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Engine Flush/oil Change.

jace1969
jace1969
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Thanks for the advice off all,from now on then its every 12 months at ford when i have the service.

Thats about 2k at the max lol.

So oil will be fine then doing small trips in the 1.6 engine and every 12 months,does seem stupid having

it done around 500 or so miles,i was going on the 6 months and stop start thing.

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    • CharlieFarlie
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      There are two types of flush. One is an additive which is put into the old oil. The engine is then run and then drained. The other is where the engine is drained then filled up with the flushing oil.

    • MONDEO TXS 2.2
      MONDEO TXS 2.2

      In over 35 years of owning both petrol & diesel powered Fords, I have always changed the oil & filter every 6k & have never had any related issues. Oil is the lifeblood of any engine &amp

    • MONDEO TXS 2.2
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      30k oil & filter change is borderline insanity i.m.o. - especially in a working vehicle like a Transit

    If you leave the (warm) oil dripping in to a pan for a good 30 minutes you will get 99.9 percent of it anyway. don't be so impatient to put the plug back in. Let it ALL drain out.

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    To flush or not to flush. That is the question.

    hi, I have just bought a 2007 fiesta and it needs a oil change. There's traces of sludge in rocker top but I'm unsure if that's just moisture or a head gasket problem. Should I flush before replacing the oil and filter or just leave it? any help appreciated.

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