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Old Sep 28, 2007 | 08:32 PM
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engine flush

any of you have experience using an engine flush? i'm concerned about the flush getting into the turbo when i run my engine idle with the flush & old oil. please let me know what works for you guys & if you have any problems with any products. thanks in advance.
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Old Sep 28, 2007 | 08:47 PM
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out with the old in with the new,

if you changed oil at 3500 intervals then there is no need for an engine flush.
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Old Sep 29, 2007 | 11:25 AM
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I don't think engine flush is a good idea, if you have sludge and knock a chunk off that gets sucked up into the oil pickup screen you're going to cause more harm than good.
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Old Oct 5, 2007 | 11:48 AM
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people praise seafoam up and down all day, but you probably don't need it. has onyone used seafoam in their evo? i'm sure countless DSM guys have...
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Old Oct 5, 2007 | 01:43 PM
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Ive used it on my truck, in the engine, vaccum lines, and gas tank. But wouldnt think of using it on the Evo.
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Old Oct 5, 2007 | 01:46 PM
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if you use synthetic and replace it regularly
you have no sludge.
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Old Oct 9, 2007 | 11:37 AM
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Synthetic FTMFW!!
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Old Oct 9, 2007 | 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by hokiruu
people praise seafoam up and down all day, but you probably don't need it. has onyone used seafoam in their evo? i'm sure countless DSM guys have...
Is seafoam safe to run on a turbocharged car?
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Old Oct 9, 2007 | 11:43 AM
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if it's not broke dont fix it
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Old Oct 20, 2007 | 06:36 AM
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No problems using a good engine flush as long as you follow the directions... With the flush I sell, you use it in a 20% ratio to engine oil and make sure you use a new filter, slightly raised idle for 15-20 minutes WITHOUT driving and then change oil..

Doc
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