Thread: D2 V8 Engine Flushing...

Ah just read that its not advised to operate the engine under load, idle only...

Not sure how to delete this !

Don't use it at all in a gunked up rover V8, unless you want permanent lifter and rocker shaft noises, and worst case broken oil control rings etc etc. Best thing to do is get engine hot, and change the oil using a good quality NON SYNTHETIC diesel spec 15w40 like Castrol RX super, or Shell Rimula etc.

Then change it again in 6 months, both times with new filter obviously, and it will start to clean the crankcase.

JC

Originally Posted by justinc

Don't use it at all in a gunked up rover V8, unless you want permanent lifter and rocker shaft noises, and worst case broken oil control rings etc etc. Best thing to do is get engine hot, and change the oil using a good quality NON SYNTHETIC diesel spec 15w40 like Castrol RX super, or Shell Rimula etc.

Then change it again in 6 months, both times with new filter obviously, and it will start to clean the crankcase.

JC

Thanks noted! My mechanic usually uses Fully Synthetic 5w40... oddly when that oil starts to get dirty after 5-6 months my engine runs quieter and smoother..

Thanks guys... dodged that bullet then!...

For the sake a of few bucks I could always do an interim oil change myself....