engine flush question
#1
engine flush question
I have a question about engine flushes. I did a search and found that B&G engine flushes can be good for maximas. Can engine flushes cause more problems like using synthetic oil on high mileage cars? I have 76000 miles on my '95 and it is running a little sluggish on me. Firestone has a "topend" flush for $85, is that different from the B&G? Has anyone used Firestone?
#3
Originally posted by sharkulator
I was told by a "reputable" mechanic that as long as your car is burning oil now, it won't burn the synthetic stuff.
I was told by a "reputable" mechanic that as long as your car is burning oil now, it won't burn the synthetic stuff.
You're missing a word, I htink what you meant to say was that as long as your car is NOT burning oil now, it won't burn the synthetic stuff ... right?
I've got 84.5k on my 95 SE, going to switch to synthetic at my next oil change ... not burning, no leaks (or if there are, it's not measurable!!!), so hoping for a trouble-free switch.
#4
Switching to sythetic on high mileage cars can be trouble sometimes becuase normal dyno oil over time can cause swells in leaks. Once synthetic is used, it's strong detergent formula combined with its general synthetic properties (not sure what exactly) can loosen up that "sludge" and can reveal leaks that you never knew you had.
#5
Originally posted by TurDz
Switching to sythetic on high mileage cars can be trouble sometimes becuase normal dyno oil over time can cause swells in leaks. Once synthetic is used, it's strong detergent formula combined with its general synthetic properties (not sure what exactly) can loosen up that "sludge" and can reveal leaks that you never knew you had.
Switching to sythetic on high mileage cars can be trouble sometimes becuase normal dyno oil over time can cause swells in leaks. Once synthetic is used, it's strong detergent formula combined with its general synthetic properties (not sure what exactly) can loosen up that "sludge" and can reveal leaks that you never knew you had.
One other thing is that the synthetics that use a higher concentration of esters not only have natural cleaning tendencies, but can help promote seal swell as well.
#6
Re: engine flush question
Originally posted by Monil
I have a question about engine flushes. I did a search and found that B&G engine flushes can be good for maximas. Can engine flushes cause more problems like using synthetic oil on high mileage cars? I have 76000 miles on my '95 and it is running a little sluggish on me. Firestone has a "topend" flush for $85, is that different from the B&G? Has anyone used Firestone?
I have a question about engine flushes. I did a search and found that B&G engine flushes can be good for maximas. Can engine flushes cause more problems like using synthetic oil on high mileage cars? I have 76000 miles on my '95 and it is running a little sluggish on me. Firestone has a "topend" flush for $85, is that different from the B&G? Has anyone used Firestone?
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