 proved to be very popular, and very good for Volvo's sales numbers, since its introduction in model year 2003 (North America). P2 platform.
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Re: 2006 XC90 2.5t Seafoam

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For a more detailed Seafoam comparison thread, see https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=61962.

Seafoam consists of:
"40-60%" Pale Oil (lubricant),
"25-35%" Naphtha (thinner, varnish remover), and
"10-20%" IPA (to pull water into mixture).
http://seafoamsales.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/MSDS_seafoam_EN.pdf

Seafoam was reportedly concocted for boat motor storage over the winter. The oil is there to coat and lube the fuel-air system so it doesn't rust up or seize during storage. Naphtha is to prevent varnish build up. IPA to mix with water (think condensation, dew, inside the motor) so it can't pool (rust) and can pass through the fuel metering system (carb) without block a jet, which a drop of water can do because it doesn't mix with the gasoline.

Just trying random products until you "think" you can "feel" a result is a great way to make a small fortune... out of a big one, unless you're the one selling the stuff. :wink:

Water injection can work, but it must be properly metered and atomized prior to combustion, something few go through the effort to do properly and thus the consistency of their results.

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