Is there any way or a chemical of some sort that I could use when I change the oil to remove the sludge? I've owned a few similar vehicles and never seen this before, but I love my 84 Lincoln Towne Car so I would like to keep her going as long as possible. Any recommendations or info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
2007-04-30 22:13:34 · 4 answers · asked by eternallyjammin 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Sludge is usually due to water and acids contaminating the oil.
Perhaps you only use the car for short trips and the engine rarely gets really warmed up.
In normal running the water would be evaporated off from hot oil in the engine and recycled through the engine to the exhaust.
One thing you can do to reduce sludge is to change your oil more frequently, fresh oil contains ingredients which will absorb a fair amount of sludge.
But take the old girl out for a good long run and look again, you may find your problem is reduced or gone.
2007-04-30 22:28:43 · answer #1 · answered by M500 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ok no amount of cheapo engine clen n gleam crap products can fix this problem. This requires some manual labour or a garage. the sludge is caused by the oils ingredients leaving their nasty deposits in the engine, which filer their way down to the Sump. the best way to deal with it, is just before next oil change get down under the car and remove the sump to drain the oil as normal. Once the oil is finished draining remove the oil tank. All the sludge you need will be waiting for you in the bottom DO NOT USE WATER TO CLEAN IT. A simple rag or old towel will do the job. scrape it out wipe it off refit it. change the oil filter and fill er up. Bye bye sludge!!!
2007-05-01 06:47:07 · answer #2 · answered by stevie_skater 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you might want to check your pcv system, possibility of collapsed lines or clogged pcv tube.. this helps in the evacuation of moisture in the engine...Short trips don't allow the engine to properly eliminate the moisture, but then again, you might want to check your level on you antifreeze...there could be a small possibility of an intake leak, or slight blown head gasket..Do this...chek coolant level in the mornings, before starting, and then again the next morning...if there is a difference in the levels, then you have a small coolant leak..but let just hope it is condensation...Best thing that I have seen to remove engine sludge is ...BG engine quick clean...but this will not help you on condensation or milky residue on the dipstick or oil filler cap...I will help you..gotspeed7883@yahoo.com
2007-05-01 05:54:01 · answer #3 · answered by gotspeed7883 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tyr buying some engine flush to flush out the sludge, then drop the oil pan and clean it up.
2007-05-01 05:36:52 · answer #4 · answered by lesuiremike 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋