Engine flush! - Land Rovers Only

BIRD · 04-21-2005, 12:33 AM

Does anyone use an engine flush prior to changing their oil? I was told not to use it because it drys out gasgets and rings. I used it on my VW Jetta every time I changed the oil and never had a problem. Does anyone have any word on this subject.

Bogatyr · 04-21-2005, 05:39 AM

Bird,
I'd say don't do it. From what I've read about these products, they are mostly kerosene, something that's not good for your engine.

Now, if you want to do something less invasive, consider running a nice diesel oil for a "flush". I run Shell Rotella or Chevron Delo all the time in my series truck, and for a Disco, a synth 5w40 might be more appropriate than the 15w40 I run. But, the added detergent package in diesel oils should help to clean up your engine a bit...

Bogatyr

04-21-2005, 12:33 AM	#1 (permalink)
BIRD Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Honolulu Hawaii Posts: 363 Gallery: 0	Engine flush! Does anyone use an engine flush prior to changing their oil? I was told not to use it because it drys out gasgets and rings. I used it on my VW Jetta every time I changed the oil and never had a problem. Does anyone have any word on this subject.

04-21-2005, 05:39 AM	#2 (permalink)
Bogatyr Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: upstate NY Posts: 317 Gallery: 0	Bird, I'd say don't do it. From what I've read about these products, they are mostly kerosene, something that's not good for your engine. Now, if you want to do something less invasive, consider running a nice diesel oil for a "flush". I run Shell Rotella or Chevron Delo all the time in my series truck, and for a Disco, a synth 5w40 might be more appropriate than the 15w40 I run. But, the added detergent package in diesel oils should help to clean up your engine a bit... Bogatyr __________________ Current Rover Fleet: 1996 D1 120k (finally on the road) 1970 IIa 88" (the running one) 1970 IIa 88" (parts truck - need any parts?) 1966 IIa 109" (next project...)

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