Rx? Does it work? I need help!

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Ok so I have learned my lesson the hard way. I havent changed the oil as needed in my 2002 Sebring. The dealer told me I had sludge build up and made it sound like doomsday. Ok maybe it is doomsday but my question is this.

Ive read about RX and their website makes it seem like RX works great. The dealer told me a detergent or a flush would dislodge lardge pieces of sludge, clogging my intake filter and starving my engine for oil. Makes sense. Does RX keep this from happening? Is it too good to be true? Will RX help me in my problem here? I totally intend to be a faithful oil changing fool in the future, but i need help now.
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Auto-RX is NOT a quickie flush. It will work slowly to clean up your engine. How many miles? Be sure to follow the instructions!
 
What problem did you have that caused you to take it to the dealer ?

What does the dealer recommend ? Sounds like they've recommended against a solvent flush.

I believe AutoRX will work if the engine will run for several thousand miles and won't grind itself to death due to no oil flow, or something.
 
The car has 60k miles on it. I took it in for a minor clicking that sounded like a rocker arm. Also for some unrelated repairs. The said a flush is bad because of clogging of the filter. RX sounds like it is not a flush and would do the job. The car appears to run fine at the moment.
 
Do you have the 2.7L V6 in your Chrysler? That engine is prone to developing sludge. Give Auto-Rx a try. Be sure to follow the directions carefully. If you have the 2.7L V6 I suggest using an ILSAC GF-4 5w30 motor oil. Using too thick of an oil may contribute to an oil starvation problem. Do a search. There have been some articles posted about the Chrysler 2.7L V6.
 
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The dealer told me a detergent or a flush would dislodge lardge pieces of sludge, clogging my intake filter and starving my engine for oil. Makes sense. Does RX keep this from happening? Is it too good to be true? Will RX help me in my problem here? I totally intend to be a faithful oil changing fool in the future, but i need help now.
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I believe what the mechanic at the dealer was trying to convey to you is that the screen on the oil pickup in the oil pan is what becomes clogged. This is BAD because once this happens the engine may be totally starved of oil. If you don't shut down the engine immediately, you'll ruin it.

Using a flush can break off large chunks and clogged the screen on the oil pickup. Then, short of taking the engine apart, it's difficult to unclogged the screen on the oil pickup.

AutoRX is your best hope now. Follow the instructions carefully. Contact the makers of AutoRX if needed. Start taking care of this problem immediately.
 
since you are in Jacksonville, you could drive to Frank in Jacksonville Beach and pick up your Auto-Rx saving on shipping.

Do this for your car, most likely it will help with that lifter as well.
 
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Ok so I have learned my lesson the hard way. I havent changed the oil as needed in my 2002 Sebring.
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I respect your honestly, but out of curiousity, how long have you gone before changing your oil
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Where can I get the ILSAC GF-4 5w30 motor oil?
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Some of the discount brands of motor oil don't meet current specs. All the major brands should meet the ILSAC GF-4 specification.

Umbali, have you decided what you are going to do? What engine do you have in your Sebring? Are you going to use Auto-Rx? It will be of interest to many here on bobistheoilguy if you are able to solve the sludge problem you are having. Please keep us updated.
 
I ordered RX and plan to use it as soon as it comes in. I have the 2.7 and I will gladly keep everyone updated. With the way I drive it should be a month till i hit 1k miles and Ill let everyone know how it goes. Oddly enough I find myself browsing this forum now..even tho Im normally not interested in things like this. Its amazing what the prospect of being FUBAR will do to you lol.
 
Here is an interesting link about the Chrysler 2.7L V6. Scroll down to the section about Rod Bearing Failures. web page

Be sure to leave the Auto-Rx in for at least 1,500 miles. It would be a good idea to replace the oil filter after about 750 miles since it may become clogged. It would also be a good idea to use clean 5w30 oil to do your Auto-Rx cleaning. If I remember correctly you will then need to do a 3,000 mile rinse phase. Since you have a sever sludge problem you will almost certainly need to do a second Auto-Rx cleaning and rinse as well.

[ February 20, 2005, 01:03 AM: Message edited by: Sin City ]
 
Here is another link about the Chrysler 2.7L V6. I thought that the post from Mike Sa was interesting. His comments are in the tenth post. web page

Since some of the problems Chrysler is having with this engine may be heat related does anyone think that using 5W-20 motor oil would help reduce this problem? A 5W-20 oil will have a faster flow rate and should cool the engine better. However a 5W-20 oil would obviously not work well in a worn engine (insufficient oil pressure).

Here is another post from the allpar forum about Chrysler's 2005 oil recommendations.

tsb 09-13-04 states viscosity grades by engine application for 2005 models

engine viscosity
2.0L sohc 5w-20
2.0L dohc 5w30
2.4L dohc 5w30
2.4L turbo 5w30
2.7L 5w-20 or 5w30 check oil cap for proper usage
3.3L 5w-20
3.5L 10w-30
3.7L 5w30
3.8L 5w-20
4.0L 10w-30
4.7L 5w30
5.7L 5w-20

[ February 20, 2005, 01:34 AM: Message edited by: Sin City ]
 
Ok i put Rx in..new filter..new oil...5w 30...dumb question here...if you suggest changing filter at 750 miles...but keeping RX in till 1500...how do i change filter without losing oil and rx?
 
Don't worry if you don't have two more ounces of Auto-Rx, just add some more oil untill you bring the oil level to the full mark on the dipstick and you will be fine. Most of the Auto-Rx that you currently have in your oil will still be mixed in with the remaining oil after you replace the filter at about 750 miles.

Most oil filters only hold about half a quart or less. So even after removing the old filter and relacing it with a new filter you will still have about four quarts of oil remaining in your engine. Then add make-up oil after installing the new oil filter.

[ February 21, 2005, 04:49 AM: Message edited by: Sin City ]
 
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