Motorweek and Motor Flushes

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Originally Posted By: JMG
Did anyone see the Motorweek on Saturday? The mechanic said you need to do more than a OC, and talked about a BG motor flush, is this truly recommended? I have seen motors go for over 200K with no motor flush. Curious on the experience with this...


I saw this and lost a lot of respect for Goss' Garage.
 
Originally Posted By: rszappa1
Do you remember a show called last chance garage????


I think that was originally on TNN.

The show eventually changed it name to shade tree mechanic, right? Two guys used to host it, usually they would actually do diagnostic work, or really repair something! Sure they did show products too, but at least they did "how-to" segments that often times had no relation to the products they were touting.

I still think MotorVision from DE1 Germany was THE best TV car magazine EVER. Used to be carried on the old "Speedvision" which was far and away better than Rupert Murdochs NASCARCHANNE....err SPEED Channel.
 
Originally Posted By: Papa Bear
Sam and Dave, the shadetree mechanics. I liked that show.


That was a good show. Sure, they were sponser driven but they had products that the DIY can afford to buy and use - unlike Goss.
 
i didnt mind on those shows where they showed how to install or diag something and then went to the "parts dept" to show some cool new things. its when they constantly push stuff throughout the entire show that i lose interest. when we get snake oil peddlers into my work i avoid them like the plague.
 
Originally Posted By: hillclimber
I saw it. Basically, iirc, he said your engine might not last 50,000 miles if you don't flush it!

He also implied that the two valve covers he showed (one horribly dirty and one wonderfully clean due to regular flushing) came from otherwise regularly maintained engines, but I see no reason to believe him.

Just finished watching it. Said it needed to be done every 30-40k, and showed specialized equipment and BG products. For the non BITOG reader the valve covers would have made impressive evidence. Wonder what he charges for the service? I have to say, it sounded more like an advertisement for BG and the service(s) at his shop. Pat's credibilty here is in question.
 
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