Flush or not to flush that is the question!

oldguy

After looking at various web sites on the subject of engine flushing, it would apppear that there are mixed opinions on this subject.
I have an SRI150 with 44K on the clock, and have had this for the past 12 months in which time I have clocked 5K only but have changed the oil 3 times (full synthetic). The last and very recent one was with a timing chain kit replacement.
I am thinking of doing an engine flush at the next oil change, but prior to the change I am considering using Wynnes Hydraulic tappet additive ,and then flushing using Forte stuff. However after visiting various forums I am now confused as to whether or not this is a good thing or a bad thing to do.
Does anybody out there with a Veccy B have any experience in using either of these additives and whether or not there are any adverse reactions, and whether or not this actually works?

mark1319

Unless you know it's had an engine flush every time it's had an oil change I'd say no. Any sludge that gets shifted and ends up blocking an oil line will only be bad thing and an absolute ar$e to try and fix. It's up to you at the end of the day, but I'd personally say know as it's done a fair bit of miles already and without knowing when it had a flush last if at all I wouldn't risk it.

That's my side anyway 😃

MikeS

i wouldnt flush it tbh

i wouldnt flush any car unless you know foreign shit has got into the oil and contaminated it

i heard some right horror stories

oldguy

Thanks for the replies - it would seem to be a no no!.

djsri

i have flushed my car twice in a year....its done 75 k when i had and now im up too 85 and in tht time i have done oil twice and flushed both times...had no probs so far