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 ...

Yours truly has a neutral opinion regarding engine flushes: I believe engine flushes are only necessary when the engine has sludge buildup. Sludge is a dark and thick substance from contaminated oil, ...

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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 ...

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 ...

Dear Tom and Ray: 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 ...

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 ...

Often overlooked, it's important to routinely flush your cooling system. For most car owners, their vehicles are an extension of their personality. So it’s no wonder that they are always ready to go ...

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 ...

Car enthusiasts often refer to two types of engine degreasers, which often come neatly packaged in aerosol cans, pump spray bottles, or degreasing wipes. Solvent-based engine degreasers contain ...