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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: hmeah on 14 April 2011, 17:38

Title: Engine Flush
Post by: hmeah on 14 April 2011, 17:38

Wanted to know if its safe to conduct an engine flush and what to use? i been told i should try this to quieten down the noise from the chain tensioner, i have replaced the cambelt but the noise is still there and reading from some post it seems the engine flush helps reduce the noise...

any recommendation much appreciated...

Title: Re: Engine Flush
Post by: Wayne on 15 April 2011, 15:06

I am not keen and never use engine flush. :smiley:

Title: Re: Engine Flush
Post by: nige_s on 15 April 2011, 15:09

Quote from: Wayne on 15 April 2011, 15:06

I am not keen and never use engine flush. :smiley:

Same here, using a good quality fully synthetic oil should prevent having to use a flushing oil, especially on such a modern car.  Maybe if it's your dads old Austin Maxi that been running on 30sae mineral oil then a flushing oil or additive might be a good idea.