Re: [Amc-list] Gettin' the sludge out

[Victor the Cleaner <jonathan@xxxxxxxxxx>]

On Sun, Feb 15, 2009 at 05:32:09PM -0800, Joe Fulton wrote:
 
> I think you could use an engine flush product like the Gunk brand 
> engine flush.  Just follow the directions on the can.  I think it 
> calls for idling the engine for a few minutes after adding the engine 
> flush product then changing you oil.  I think you can generally tell 
> how much sludge and varnish is in your engine by the appearance of 
> the valve train.  When I'm evaluating whether to pull and engine in 
> the junkyard I generally remove a (or the) valve cover. 

My understanding is that those cleaners aren't anything more complicated
than diesel fuel.  Add it to the oil, run for a bit, change oil.

Jonathan

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