Lubriplate CFL

[GrampsintheSand]

In a discussion yesterday with some "old timer" mechanics the subject turned to engine cleaning. The regular solvent based cleaners were discussed as was AutoRX. But two of the guys swear by a product called Lubriplate CFL oil. Said put it in your sump and change your filter about 500 miles before your scheduled oil change. Now these two guys I respect. They sounded like a AutoRX commercial talking about how gentle this Lubriplate CFL oil is but also how it cleaned ring packs/sludge etc.
I googled till my fingers fell off and I did find some others using it as a cleaner with good results.
I searched here and found quite a few threads about their grease but no post about the CFL being used to clean.
Anybody have any experience using the Lubriplate CFL oil as a cleaner?

 

[GrampsintheSand]

Here is a .pdf on the product I found.
http://www.lubriplate.com/pdf/pds/8_20 Pure Flush.pdf

 

[Johnny]

I am not familiar with this product but if Lubriplate makes it, it is probably a good product. I would want to contact them to find out more about it.

 

[GrampsintheSand]

Yes. I am going to call their tech number tomorrow during working hours. The CFL stand for Clean Flush and Lubricate I have found. Now I see on their website it is used in various machinery but no mention of a automobile engine.

 

[Johnny]

I noticed that when I read the attached spec sheet. That would be my only concern.

 

[Ken2]

I disagree with Johnny for the first time.

I've thrown more Lubriplate away than I've used, and I've replaced far to many rusted roller & ball bearings that had been greased with Lubriplate grease ('cuz it looks clean to the guys doing the greasing) than I have with all other greases combined.

I have found no use for any Lubriplate product that can't be beat by another common product. I sure wouldn't used that food grade flushing solvent in an engine. Food grade means that it will pass through your body without poisoning you.

 

[Johnny]

That's okay Ken2, my wife disagrees with me for the first time almost everyday. I agree with you that I would probably not use this product in the engine. But, I have had good luck with some of their greases if the correct grease is use for the correct application.