200Tdi 1993-Seafoam and engine service

[pauli]

Two questions if anyone has advice!
1-What is a realistic engine oil change interval for the 200Tdi if useing semisynthic oil,or is it better to use standard oil?
2-How do you get Seafoam into the diesel engine?
Any help appreciated here in Ireland.

 

[joey]

Oil change on good quality oil around 3 - 5 thousand miles... full synthetic... 10 - 15 thousand miles...

Seafoam in a diesel just add to oil prior to oil change.... you don't need if for much else unless you want to add to the fuel... but I would use Lucas top end lube for a diesel....

 

[pauli]

Thanks for that Joey
How do you get the Seafoam directly into the engines intake system to clear the injectors and valves.
Best regards
Paul

 

[joey]

Add to the fuel tank... Unless I am mistaking a diesel doesn't have valves.... I have been known to be wrong before though.

 

[pauli]

Hi again Joey
A diesel engine is identical in most respects to a petrol.
Only the ignition system is different.
I suppose you could put the Seafoam into the glow plug holes(after removing them of course) This should get the stuff into the engine.
Has anyone tried this?

 

[joey]

If you want to add to the intake, just remove the air filter. Start the engine and slowly pour into the intake... this will get it into the engine.