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Engine flush
Looking at a discusion on here this engine flush had me thinking...
Is it anygood? has it solved/helped anyone's problem they may have had?
Or best to stick to regular good oil changes?
I think the only descent one seems to be forte's.
Is it anygood? has it solved/helped anyone's problem they may have had?
Or best to stick to regular good oil changes?
I think the only descent one seems to be forte's.
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There was an interview with Tatsuru Ichishima (founder of Spoon) on one of the BestMotoring videos where he said engine flushes were a no-no on VTEC engines. Unfortunately, I cannot remember what his reasoning was 
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Originally Posted by chrisr111,Apr 26 2009, 11:51 AM
There was an interview with Tatsuru Ichishima (founder of Spoon) on one of the BestMotoring videos where he said engine flushes were a no-no on VTEC engines. Unfortunately, I cannot remember what his reasoning was.
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Could be due to the fact they are very dependent on oil?
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Originally Posted by chrisr111,Apr 26 2009, 11:59 AM
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I don't use a flush, but, after letting the old oil drain I add a little fresh oil before refitting the sump plug to "chase out" any remaining drops of the old fill, once clean oil comes out it's time to put the plug in and refill.
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Originally Posted by martin j,Apr 26 2009, 12:29 PM
I don't use a flush, but, after letting the old oil drain I add a little fresh oil before refitting the sump plug to "chase out" any remaining drops of the old fill, once clean oil comes out it's time to put the plug in and refill.
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I suspect the reluctance to use flush is that with a dirty old engine you will dislodge a lot of debris.
Obviuosly these can clog vital oil galleries and feed holes.
It's a big risk, but if you need to break down an old block for a stuck ring, and the internals seem clean, then you may be worth risking it?
It is a gamble and don't do it with a dirty motor.
Like the old Redex in the bores thing.
You may unstck all the carbon, good, and maybe a ring, great....
But, that lip of old varnish was doing great work keeping the compression and sealing the bore.
So, after you get an engine that slurps oil like it was Guinness on a winters night.
Obviuosly these can clog vital oil galleries and feed holes.
It's a big risk, but if you need to break down an old block for a stuck ring, and the internals seem clean, then you may be worth risking it?
It is a gamble and don't do it with a dirty motor.
Like the old Redex in the bores thing.
You may unstck all the carbon, good, and maybe a ring, great....
But, that lip of old varnish was doing great work keeping the compression and sealing the bore.
So, after you get an engine that slurps oil like it was Guinness on a winters night.
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Originally Posted by m1bjr,Apr 26 2009, 12:56 PM
I suspect the reluctance to use flush is that with a dirty old engine you will dislodge a lot of debris.
Obviuosly these can clog vital oil galleries and feed holes.
It's a big risk, but if you need to break down an old block for a stuck ring, and the internals seem clean, then you may be worth risking it?
It is a gamble and don't do it with a dirty motor.
Like the old Redex in the bores thing.
You may unstck all the carbon, good, and maybe a ring, great....
But, that lip of old varnish was doing great work keeping the compression and sealing the bore.
So, after you get an engine that slurps oil like it was Guinness on a winters night.
Obviuosly these can clog vital oil galleries and feed holes.
It's a big risk, but if you need to break down an old block for a stuck ring, and the internals seem clean, then you may be worth risking it?
It is a gamble and don't do it with a dirty motor.
Like the old Redex in the bores thing.
You may unstck all the carbon, good, and maybe a ring, great....
But, that lip of old varnish was doing great work keeping the compression and sealing the bore.
So, after you get an engine that slurps oil like it was Guinness on a winters night.
I did this on my first Civic thinking I was doing it some good. It then started using LOTS of oil and never recovered.
I won't go near the stuff.