Engine Flush

[4WD]

If money is no object - perhaps a run with a fair amount of ester would get things clean …
You could also run this longer to offset the cost …

 

[wlk]

Auto-RX was the hottest thing on this board 15 years ago. Half of the posts on this board were Auto-RX related

Right, I remember it being the best then I left the board for a while and now it's gone and HPL is . I use HPL EC30 but what happened to AutoRX? I see it still available on Amazon? Curious

 

[BMWTurboDzl]

You said that as of a year ago there was no sludge. And now you want to use an engine flush to clean out sludge.

Why?

What would be wrong with simply preventing the formation of sludge by doing regular (5,000 mile) changes with a good quality oil?

A lot of people come up with all sorts of justifications for working on their vehicle. It could be more frequent oil changes or use of additives, replacing perfectly serviceable parts etc.

 

[demarpaint]

I use Mobil 1 high mileage fully synthetic 5w30, Changing brands was the only reason for the flush.

Why? Mobil 1 has a great rep for cleaning when used for sensible OCIs.

 

[CleanSump]

Sometimes one is just curious or just seeks a warm and fuzzy.
I ran HPL Cleaning Oil in a Honda with only 55k miles on it out of curiosity. Waste of HPL to some, PM to others, just a hobby to me.

 

[ecotourist]

I ran HPL Cleaning Oil in a Honda with only 55k miles on it out of curiosity. Waste of HPL to some, PM to others, just a hobby to me.

I like acronyms as much as the next guy, but what the heck is HPL? The internet says it could be High Pressure Laminate or Human Placental Lactogen. And I'll bet you weren't using either of those.

 

[SubieRubyRoo]

High Performance Lubricants brand

 

[TiGeo]

Why not...at that mileage something positive will come from it for $10. Run the HPL EC for 1-2K then when you drain that fill run a can of the LM Engine Flush.

 

[CleanSump]

I like acronyms as much as the next guy, but what the heck is HPL? The internet says it could be High Pressure Laminate or Human Placental Lactogen. And I'll bet you weren't using either of those.

Sorry. I've fallen into the BITOG acronym habit. @SubieRubyRoo beat me to the answer.
I'm sure he uses HPL in his Mystery Machine.

 

[HowAboutThis]

Given your story that it's probably not all that sludged, I'd recommend draining your old oil and replacing the filter. But, instead of putting the drain bolt back in, leave it out for an hour, crank some music, have a drink, and after an hour put the drain bolt back in and fill with your new brand of oil. That will allow the Mobil to drain fully before replacing with a brand that will make little to no difference.

 

[SubieRubyRoo]

I'm sure he uses HPL in his Mystery Machine.

True story

 

[Donald]

Auto-RX was the hottest thing on this board 15 years ago. Half of the posts on this board were Auto-RX related

I still have some.