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Termy


Location: Washington
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Engine Flush
Original Message   May 17, 2005 2:53 am
What do you all reccomend as the best engine oil flush for small engines? Basically, I am looking for something that is not too expensive, easy to use, and will get the job done right! Do any of you guys have information and or links to such a product? Thanks...


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Marshall


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Re: Engine Flush
Reply #5   May 17, 2005 12:47 pm
Terms, a number of companies make engine flushes, BG, Gunk, Amsoil, Berrymans, etc. You always run a bit of risk when flushing an old engine that hasn't had its oil changed regularly. Deposits of gunk, sludge, carbon, etc. can come loose and get stuck in areas you wouldn't want them to be in. But, it can be a good thing too.

If I was to do anything I would just take some Berrymans B-12 Carb and Cranckcase cleaner and pout a small amount into the crankcase, like a cap full or so, run the engine and then drain it.

  1. Drain old oil
  2. Put in Berrymans
  3. Put in new cheap oil
  4. Run engine
  5. Drain
  6. Fill with new good oil.

Follow the instructions on the bottle, adapt for small engine use.

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Termy


Location: Washington
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Re: Engine Flush
Reply #6   May 17, 2005 12:56 pm
Thanks Marshall...

I will ask him weather he wants to take that risk or not. But I will tell him, its bad either way! If we don't do it, he may have problems in a year such as engine seisure and whatnot. If we tackle it now, that tiller may still be running for another 5 years!


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