Engine flushing?

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cinqster

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1,057 posts

286 months

Friday 14th March 2003
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I want to change the oil in my Cinquecento turbo from it's running-in oil (Castrol GTX) back to Mobil 1 which I used to use before its rebuild.

Should I use a flushing oil first, and what do people suggest? I'm a bit reticent about using some of the products available incase it leaves a residue - I had a Manta engine expire many years ago due to good old Slick 50 additive!

Cheers,

John S.

350matt

3,766 posts

286 months

Friday 14th March 2003
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Don't worry about a flushing treatment, just fit a new filter, when you change the oil. Also I wouldn't put Mobil 1 in until the engine has got a few thousand miles under its belt, as it may prevent the engine from bedding in properly.


Matt

cinqster

Original Poster:

1,057 posts

286 months

Sunday 16th March 2003
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Thanks Matt,

Any joy with the Cappuccino BTW?

John S.

350matt

3,766 posts

286 months

Tuesday 18th March 2003
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Naah
I was just mulling it over really