Motor flush before oil change?

Saleen0101 · March 4th, 2010, 05:18 AM

Im about to change my oil and i've always bought a motor flush that I put in the oil and let it idle for 5 minutes, then drain all the old oil out.Then install new fresh oild with new oil filter. My car has 54k miles on it and ive read that doing these type of flushes do more harm than good?Anyone ever use anthing like this or is it just a waste of money? Just want some opinions from you guys, Thanks

Grabber523 · March 4th, 2010, 06:53 AM

Yeah, unless your car has over 75,000 miles you're just causing premature wear. Even then, you only do it once. Or you just don't buy Penzoil, Quaker State, or any other cheap-shit oil that foams and you wouldn't ever have to do it.

koessl · March 9th, 2010, 01:40 AM

this would be a good idea regaurdless if you had oil/water mix, correct? An easy way to find out if you solved the issue..?

Grabber523 · March 9th, 2010, 07:39 AM

Originally Posted by koessl

this would be a good idea regaurdless if you had oil/water mix, correct? An easy way to find out if you solved the issue..?

OIL and WATER?!

What the hell are you talking about?!

Stop touching your car immediately. Your man card is being revoked.

koessl · March 9th, 2010, 07:48 AM

Like a blown headgasket. Coolant getting into the oil. I dont know if you've heard of that problem before? It happens every so often.

Grabber523 · March 9th, 2010, 06:21 PM

Originally Posted by koessl

Like a blown headgasket. Coolant getting into the oil. I dont know if you've heard of that problem before? It happens every so often.

Yeah, if you have a blown head gasket you'll get coolant in your cylinders...what does that have to do with using a can of engine flush during an oil change? You confuse me, perhaps you can elaborate a bit on your original question, maybe we're talking about 2 different things...

wraitherx · March 9th, 2010, 06:23 PM

Originally Posted by Grabber523

Yeah, if you have a blown head gasket you'll get coolant in your cylinders

Grabber523 · March 9th, 2010, 06:35 PM

Originally Posted by wraitherx

March 4th, 2010, 05:18 AM	#1
Saleen0101 Regular 2001 Saleen 281 #0101 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 174 iTrader: 0 reviews	Motor flush before oil change? Im about to change my oil and i've always bought a motor flush that I put in the oil and let it idle for 5 minutes, then drain all the old oil out.Then install new fresh oild with new oil filter. My car has 54k miles on it and ive read that doing these type of flushes do more harm than good?Anyone ever use anthing like this or is it just a waste of money? Just want some opinions from you guys, Thanks

March 4th, 2010, 06:53 AM	#2
Grabber523 Your Mom's Favorite 2007 Mustang GT Eats Chevys, Shits Imports... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scott AFB, Illinois Posts: 2,490 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yeah, unless your car has over 75,000 miles you're just causing premature wear. Even then, you only do it once. Or you just don't buy Penzoil, Quaker State, or any other cheap-shit oil that foams and you wouldn't ever have to do it. __________________ http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...p-vote-me.html TEAM RICER GT CREW MEMBER (11 SECOND RIDE WITH A 12 SECOND DRIVER) MEMBERS AGAINST MEMBERS AGAINST STUFF CREW FOUNDER TRUNK MONKEY CREW FOUNDER

March 9th, 2010, 01:40 AM	#3
koessl Hardcore Enthusiast 1998 GT suckaaa 4 tickets @ 1 stop Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,385 iTrader: 0 reviews	this would be a good idea regaurdless if you had oil/water mix, correct? An easy way to find out if you solved the issue..? __________________ Military Crew Completely stock... I promise.

March 9th, 2010, 07:48 AM	#5
koessl Hardcore Enthusiast 1998 GT suckaaa 4 tickets @ 1 stop Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,385 iTrader: 0 reviews	Like a blown headgasket. Coolant getting into the oil. I dont know if you've heard of that problem before? It happens every so often. __________________ Military Crew Completely stock... I promise.

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