Markie Posted July 2, 2005 Share Posted July 2, 2005 Hi all, Got myself booked in tomorrow to do an oil change on the soop. I have also got some Pre-Oil Change treatment (Engine Flush). Just wondering if others use an engine flush before a change and is it OK, as someone heard that it not recommended ti use this engine flush stuff. Any views? I have always used engine flush before changes on others cars and never had a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted July 2, 2005 Share Posted July 2, 2005 NOOOO! Don't do a flush. You don't want to loosen any hard deposits that have been stuck and baked on for years. Leave them be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted July 2, 2005 Share Posted July 2, 2005 is it a similar response Jake for these fuel treatments and '10k boost'? im assuming we want to leave them be since any crap may not come out of the sump plug hole, but may stay inside and go through the oil pump at some point? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted July 2, 2005 Share Posted July 2, 2005 As I understand it Rob, you don't want to loosen that stuff because, as you say, it may not come out with the oil. The fact you have loosened it might mean it actually comes off in a weeks time or whatever. You really don't want that crap floating about and blocking up oilways or getting into bearings. As for Fuel injector treatments, I believe they don't do any harm but often are ineffectual. Octane boosters are mega-expensive for what they are. They give a tiny octane hike. Something 0.1 RON is the norm, although the deliberately misleading wording on the bottle will make it sound like you're gaining 1.0 RON. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted July 2, 2005 Share Posted July 2, 2005 yeah, fuel octane boosters i know to be a waste of time....its only points of an octane rating that you increase (think you would need about 7 liters to do it right!!) never thought about this whole floaty crap in the engine - maybe a point should be made in the FAQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markie Posted July 2, 2005 Author Share Posted July 2, 2005 I would not of thought you would have any big bits to worry about, as with the hot oil, the sludge etc should come out with the flow of oil. Surely the flush does alot of good by cleaning out the oil carry pipes to engine internals and the turbos. Therefore making the internal flow of the pipes better, increasing effenciency of the oil? Just my thought on it.. Any other views? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absz Posted July 2, 2005 Share Posted July 2, 2005 the main problem with engine flush is that when you drain the oil out there is always some oil still left in the engine (i.e oil gallerys) and engine flush does not have the same lubrication qualitys as engine oil. so you run the risk of internal damage due to the flushing oil still in system. best way is to flush the system using same grade oil. but can get bit expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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den1 Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 What's the current thinking on this...using something like BG EPR PN109E https://www.bgprod.com/catalog/engine/bg-epr-engine-performance-restoration/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boyne Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 Hi all, Got myself booked in tomorrow to do an oil change on the soop. I have also got some Pre-Oil Change treatment (Engine Flush). Just wondering if others use an engine flush before a change and is it OK, as someone heard that it not recommended ti use this engine flush stuff. Any views? I have always used engine flush before changes on others cars and never had a problem. I put 625k miles on my last 2.4 honda accord (taxi) always put a flush in either Wynns or half liter of kerosene, just before oil change, after changing the oil for 1st few hundred miles could barely get a reading on dip stick it was so clean, 5w 40 shell ultra. A flush imo wont do any harm to a clean reg oil changed engine, however a engine full sludge that could be different story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignum Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 This must be a record! 15 year old thread resurrection! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absz Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 This must be a record! 15 year old thread resurrection! Some of us old timers are still around lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignum Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 Some of us old timers are still around lol yes buddy, hope you`re keeping well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 I feel like the new guy reading you oldies battering away:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 It's the search engines fault! It tends to only bring up the really old stuff still..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 Never used a flush just regular oil changes with the correct oil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 I've replaced using fresh cheaper oil in the past. Run it for ten minutes then drained. Then filled up with the new desired oil. It's much safer than a flush and gives the same benefits. Thougu I didnt see the point everytime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mplavery Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 I've replaced using fresh cheaper oil in the past. Run it for ten minutes then drained. Then filled up with the new desired oil. It's much safer than a flush and gives the same benefits. Thougu I didnt see the point everytime. That’s exactly what I did my last service Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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