Mechanics-vehicle question

[sunsethunter]

Is there a product that will really work on engine sludge? I've always heard of adding 1/2 quart of transmission fluid to oil, and I know there are a million products out there. Anybody have real experience with any of these?

[BowSlayer]

I would use a can of sea foam personally. It's good stuff!

[BowSlayer]

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Sea-Foam-Motor-Treatment-16-oz/16664932

[dropem]

I would use a can of sea foam personally. It's good stuff!

Agree. Just keep in mind sometimes the sludge is keeping you from having leaks.

[30-30]

I'm not sure how true this is, but the guys on thedieselstop say to only add seafoam to oil when you're a couple hundred miles from an oil change.

[91cavgt]

There is no full proof way of getting rid of engine sludge short of an engine tear down. Yes, there are a lot of products that do work at dissolving the sludge, but keep this in mind. When sludge is dissolved, you end up with chunks of it making it's way into the oil pan. They have to go through narrow passages that can easily end up getting clogged up, which can cause other problems.

The best way to get rid of sludge is to do regular oil changes to prevent it from happening to begin with.


Keep this in mind too. Just because an engine has high mileage, it does NOT mean that there is sludge in the motor. A few months ago I did a lot of work to my 1994 F150 that has 266,000 miles. I removed the valve cover and I replaced the oil pan amongst other things. There was not a speck of sludge in the motor at all, and actually it looked almost like new. It has obviously been well taken care of.

[Smokeater]

I'm not sure how true this is, but the guys on thedieselstop say to only add seafoam to oil when you're a couple hundred miles from an oil change.

This-- I've even heard of putting a quart of diesel in your oil a few miles before an oil change! Long time ago tho. Think I'll stick with seafoam. Like that hot sauce commercial says: I put that s**t in everything!lol

[30-30]

What exactly are these "engine flushes" offered by the quick lube places? Are they any good for your vehicle?

[z7ex]

What exactly are these "engine flushes" offered by the quick lube places? Are they any good for your vehicle?

Some yes, some no. The best are the ones that add to the gas tank, engine oil and the vacuum line. Try and find someone nearby that offers Mighty chemicals. We seem to have really good luck with it.

https://www.mightyautoparts.com/complete-oil-system-flush

There are several different options.

Just keep in mind, everything you use will never yield 100%. I would say first time +-50%, second time another 10% and continuously get better.

Best tips would be to run proper oil, synthetic will yield the least sludge buildup over time, and also change the oil at the proper intervals.

Hope I helped...

[12 point]

Kano Laboratories makes a product called Kreen.

https://secure.cnchost.com/kanolabs.com/orders/order_kretrial.shtml

I use this product and some others that Kano makes and have had good results. They are the same company that makes Kroil penetrating oil.