Re: [Non-Roc tech] Engine flush?

["dale witt" <dwitt1@satx.rr.com>]

I have seen many neglected engines that have turned into "leakers" by the
use of cleaners or additives.  Shawn is correct in suggesting a simple
oil/filter change.  Also, stay away from synthetics at this point.

Dale Witt
86.5 2.0 16v roc
82 2.1 16v roc (Zender 400 w/NOS)
85 1.8 GTI

----- Original Message -----
From: "Shawn C Meze" <skerocdriver@juno.com>
To: <zeroid@hotmail.com>
Cc: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Saturday, December 09, 2000 11:17 AM
Subject: Re: [Non-Roc tech] Engine flush?


>
> On Sat, 09 Dec 2000 16:39:36 -0000 "Ben Channard" <zeroid@hotmail.com>
> writes:
> >Hola:
>
> >Would a car like this benefit from those engine flush products that clog
>
> >the Pep Boys shelves?  If so, which ones work?  I've heard of using
> Dexron
> >II(?) or some sort of ATF to clean out the crankcase and oil passages.
> > True or urban legend?  And will any of these treatments cause weakening
> of
> >the seals?  Thanks, benton------
>
>
> Id say to not use them.
> Depending on how old the car is and how abused the car has been, you can
> do more damage to seals by using a cleaner/flush treatment in the oil. Im
> not saying you cant or couldn't get decent results. If its my car, im not
> willing to run the risk of having to replace the front and rear main
> seals when all I had to do was change the oil and filter. Most engine
> oils have a detergent of some kind in them. Its not enough to clean out
> the neglect that your friends car sounds like its suffering from.
>
> Ive heard that ATF cleans stuff but to me it would seem that it could
> cause more harm than good. Its NOT engine oil. Its very thin and it its
> in there long enough to prevent oil to do its job in the main and rod
> bearings then it very well could damage bearings. Its not a good trade
> off in my book. Its not worth the risk to me. A simple oil change could
> do more good than anything else as a treatment.
>
>
> Shawn Meze
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