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Engine Flush BS ??

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by MTLTaco, Oct 11, 2012.

  1. Oct 11, 2012 at 8:59 AM
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    MTLTaco

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    09 with 107000 Km. Religious oil changes and maintenance. Dealer suggest an engine flush. What do you all think?? Plan on running this thing into the ground
     
  2. Oct 11, 2012 at 9:03 AM
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    Blygy

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    First off - What does an engine flush consist of??

    Second I know some guys who swear that they never use a different brand of oil for fear of the different detergents dislodging carbon that has built up.

    So I don't know at this point.
     
  3. Oct 11, 2012 at 9:08 AM
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    Didn"t think so. thanks
     
  4. Oct 11, 2012 at 9:13 AM
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    Some stuff. Not a lot, just some.
    FTFY
     
  5. Oct 11, 2012 at 10:03 AM
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    Janster

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    I wouldn't....
    Seals & things are 'worn in' (per say). Doing an engine flush ultimately removes sludge and buildup but may cause your seals to leak and/or disrupt tolerances.

    By doing a flush may create other problems
     
  6. Oct 11, 2012 at 12:15 PM
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    Buy flush are they talking about adding "Sea Foam to the oil" then drive for a little bit then change the oil.

    If thats the case then buy a can of sea foam and add it to the oil before you take it down to them.
     

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