This is a 4k run on an '09 Vue 3.6l that a friend just purchased. Has 134k on it. This was M1 0w40 + a bottle of Rislone. Some serious carbon in this guy. Seems like a good cleaning combo.
4k on first run of M1 0w40+Rislone
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It looks like there's some cleaning going on.
This is the 3.6l GM engine. I have an '04 Redline with the Honda J35 also.
Didn’t all that crap, most of it, some of it, run thru the engine on its way to the filter?
It generally just flows to the sump down the return channels in the block, then pumped through the filter before hitting bearings and journals.
What OP has posted is the same thing I am seeing as well when I use the product. I winder if continued use would completely clean the engine?
If def looks like its off to a good start!
I should cut the pleats open to take a look at it. I'm just tired of getting covered in oil lol
Any idea which oil(s) were being used before the M1?
Noticeable carbon for just a 4k run & that would possibly indicate the cleaning aspect. I did not know they put the 3.6L V6 in these Views & thought the only options were 4 cylinder Ecotec & Honda V6. That must of been their last ditch effort to make them appealing in their last few years.
Unsure. She purchased it used. The sticker showed it just being done at Valvoline, but it didn't specify the type of oil. I changed it as soon as she bought it though. I prefer to start with fresh fluids and maint throughout anytime purchasing a used vehicle.
I believe they added the 3.6l 2008-2010. I quite like the 2004 3.5l Redline we have. It's a FWD model and has been great. It was also very well cared for by the original owner. I'm sure that has something to do with it. I feel like the demise of Saturn was when GM started badge engineering cars for them. The original concept of a independent line, and composite body panels was the way they should have stayed.
Thanks for that info. Those Redlines were neat. I somewhat agree. I really did like the GM 2.2L Ecotec I4/Transmission in the 02' L200 I gave to our niece a few years back.
It goes through the oil pump before it's filtered. Oil pumps can take a beating sometimes.
Nice pics and serious junk flushing out. I personally like M1 0w40 alone for cleaning; just my 3cents.
What filter and oil back on and in?
Thank You
Which Rislone product? They make more than a dozen different oil and fuel additives.
I'm be curious about the Rislone ZDDP oil additive. Others, not so much.
True, but as the grit shown gets “cleaned off” from places the grit joins the oil splashing around the cam, the lifters etc BEFORE it drains into the pan and gets picked up by the pump.
If some put a few ounces of sand in your valve cover oil fill hole would you be ok because it will eventually go thru the pump and filter?
Never said it didn't/couldn't ... but sure that can happen too. I was talking specifically about the oil pump.
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