What are the disadvantages of using Engine Flush?

[Ken4]

Seems like AutoRX is the only thing recommended here. What's the problem with regular engine flushes?

 

[Pablo]

Here's some food for thought:

The link to my flush page

 

[unDummy]

I haven't found any problems with any of the OTC engine flushes when the directions are followed.

So, I guess that the only problem with engine flushes is that people need to learn how to read (directions).

 

[Frank]

Pablo's link is fair and balanced and factual .The disadvantages of using a flush are to numerous to mention, please click on Pablo's link. Auto-Rx is not a flush.

[ July 21, 2003, 07:23 PM: Message edited by: Frank ]

 

[dwmcqueen]

Pablo basically recommends to follow a Auto-RX treatment with an Amsoil flush.

Is the Amsoil flush, at that point, beneficial? I notice that the oil filter and oil must be changed prior to the flush - does this mean one should have a spare filter / oil aside for this (that will effectively be replaced)?

 

[Pablo]

Yes I do recommend the flush IF (and A big IF) the engine is really scungy and you follow instructions. The quantities of materials are covered as well.

 

[dwmcqueen]

So - don't do it if the engine is just partially scungy? Actually, I have no clue what the engine is like. It runs a little hard, only has 70,000 miles on it, the engine bay area was horrible dusty and dirty, and the car has been taken to Jiffy Lube for 3,000 interval oil changes...

 

[Rudy Hiebert]

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Originally posted by dwmcqueen:
Pablo basically recommends to follow a Auto-RX treatment with an Amsoil flush.

Is the Amsoil flush, at that point, beneficial? I notice that the oil filter and oil must be changed prior to the flush - does this mean one should have a spare filter / oil aside for this (that will effectively be replaced)?

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I recommend using a non-Amsoil filter when flushing because it will not clog up while it removes contaminates and will be cheaper. Amsoil's filters will remove much finer and smaller particles and are very important to achieve cost effective benefits from the superior lubricant.

 

[dwmcqueen]

I have a Motorcraft / SuperTech 5w-30 for the Amsoil engine flush...but curious as to the benefits..

 

[Pablo]

dwm - at those low miles I think just an Auto-Rx treatment would be fine (you could do the hi mile double dose if you like)

 

[Pablo]

as for the filters during the treatments - yes low cost filters are the way to go

 

[dwmcqueen]

I just wanted to make sure it is clean...