Also where is fuel filter located at and how can I change it myself?
Thanks.
2006-07-09 00:59:24 · 5 answers · asked by awesome 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
You should never use a an engine flush on any motor with more than 25,000. If you do you run the risk of finding a few seal leaks that would otherwise not have leaked. You also run the risk of further damaging worn parts by reducing the viscosity of the oil even for a few minutes. I had a 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix that ran beautifully with the original engine. I thought I would do it a favor and flush the engine. The solvents broke down a mess of sludge in the oil pan and it plggud the oil pick-up. The engine began knocking before I knew what had happened. That engine was the reason I became a mechanic.
Leave well enough alone. If you find heavy sludge deposits on the drain plug I would recommend removing the valve covers and oil pan and carefully use proper degreasing methods and manually clean it out. A few hours labor and the cost of a few gaskets is cheaper than a new engine. Just a "worst-case-scenario" tho. I'd think about it!
2006-07-09 02:02:40 · answer #1 · answered by Winter Wolf 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the oil filter might be behind the engine, next to the fire wall. as far as the dura lube stuff, if you want to you can. i wouldnt though, i just dont see how it works.
what i usually do is drain the oil, put a new filter on, fill up the engine to its full mark on the stick with new regular oil, drive it around for a few hundred miles, then drain it and add oil in, usually, that removes all the crap out of the engine.
2006-07-13 17:29:33 · answer #2 · answered by iamamidnitoker 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you talking cooling system or oil (crankcase flush)? Cooling system is fairly simple. Drain, fill with water, put in 1/2 cup of laundry detergent, drive for a day or 2, drain and fill with anti-freeze mixture. Crankcase flush, you drain the oil, put on a new filter. Then put in deisel instead of oil. Start and idle for 3-5 minutes. Drain deisel fuel. Repeat this process once more. Then put on another new filter and fill with oil. Done. Good luck.
2006-07-09 10:09:20 · answer #3 · answered by jeff s 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would'nt.It flush's all the gunk it breaks lose down into your oil pan and even though you drain it you can still leave enough to clog your oil pump.
2006-07-09 08:59:03 · answer #4 · answered by niteracer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would but i would ask at a local auto parts place
2006-07-09 08:04:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋