engine flush

[ewclement]

On last week's Motor Week, Pat Goss recomended an engine flush at about 40K. My bird has 45K. Any thoughts on engine flushes?

[2Redbirds57/02]

Re: engine flush

I see no need to use an engine flush as long as the oil and filter are changed as recommended in the owners manual.

[bottomtime]

Re: engine flush

I see no need to use an engine flush as long as the oil and filter are changed as recommended in the owners manual.

I concur - regular oil & filter changes will keep the motor "innards" clean. Engine flush is only for people who change their oil maybe once in every five years, and the oil has turned into black tar...........

[Rosebud]

Re: engine flush

Are they talking about a radiator flush?

[bottomtime]

Re: engine flush

Are they talking about a radiator flush?

The original post from the owner, stated "Engine" flush was recommended to him...............

[BIRD 42]

Re: engine flush

As often as most of us change our oil I think this is just a profit maker for the dealer etc. With 55,000 miles, my dip stick is CLEAN even getting close to a 5,000 mile oil change. I agree as long we the engine has been taken care of like most of us do it is not needed. Same with radiator flush, There is a milage rating on the anti-freeze in the book.

[LeoFenderBender]

Re: engine flush

Engine flush?

I thought that was the purpose of the two handles on the inside of the hardtop?

[yelobird2002]

Re: engine flush

Coolant flushes are necessary because after a few years antifreeze starts turning caustic and eating up what it once was protecting. I had my cooling system flushed after 7 years.

[Lindy]

Re: engine flush

Engine flush?

I thought that was the purpose of the two handles on the inside of the hardtop?

Hey it's Leo it's the unknown court jester. Hey, that's an idea, if you ever break one of the flusher levers by the back of the seat, you ought to be able to replace 'em from the ones in the plumbing supply section of your local hardware store.

--Lindy

[007Cruiser]

Re: engine flush

Pat Goss was referencing the following service from BG Products. The differences between engines shown was striking.

http://www.bgprod.com/home.html
BG PF12
Power Flush & Prime for Engine Oil Systems
The BG PF12 Power Flush & Prime for Engine Oil Systems injects a safe, effective cleaner into the oil system. The engine is run for 15–30 minutes during the procedure. Sludge and deposits which are the result of thermal breakdown of the engine oil by the high temperatures of heavy stop-and-go driving, are removed from the cleaning solution as it is pumped through the BG PF12 filtration system. This ensures that there will be no plugging of the engine oil system. As the piston rings are cleaned, engine compression improves, which increases power and improves fuel economy.
When the cleaning process is completed, the cleaning solution and any residual oil are air-blown from the engine. Then engine oil and BG MOA®, a superb lubricant and highly effective deposit control conditioner, are injected back into these air-blown areas to ensure instant lubrication at start-up. A new oil filter and the balance of the engine’s capacity of oil are then installed.
Part No. PF12

[luvbirdz]

Re: engine flush

An engine flush makes as much sense as the following:
http://www.break.com/findvideo/turbo-encabulator