lexus-is2

Has anyone done an engine flush before oil change? wondering if its worth doing. My car is on 154k miles. Any tips on how and procedure of this?

Thanks

Kappy550

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Please for the love of God, do not let someone sell you an engine flush. Once you do that your engine's days are numbered.

Gville350

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^Though having a flush isn't a death-sentence for the motor, it is however a waste of $$$. PASS!

FSportIS

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What is engine flush?? Are you talking about replacing transmission fluid change?? If so, I don't think you can flush all out 100% (may be partial flush) since our system is sealed.

shadowman

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^^^ I don't think so.

What engine flush is...

Chemicals are poured into the engine, which is then gently idled for a few minutes to make sure the cleaning agent reaches everyplace oil would normally go. Then the chemicals are drained, just like the oil would be for an oil change. As a matter of fact, an engine flush is often performed after the old oil is taken out and before the new, clean oil is poured in.

New engine oil technology with cleaning additives pretty much make engine flush useless. I can see back in the old day when you have sludge build-up. Newer oils have cleaning agents to address sludge issues... ever seen the Castrol commercials? LOL

jdmSW20

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complete waste of money.

just get your standard oil change as you normally would and keep it pushing

Raybean

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pass on it. another up-sell item from quick lube places.

greyIS25

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I sell Amsoil and the only time I suggest the one time engine flush is if they are switching from non-synthetic oil. The flush is to prep the seals, but like I said I rarely push it.

2GSKaizen

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2 words. Snake Oil. Complete waste of money.