Backflush Engine? NOT cooling system.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Addison IL
Question? Backflush Engine? NOT cooling system.
Within the last 1000 miles I had new pistons and rings put into a stock 00 coupe. The engine was knocking upon start and the dealer said that was what was needed and warranty paid.
I now am told that I should "back flush" the engine, with MOBIL ONE of course, to the tune of $180.00.
Has anyone ever heard of this? Wouldn't the pan have been off for the honing of the walls and any debris fallen through or out?
An oil change, yeah.."backflush?" I say NAH.
Any comment welcome.
Thanks
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I now am told that I should "back flush" the engine, with MOBIL ONE of course, to the tune of $180.00.
Has anyone ever heard of this? Wouldn't the pan have been off for the honing of the walls and any debris fallen through or out?
An oil change, yeah.."backflush?" I say NAH.
Any comment welcome.
Thanks
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Re: Backflush Engine? NOT cooling system. (Stilcrazee)
:bs :bs
It sounds like the dealers new lil toy is using that pressure flush or whatever he calls it. THey just pump hot oil under pressure through the enigne. CAn help with engines using regular oil, but with synth, it is not needed. Probably just anthoer high margin (for them :D ) usless process (for you).
IMO :cheers:
It sounds like the dealers new lil toy is using that pressure flush or whatever he calls it. THey just pump hot oil under pressure through the enigne. CAn help with engines using regular oil, but with synth, it is not needed. Probably just anthoer high margin (for them :D ) usless process (for you).
IMO :cheers:
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Re: Question? Backflush Engine? NOT cooling system. (Stilcrazee)
I agree with the above. I'd certainly change the oil fairly quickly, say after a thousand miles. I wouldn't pay $180 for this "Flush" thing.
You know, if this was necessary, then it should have been covered as part of the warranty repair, right? Hmm? I'd mention that to the dealer.
You know, if this was necessary, then it should have been covered as part of the warranty repair, right? Hmm? I'd mention that to the dealer.
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Melting Slicks
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Re: Question? Backflush Engine? NOT cooling system. (Duck916)
The dealer, service writer, only "recommended" the proceedure. I quote, "After all it is a $40k car, and $180.00 is a small investment"...
I really do like the dealership and the writer, I had purchased the car used only 2 weeks before having this done. I signed the bill to GM..$3400.00!!!
Didn't buy it from them.
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I really do like the dealership and the writer, I had purchased the car used only 2 weeks before having this done. I signed the bill to GM..$3400.00!!!
Didn't buy it from them.
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Re: Question? Backflush Engine? NOT cooling system. (Stilcrazee)
The dealer, service writer, only "recommended" the proceedure. I quote, "After all it is a $40k car, and $180.00 is a small investment"...
Welcome to the Forum, Stilcrazee :cheers:
