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excessive oil sludge
Doing the valve train adjustment on my 93 LS400 and there is an excessive ammount of oil sludge and coking on the cam caps. I have never seen anything this thick, its roughly 1/8-1/4" thick. Does anyone have insightful knowledge as to what is the best way to remove this? I can't really start the car right now so I can't put anything in the oil.
Also, what causes this? I never use anything except mobil 1 and its changed every 3500 miles so I guess this is all the previous owners fault.
Also, what causes this? I never use anything except mobil 1 and its changed every 3500 miles so I guess this is all the previous owners fault.
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Originally Posted by UTA LS
Doing the valve train adjustment on my 93 LS400 and there is an excessive ammount of oil sludge and coking on the cam caps. I have never seen anything this thick, its roughly 1/8-1/4" thick. Does anyone have insightful knowledge as to what is the best way to remove this? I can't really start the car right now so I can't put anything in the oil.
Also, what causes this? I never use anything except mobil 1 and its changed every 3500 miles so I guess this is all the previous owners fault.
Also, what causes this? I never use anything except mobil 1 and its changed every 3500 miles so I guess this is all the previous owners fault.
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Sadly my camera broke when I was trying to take a picture of it. I'll see if I can find one to borrow. I thought this was odd also, I've never had a motor with sludge before.
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I would second Auto-RX.
In Mexico, we use Liqui Moly Engine Flush, but not sure this would work on the sludge you have. Auto-RX is the best option here.
In Mexico, we use Liqui Moly Engine Flush, but not sure this would work on the sludge you have. Auto-RX is the best option here.
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Originally Posted by Lexmex
I would second Auto-RX.
In Mexico, we use Liqui Moly Engine Flush, but not sure this would work on the sludge you have. Auto-RX is the best option here.
In Mexico, we use Liqui Moly Engine Flush, but not sure this would work on the sludge you have. Auto-RX is the best option here.
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Auto-RX is designed for problematic engines, sludged up engines, and worn engines. It will fill in the gaps in the seals where sludge once was. Read more on their website.
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Find a reputable shop to do a flush on your engine. Motor is off during the flush. Do it ASAP, then get the valves adjusted.http://www.motorlife.com/
P.S Or you can try to find a mobile oil change guy to go to you if you dont want to tow or drive the car. http://www.oilchangeguys.com/
P.S Or you can try to find a mobile oil change guy to go to you if you dont want to tow or drive the car. http://www.oilchangeguys.com/
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Originally Posted by sonyman
Auto-RX is designed for problematic engines, sludged up engines, and worn engines. It will fill in the gaps in the seals where sludge once was. Read more on their website.
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thats only a temp fix. eventually it will leak again
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Originally Posted by SC400DAVE
Find a reputable shop to do a flush on your engine. Motor is off during the flush. Do it ASAP, then get the valves adjusted.http://www.motorlife.com/
P.S Or you can try to find a mobile oil change guy to go to you if you dont want to tow or drive the car. http://www.oilchangeguys.com/
P.S Or you can try to find a mobile oil change guy to go to you if you dont want to tow or drive the car. http://www.oilchangeguys.com/
if u were u guys
go find a qualified tech and ask him ull find my answers are the same
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http://www.motorlife.com/pages/test_results_final.asp
http://www.motorlife.com/pdfs/AshlandReport_Med.pdf
Everybody has an opinion. Scientific proof is another thing. Do your homework and do what you will.
http://www.motorlife.com/pdfs/AshlandReport_Med.pdf
Everybody has an opinion. Scientific proof is another thing. Do your homework and do what you will.
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Originally Posted by SC400DAVE
http://www.motorlife.com/pages/test_results_final.asp
http://www.motorlife.com/pdfs/AshlandReport_Med.pdf
Everybody has an opinion. Scientific proof is another thing. Do your homework and do what you will.
http://www.motorlife.com/pdfs/AshlandReport_Med.pdf
Everybody has an opinion. Scientific proof is another thing. Do your homework and do what you will.
hmmm wonder witch oil is better
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Originally Posted by SC400DAVE
http://www.motorlife.com/pages/test_results_final.asp
http://www.motorlife.com/pdfs/AshlandReport_Med.pdf
Everybody has an opinion. Scientific proof is another thing. Do your homework and do what you will.
http://www.motorlife.com/pdfs/AshlandReport_Med.pdf
Everybody has an opinion. Scientific proof is another thing. Do your homework and do what you will.