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When to do an Engine Flush?

posted by  someone claiming to be Costas on  Fri Apr 26 23:05 CST 2002 [RELATED]

I bought some engine flush stuff not too long ago. I went to get an oil change and put Mobile1 for the first time and asked the guy if I should do the engine flush. He said that people do it when they change from synthetic oil to regular, not from regular to synthetic. So... when should I use the engine flush???

P.S. I have about 75K miles on my 97 GLT LP Turbo.








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    When to do an Engine Flush?

    posted by  Dick in Falls Church on  Sat Apr 27 05:10 CST 2002
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    The guy has it just backassward!!
    The recommendation is to use a flush before changing to synthetic, especially in higher mileage cars. If you don't, the synthetic will clean the same way, just taking longer. And, in the process, it is possible (in highly sludged cars) to plug up the filter with gunk--and have higher oil consumption as a result.
    If you've already changed (sounds like you have) and didn't use the flush, don't be concerned. Just watch for any sudden increase in oil consumption. If you do get that, change the oil filter and top off. Otherwise, plan to change the first batch of synthetic after 3-4,000 miles.








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    When to do an Engine Flush?

    posted by  someone claiming to be Eddie W. in FL on  Sat Apr 27 01:55 CST 2002 [RELATED]

    You will get a lot of opinions on this matter. I don't understand why you would flush an engine when going from syn to dino but not the other way around. An engine with syn is already "cleaner" than a dino fed engine. If I were you I would just change to syn oil and shorten the first drain interval to get rid of any loosened junk in the oil, then change your oil every 5K miles or so. Syn oil is compatible with all oils so there is no problem with that. An engine flush won't hurt and the dealer will love you for doing it!! Save your money.







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