Freeing a stuck engine
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===Engine flushing=== | ===Engine flushing=== | ||
| − | {Note1}} There is quite a bit of controversy regarding using various methods to flush/clean an engine that's been neglected. One school of thought is that it's better to leave it be, if the engine cannot be taken apart for a thorough cleaning. An engine that's had regular routine oil and filter changes will be relatively clean inside. Using a flush to clean it out won't accomplish much except to loosen what there is in there already. Once the crud is softened up, it can take a long time to ever be removed totally. It can take several oil changes to bring the engine back to a state where the oil and filter isn't immediately contaminated with the loosened dirt. Beyond that, there may be no damage done. | + | {{Note1}} There is quite a bit of controversy regarding using various methods to flush/clean an engine that's been neglected. One school of thought is that it's better to leave it be, if the engine cannot be taken apart for a thorough cleaning. An engine that's had regular routine oil and filter changes will be relatively clean inside. Using a flush to clean it out won't accomplish much except to loosen what there is in there already. Once the crud is softened up, it can take a long time to ever be removed totally. It can take several oil changes to bring the engine back to a state where the oil and filter isn't immediately contaminated with the loosened dirt. Beyond that, there may be no damage done. |
The decision to flush the engine will be left up to the person paying the bills. It is strongly recommended to research this fully before undertaking the procedure. | The decision to flush the engine will be left up to the person paying the bills. It is strongly recommended to research this fully before undertaking the procedure. | ||
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