Scott Long
Registered User
Guy at work says to get my engine cleaner inside instead of using the oil detergent additives that I should pour in a qt. of trans fluid and run it for a while, then drain the oil and change the filter.
I noticed that as my car is getting up in the mileage the oil comes out very dark when I change it. I can check it right after changing it and it's not exactly gold and clean looking. When I did the head gaskets the top end was very clean but I didn't pull the pan and check out the bottom end of the engine.
Any of you heard of using trans fluid? I know it has a lot of detergent in it as a transmission is one of the cleanest things you can take apart. But what viscosity is Dex III and would it do more harm than good if I put it in the engine for say 30 minutes or so? Would it even make a difference?
We have some stuff at work that says run for 5-6 minutes and then drain the oil. It's really watery clear stuff you pour in right before you drain the oil. I would hate to wash off the bearings and destroy my old engine.
Any suggestions for cleaning the engine besides a tear down and rebuild?
I noticed that as my car is getting up in the mileage the oil comes out very dark when I change it. I can check it right after changing it and it's not exactly gold and clean looking. When I did the head gaskets the top end was very clean but I didn't pull the pan and check out the bottom end of the engine.
Any of you heard of using trans fluid? I know it has a lot of detergent in it as a transmission is one of the cleanest things you can take apart. But what viscosity is Dex III and would it do more harm than good if I put it in the engine for say 30 minutes or so? Would it even make a difference?
We have some stuff at work that says run for 5-6 minutes and then drain the oil. It's really watery clear stuff you pour in right before you drain the oil. I would hate to wash off the bearings and destroy my old engine.
Any suggestions for cleaning the engine besides a tear down and rebuild?