engine flush : recommended ??

smndvy · 10th September 2009, 21:43

2001 2 litre V6

Only had it a couple of days and one of the first things I want to do is change the oil.

There is some sludge in the oil filler hole.

What are V6 owners thoughts on flushing?

I have heard that flushing can remove deposits which are actually sealing leaks and compensating for internal wear.

T-Cut · 10th September 2009, 21:51

I'd say the broad view is against using a flush. Today's oils don't need them and a small amount is always left in the engine. Better old oil left than a solvent/detergent system not designed to run engines.

TC

Telferstr · 10th September 2009, 22:39

Hi,
Yes I agree with T-Cut. If you want to be sure your engine is nice and clean, have a second oil and filter change again at about 4/5000 miles or so, before resuming the normal service intervals recommended by Rover.
Regards,
Telfer.

Gman2 · 11th September 2009, 09:08

I "third" the above from personal experience. As posted last month, I used flush then Millers Semi XSS on the R75 (02, 80K) and I reckon it's running a tad rougher now. However using flush and same oil on the ZTT (04, 50K) made no difference.

92 squadron · 11th September 2009, 09:58

I think it is all a personal preferance with whoever is changing the oil. Personally if I was doing it I would not, but as you say doing a home oil change between services would not harm in any way.
Here's a question then, 'How is it that new cars are now able to go twelve months or 24000 miles before their FIRST oil change' surely the oil is no differant to what you get over the counter [fully/semi sinthetic] and of course a dealer would probibly not add any additives either or flush out on oil changes!

chris75 · 11th September 2009, 11:06

I too support the above negatives.THe flushing oil would be left in the oil cooler ! You would need to remove it to clear .

10th September 2009, 21:43	#1
smndvy Regular poster Rover 75 Saloon : Connoisseur : 2.0 V6 Petrol Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Swansea (South Wales) Posts: 44 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	engine flush : recommended ?? 2001 2 litre V6 Only had it a couple of days and one of the first things I want to do is change the oil. There is some sludge in the oil filler hole. What are V6 owners thoughts on flushing? I have heard that flushing can remove deposits which are actually sealing leaks and compensating for internal wear.

11th September 2009, 09:58	#5
92 squadron Drink 92 SQUADRON BEER Jaguar X Type 2.2 SE Diesel estate Mem No789 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Hitchin Posts: 776 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Flushing I think it is all a personal preferance with whoever is changing the oil. Personally if I was doing it I would not, but as you say doing a home oil change between services would not harm in any way. Here's a question then, 'How is it that new cars are now able to go twelve months or 24000 miles before their FIRST oil change' surely the oil is no differant to what you get over the counter [fully/semi sinthetic] and of course a dealer would probibly not add any additives either or flush out on oil changes!

11th September 2009, 11:06	#6
chris75 same car since 2005 2001 Rover 75 2.0 v6 Connoisseur Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ellesmere Port , Cheshire Posts: 3,818 Thanks: 379 Thanked 549 Times in 466 Posts	I too support the above negatives.THe flushing oil would be left in the oil cooler ! You would need to remove it to clear . __________________ Who said it was simples ?

10th September 2009, 21:51	#2
T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,754 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	I'd say the broad view is against using a flush. Today's oils don't need them and a small amount is always left in the engine. Better old oil left than a solvent/detergent system not designed to run engines. TC

10th September 2009, 22:39	#3
Telferstr Posted a thing or two Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 3. 1.5 Petrol 6 Speed Manual Gearbox. Great fan of the Mk1 75 which I had 3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Inverkip, Scotland. Posts: 1,223 Thanks: 23 Thanked 68 Times in 44 Posts	Hi, Yes I agree with T-Cut. If you want to be sure your engine is nice and clean, have a second oil and filter change again at about 4/5000 miles or so, before resuming the normal service intervals recommended by Rover. Regards, Telfer.

11th September 2009, 09:08	#4
Gman2 Posted a thing or two ZTT+ 1.8T, mgf 1.8 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Warrington Posts: 1,550 Thanks: 28 Thanked 65 Times in 42 Posts	I "third" the above from personal experience. As posted last month, I used flush then Millers Semi XSS on the R75 (02, 80K) and I reckon it's running a tad rougher now. However using flush and same oil on the ZTT (04, 50K) made no difference.