I have about 2K miles left on this 5K run and thought the LS1 could use some cleaning. So, should I have waited until the 5K was up, drain the GC, then refill with dino Castrol and add Auto-Rx? I'm just a worry wart about things sometimes and thought the guru here could give me some insight.
How bad did I screw up adding Auto-Rx to my GC
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you're okay, with synthetics the auto-rx takes twice as long to work.
So instead of running it for 1500 miles, you run it for 3000...
So instead of running it for 1500 miles, you run it for 3000...
Awesome, then I will wait an extra 1K miles and make the total Auto-Rx run 3K then refill with Castrol GTX 10W-40 for 1500 miles to rinse. Thanks
You'll be just fine. Do the clean as directed and then make sure to use a non synth oil for the rinse. An extra rinse may be required due to the residual GC from the cleaning phase. Auto RX works the same regardless of the oil for cleaning, the only big deal is the rinsing.
If you still aren;t quite sure, PM or email Frank. He'll be able to answer all of your questions.
If you still aren;t quite sure, PM or email Frank. He'll be able to answer all of your questions.
So your saying keep the dino rinse oil in there longer than 1500 miles to help remove some of the aftermath of the GC?
As long as you changed you filter you should be OK!
Several years ago, auto-rx clean cycle was designated to be 750 miles. Because alot of people had synthetic in the motor already, and didn't want to change it early, Frank increased the clean cycle to 1500 miles (cause the synthetic/auto-rx takes longer in the clean cycle- they compete for the same surface). The rinse cycle is still the same, but you will want to change to dino for that.
Several years ago, auto-rx clean cycle was designated to be 750 miles. Because alot of people had synthetic in the motor already, and didn't want to change it early, Frank increased the clean cycle to 1500 miles (cause the synthetic/auto-rx takes longer in the clean cycle- they compete for the same surface). The rinse cycle is still the same, but you will want to change to dino for that.
Best to do as the Auto-RX.com site states.
GC and Auto-Rx are perfectly compatible as far as problems with chemistry.
As far as optimum cleaning follow the chemists recommendations at Auto-Rx.
I have run Auto-RX 5000+ miles with no degredation in the host oil or the RX in suspension. As long as the solids levels in the oil are low and RX is not dispersing large particles the filter is fine.
Knowing all info accurately takes oil analysis to measure, so follow the makers recommendations to avoid any problems.
Your regimen won't harm anything.
GC and Auto-Rx are perfectly compatible as far as problems with chemistry.
As far as optimum cleaning follow the chemists recommendations at Auto-Rx.
I have run Auto-RX 5000+ miles with no degredation in the host oil or the RX in suspension. As long as the solids levels in the oil are low and RX is not dispersing large particles the filter is fine.
Knowing all info accurately takes oil analysis to measure, so follow the makers recommendations to avoid any problems.
Your regimen won't harm anything.
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