"Bernd D. Ratsch" wrote:
>
> That stuff does work...but be careful with it. It can dislodge larger
> "chunks" of sludge and they will not run through the oil passages
> (sometimes plugging them in the process - not good).
>
> Here's a very easy (and very old) trick: Drain 1qt oil from the
> crankcase, add 1qt ATF (Dexron works just fine), drive it for no more
> than 50 miles, drain oil, change filter, and replace with your favorite
> oil. While it's not as harsh as the solvent based engine cleaners...it
> is a high detergent lubricant and does keep engines rather clean. (Ever
> torn apart an automatic and seen how clean they are....at 100K+ miles?)
> ;)
>
> - Bernd
ATF also is a great Diesel fuel conditioner.
the Naptha in it makes it a great cleaner :)
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net] On Behalf Of
> SEMIHEMI01@aol.com
> Sent: Monday, June 24, 2002 5:21 AM
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> Subject: Re: DML: How to de-sludge an engine?
>
> There's a stuff out there called "Engine Flush" that you add to the
> crankcase and run for 5 minutes and drain. I've used it in small
> engines,
> (lawnmower, etc) but I don't know if I'd use it in my truck. I noticed
> it has
> caused seals to leak a little oil in old engines. Could start your
> engine to
> start burning oil like crazy.
> Smells like kerosene. Wotks though, drained oil looked like tar.
> Bill
>
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