Jan 10, 2024 · After receiving it, I changed the oil and ran it some. I then sent the oil in for analysis at the next change and dropped the oil pan after I found sludge in a valve cover. I found more sludge in the …

Jun 22, 2023 · Not advisable. I know someone who seized his engine due to a sludge plug starving a main bearing of oil. could be I am just saying back in the 50s and 60s a lot of people would do that...

Aug 7, 2007 · If you don't want to open up the engine and manually clean it up I would do an engine flush. Pour it in, let it idle for 10-15 mins or whatever the directions state. Do not drive it while the …

Aug 15, 2024 · Your car is a known slugger. You should run an engine flush like Liqui Moly and get your OCI down. The PCV valve should be replaced. If you can, remove valve covers and physically …

Mar 31, 2012 · It cleans out up to 40% of engine sludge in the first oil change and continues to clean in the second oil change. It also provides enhanced protection for worn engine parts and helps …

Nov 23, 2009 · I believe the technique requires draining the oil and then filling the engine completely....just can't get any more in there....then let it sit for a week or so.....then drain and fill with …

Nov 22, 2005 · I'd change the oil and filter afterwards to remove any leftover residue from the dirty oil or loose sludge still floating around.

Jan 4, 2016 · A friend of mine just got a vehicle, ex-rental with some engine sludge seen through the fill hole. Not hard sludge, but more of muddy look to it, not milky - we checked the coolant. Even if it …

Oct 8, 2024 · I don't want sludge buildup clogging valves so after the second I took the oil pan off to clean everything. After 2 Seafoam flushes (Pic 4), this is how clean my bottom of engine was. Oil pan …

May 7, 2018 · What makes one particular engine more prone to sludge than another? Many engine design factors such as insufficient coolant flow around piston bores, too small a radiator or fan, …