Re: flushing the engine?

From: Hemipower@aol.com
Date: Fri May 11 2001 - 22:07:00 EDT


In a message dated 5/11/01 8:53:13 PM EST, 93DodgeDakota@excite.com writes:

<< I had my oil changed at Jiffy Lube (I know, but I had a cupon for a free
oil
 change, so I figures I would save some work) when the tech(if you can call
 him that, I think he was a high scholl student) suggested that I have the
 engine flushed. I can do this myself but am not sure if it is a good idea.
 My truck has 157,000+ miles and I'm afraid it could hurt the engine. Input
 would be appreciated.
 Thanx Sterling >>

Do NOT flush it. If you have any deposits of any magnitude located somewhere
the flush could break it up and clog your pickup or lodge in passages or
lifters.



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