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 ...

Q. I recently brought my car into a franchise shop for an oil change. I pulled in when I saw that they changed oil for $24.95, which is a little cheaper than most places. After about five minutes, a ...

To flush or not to flush, that is the question more often as auto service shops of all stripes suggest the service for your engine. It is drowning out the mechanic’s mantra to change your oil and ...

Anyone remotely familiar with diesel engines understands the importance of oil and coolant, as they are the lifeblood of the powerplant. Oil lubricates, water cools—and one without the other typically ...

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 ...

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 ...

An engine flush washes the gunk out of your car's engine – and most cars will never need one, says an engine expert. "If you do your oil changes regularly you shouldn't have a need for an engine flush ...

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 ...