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Old Mar 4, 2011 | 01:18 PM
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Does anyone one use Gunk brand engine flush prior to oil change ? I have a 99 with 140,000. Also, any thoughts on the lukas oil additives ?
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Old Mar 4, 2011 | 02:25 PM
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Well,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Unless you have evidence that the inside of your engine is severly sludged and excessively dirty,,,, I would NOT use any thing that would thin out the oil wash out the bearings.

If you want to clean up the engine, I have used a product called RISLONE.. You ADD it to your new oil and it helps clean the engine. It is NOT a FLUSH and stays in the oil and cleans as the engine runs. Have never had to use it in my C5 but, I have used it in all my other high mileage vehicles that I purchased used. Seems to clean up the engine crankcase well.

http://www.barsproducts.com/100QR.htm

http://www.barsproducts.com/rislone_products.htm

http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums...Number=1076592

Other than synthetic oil, I have never had to run any other products/addatives in any of my LS engines. Maintain the oil change frequency and it will stay clean.

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agreed on the do not use gunk.

i have used all the lucas oil products in one vehicle or another and swear by them.
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Old Mar 4, 2011 | 03:44 PM
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Thanks , headed out to do my oil change now.
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