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am4nf

 posted on 3rd May 10 at 19:48

Get it used, I had mine done and it runs soooo much better


Minty_Fresh

 posted on 3rd May 10 at 18:18

quote:
Originally posted by Daveskater
quote:
Originally posted by mk4_boy
i already have the engine flush, and yes its a 1.1 saxo runabout but i still want it to run at its best..
Well then if you already have it, why are you asking? ;)


because it only cost £4 and i can easily take it back.. :|


Daveskater

 posted on 3rd May 10 at 16:08

quote:
Originally posted by mk4_boy
i already have the engine flush, and yes its a 1.1 saxo runabout but i still want it to run at its best..
Well then if you already have it, why are you asking? ;)


vcsport16v

 posted on 3rd May 10 at 15:23

I used it to stop tapping noises and it worked. Engines running really well since.


harrisp

 posted on 3rd May 10 at 14:02

Id rather fix a leaky seal anyway.


sri_baby

 posted on 3rd May 10 at 13:04

ive always used one just to be on the safe side


N3CRO

 posted on 3rd May 10 at 11:46

quote:
Originally posted by mk4_boy
its not the reddex stuff mate, its the engine flush that you use when doing an oil and filter change, the reddex that you put in your fuel is to clean the injectors etc


Ah, fair enuff :)


daine

 Icon depicting mood of post posted on 2nd May 10 at 23:27

I worked as a technician for years at vauxhall, and I always flush, weather it be the one you buy or mixture of diesel and hydrolic oil. Its good to keep the engine clean on the inside.:thumbs:


Rob B

 posted on 2nd May 10 at 22:40

Engine flush removes deposit's that may have built up around vital seals etc over time. You will be hard pushed to find a tuner who reconmends using it.


Minty_Fresh

 posted on 2nd May 10 at 22:10

its not the reddex stuff mate, its the engine flush that you use when doing an oil and filter change, the reddex that you put in your fuel is to clean the injectors etc


N3CRO

 posted on 2nd May 10 at 21:39

If this is the stuff you put in with petrol then I used it on my Corsa, never did it any harm.


Minty_Fresh

 posted on 2nd May 10 at 21:24

i already have the engine flush, and yes its a 1.1 saxo runabout but i still want it to run at its best..


Daveskater

 posted on 2nd May 10 at 19:41

I wouldn't bother personally, it's a 1.1 Saxo runabout :lol:


scottyp1989

 posted on 2nd May 10 at 19:00

some people will say dont some say do its personal choice tbh


basslinecorsa

 posted on 2nd May 10 at 14:47

No, if your really bothered about it, do two oil changes within about 500 miles.


Minty_Fresh

 posted on 2nd May 10 at 13:29

in the middle of servicing my 1.1 saxo daily runner, just not sure wether to use the engine flush when doing the oil and filter change?

it hasnt been serviced in 2 years, so guessing its had random types of oil used to keep the level of oil up (reason for me buying the engine flush) but just heard iffy things about using it, that it causes damage or doesnt do anything and so forth..

think its worth doing?

thanks