New Amsoil Engine Flush question

[gs300tx]

The directions tell us to pour in the 16oz bottle in the crank, idle the engine for 10-15 minutes and then immediately drain the oil.

Here is the question. If one is getting the oil changed at say a walmart/firestone etc. After the 10-15 minute idle, is it ok to turn the car off, have them turn it on and drive it to the oil bay?


Thanks!

 

[gs300tx]

Also,

if after the 10-15minute idle, the car is shut off for lets say 30 minutes, then cranked up to be drive in the oil bay, how would this affect the flush?

 

[demarpaint]

If you are looking for factual info I would email Amsoils tech dept directly. Opinion, it shouldn't be a problem. Good question BTW.

 

[jorton]

Does Amsoil give a recommendation for the first oc after the flush?

For the old Engine Flush they recommended Amsoil 5w-20 for 7500 miles oci after the flush.

 

[hate2work]

My opinion is that would be OK to do. Just make sure they drain as much out as possible, some places go as fast as they can and will put the drain plug back in while it's still draining.

And BE SURE they actually change the filter, leaving the old one on increases their profit at your expense.

 

[Gary Allan]

I've had no cause to use this product, so this is opinion.

I would think that you would be okay with the short shut down at the WM/JL/whatever place you're having the oil changed. I would try to minimize the cool down time.

By the directions, it appears that this product is aimed at the non Amsoil synthetic user too. The old product was targeted as a prep for switching over to Amsoil.


Directions for Use
Though it works in one treatment, AMSOIL Engine and Transmission Flush is safe enough to be used at every oil change. If using a flushing machine, follow the manufacturer’s recommendation. Otherwise, use the following guidelines:

Engine: Add 16 oz. bottle of AMSOIL Engine and Transmission Flush to engine oil fill port. Idle the engine for 10-15 minutes, then immediately drain the oil. Ensure enough time for the system to completely
drain. Remove and replace the engine oil filter. Refill engine with new engine oil in the viscosity grade recommended by the manufacturer.

 

[Pablo]

Originally Posted By: jorton

For the old Engine Flush they recommended Amsoil 5w-20 for 7500 miles oci after the flush.


Second time I've read that here. No truth at all in that statement. Please prove me wrong, but I NEVER read such a thing from Amsoil. Please don't write things as if they are true statements.

I think a short easy move across the lot should be OK. Amsoil may just say "no driving". Period.

 

[gs300tx]

Just got off the phone with Amsoil Tech, he told me that is is NOT recommended to turn the car off after the 10-15min idle and then drive on to the bay.

So the two options for someone who wants to use this would be to

a)do it them selves

b) ask the oil change place to let it idle for 10 min and then drain it right there on the bay.

 

[Gary Allan]

Sure. It goes against the instructions. Once you get out of bounds who knows how long or what the customer is going to do? You don't want anything setting up/sinking out in the sump while the cool down takes place.


That said, he'll be okay, imO. Ideally he would, as you suggest, have a hose on the exhaust and do the entire process in a stationary position. If they'll let him tie up the bay for the 10-15 minutes, perfect.

 

[demarpaint]

Originally Posted By: gs300tx
Just got off the phone with Amsoil Tech, he told me that is is NOT recommended to turn the car off after the 10-15min idle and then drive on to the bay.

So the two options for someone who wants to use this would be to

a)do it them selves

b) ask the oil change place to let it idle for 10 min and then drain it right there on the bay.


That's why it's always best to call the tech line. Directions can be tricky at times. I would suggest doing your own oil change for the flush, and do it exactly the way Amsoil suggests. JMO

 

[sw99]

Ohh geez... You'll be fine. Really, think about it.

 

[Pablo]

Originally Posted By: sw99
Ohh geez... You'll be fine. Really, think about it.


I know!

I'm with Gary as well. Amsoil will naturally take the most conservative approach. Not so hard to predict that. Just look how BITOG guys are....say the guy hits a post in the parking lot, blows the coolant, engine overheats and fries. Dang it must have been the Amsoil flush that caused the seizure! Where is my lawyer.

Originally Posted By: Pablito
Amsoil may just say "no driving". Period.


As stated.

There is answering a question and there is answering a question. The truth depends in which chair you sit.

We need a UOA with the flush working.........

 

[Tharder]

Gees, you guys, you're not really this anal are you? You're supposed to run it at high idle right? But if you idle into the bay it's too much of a load?

This is silly.

 

[Hethaerto]

I like the Amsoil engine flush. I run the engine for 30 minutes at 2000 rpm with a stick placed between the driver seat and throttle. I power-drive the seat forward until I hit the right RPM, set the parking brake, and let it run.

Then I drive the car into the bay (military base) and change the oil. I've had no problems.

 

[countryboy9799]

I would recommend doing the change yourself so you can let it drain out for 30 minutes or so. Thats what I will be doing on my next oil change.

 

[msparks]

Wonder if it would be okay to run a few oz of this new flush with the oil ala Auto-RX? Anyone have an opinion on this?

Have a buddy with a Northstar 32v and it uses about 1 quart in 500 miles. Trying to help reduce his consumption so he could switch over to AMZoil

 

[HTSS_TR]

I'm thinking about the same thing with Lubegard engine flush. The recommendation is the full 16 oz bottle is used with engine idle for 15 minutes, if only 2 to 4 oz is used then it could be in the engine for a couple hundreds miles for slow cleaning ?

My guess is Amsoil does not endorse the low dose usage, because it eats into their sale volumes.

 

[Pablo]

Originally Posted By: HTSS_TR


My guess is Amsoil does not endorse the low dose usage, because it eats into their sale volumes.

Sure. Good answer.

I doubt it.

How about the simple fact alone Amsoil doesn't advise messing with the viscosity of the oil with additives. Regardless of the source. Probably an ounce or three won't hurt anything, but the next guy might try two bottles.

Stuff like this MS, as you know - you are on your own. Give it a shot!!