Engine Flush (was Re: Spark Plug Wires)

[Naresh H Singh <singh@digicron.com>]

Chris,

For what its worth, a guy who works with me used to be a mechanic in a
previous life, he swears by flushing the engine with transmission fluid. I
haven't tried it, nor do I suggest you do it. I have no idea what damage,
if any, this could do to your engine. 

later,
- -Naresh

'95 Jetta GL- Black



On Fri, 8 May 1998, Chris Campbell wrote:

> Hi gang,
> 
> I'm switching to synthetic oil, and need some info.  I read on the "Engine 
> Oil Bible" page 
> (http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/2195/engineoil_bible.html) that before 
> switching it is a good idea to get a "flushing oil" for use before the 
> swich.  Here's what it said
> 
> :"These are special compound oils that are 
> very, very thin. They almost have the consistency of tap water when cold. 
> Typically they are 0W/20 oils. Don't ever drive with theseoils in the 
> engine - it won't last. Their purpose is for cleaning out all the gunk 
> which builds up inside an engine. To use them, drain your engine of all 
> it's oil, but leave the old oil filter in place. Next fill it up with 
> flushing oil and run it at a fast idle for about 20 minutes. Finally, 
> drain all this off (and marvel at the crap that comes out with it), 
> replace the oil filter, refill with a good synthetic oil and voila! Clean 
> engine."
> 
> 
> Now I'm trying to find a flushing oil - my local speed shop hasn't heard 
> of them (could be a British term?) - anyone know where I might find one, 
> who makes one, etc.?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Chris
> 95 GLX soon to be LubroMoly 5W-40
> ----------------
> Chris Campbell
> Chris.Campbell@Eastbridge.ns.ca
> Campbell@hfx.andara.com
>