Hi,
I have a 2005 toyota higlander, I4, front wheel drive. I cleaned the PC valve about 30k ago and it is an after market PC valve. When I last checked it it was clean and "rattled" showing it was not gummed up with oil. I have no oil leaks to note.
I used to NEVER consume oil, the oil level was always constant on the dip stick. Like a fool I used AUTO-Rx... NEVER USE THIS STUFF. I don't know if it's a coincidence but every car I used it in now consumes oil.
My highlander burns about a little over a quart every 3k. When I jump on the gas at night if there is a car behind me I can see a very light smoke cloud in their headlights.
So I discovered Kreen and have used it in both the oil and gas tank. I have also heard of putting 2 ounces in each cylinder and allowing it to soak over night turning the engine by hand no and again to move the pistons and rings.
I believe I have good compression and the engine is very strong and has lots of life for having almost 180k on it.
Anyone tried this before and what is the best way to hand turn the engine. I plan on changing plugs after this since I am due.
***BTW let's not turn this into an opinion or "fact" session about ARx. I used it, regret it and that's enough about it. Please keep the comments to the real question of using Kreen to soak the rings.
Thanks,
Mike
I have a 2005 toyota higlander, I4, front wheel drive. I cleaned the PC valve about 30k ago and it is an after market PC valve. When I last checked it it was clean and "rattled" showing it was not gummed up with oil. I have no oil leaks to note.
I used to NEVER consume oil, the oil level was always constant on the dip stick. Like a fool I used AUTO-Rx... NEVER USE THIS STUFF. I don't know if it's a coincidence but every car I used it in now consumes oil.
My highlander burns about a little over a quart every 3k. When I jump on the gas at night if there is a car behind me I can see a very light smoke cloud in their headlights.
So I discovered Kreen and have used it in both the oil and gas tank. I have also heard of putting 2 ounces in each cylinder and allowing it to soak over night turning the engine by hand no and again to move the pistons and rings.
I believe I have good compression and the engine is very strong and has lots of life for having almost 180k on it.
Anyone tried this before and what is the best way to hand turn the engine. I plan on changing plugs after this since I am due.
***BTW let's not turn this into an opinion or "fact" session about ARx. I used it, regret it and that's enough about it. Please keep the comments to the real question of using Kreen to soak the rings.
Thanks,
Mike