Engine flush before oil change
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Engine flush before oil change
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?
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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
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
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