Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2006 09:57:23 +1300 From: Richard Sutherland-Smith <richard.ssnospamr.net.nz> Subject: Re: Sludge and Flush
> Jo Anne Coyne wrote: >> Hi, all. >> >> >> We have a '99 2.3L approaching the end of its basic warranty life. It is not >> showing any sludge symptoms yet. However, if sludge develops down the road, >> I'm worried about Saab honouring the extended warranty, and doubt the >> various claims of oil additives. More aggressive treatments like ATF are >> scary. >> >> Can anyone tell me if there is a safe, effective, flushing fluid that will >> purge an engine of sludge? >> >> >> >> Thanks >> >> Jo Anne >> > > The safest, most effective fluid you can put into that engine is Mobil1 > 5W30 motor oil. Do it at about twice the manufacturers recommended > intervals and you will not have sludging problems. > suggest www.carbibles.com/engineoil_bible.html NB there is an underline between ..oil and bible! -- Richard & Mary Sutherland-Smith 19 Webb Road, Wanganui 5001, NZ
