Hello Paul, my Mercedes C200 has been parked for four years and I have been advised to flush the engine. Apparently the oil has become thick and lumpy. Can I flush it at a petrol station? George Hello ...

Engine flush is a process performed to remove fine metallic particles that result from the wear and tear of metal components inside an engine The friction between metal parts causes wear and tear.

Hello George, I have my reservations about the traditional flushing of engines. Before I share my concerns, let us understand why flushing of the engine is done. Engine flushing is the cleaning of ...

Dear Car Fix: I have a 2004 Kia Spectra, a four-cylinder with 54,000 miles, and a 2009 Kia Rondo, six-cylinder with 4,500 miles. So obviously they are not driven much. Recently I went to the local car ...

Q: My daughter has a 2004 Monte Carlo SS with the 3.8-liter motor. It uses about two quarts of oil between 3,500-mile changes. At the last oil change, the shop wanted to flush the motor, saying it ...

One of the most common mistakes at the gas station is accidentally filling diesel into a gas engine, or vice versa. The consequences are almost always dire, but what happens when you fill up your ...

I have a question about engine flushing. The other day, I went to my usual mechanic for my 3,000-mile oil change and tire rotation, and he tried to sell me on a "Bilstein Engine Flush." He showed me a ...

Q. I’ve always gone to the dealership for service. Until recently I’ve been pleased, but the last two times the service manager has strongly suggested I have an engine oil flush performed. This isn’t ...

The engine is the most important part of your car, so you better take good care of it. The engine is the most important component in your car. If it fails, not only does your car not function, but ...