GUNK ENGINE FLUSH

[@montecarl11121]

Great video. Good to see normal people explaining how with a humble approach.

[@AikidoTubeSock]

Instead of removing the valve cover to apply the chemical, have you tried the method of squirting the stuff into the intake manifold via a vacuum hose with the engine running? There are many how-to videos demonstrating techniques for doing this mostly using Seafoam but there are a couple using other chemicals such a Berryman's etc.

[@VarnHomestead]

but who am I, I don't know shit.. LOL you rock man!

[@2ndAmendProtector]

Bro...the only way to properly flush a crankcase is to completely drain all the old oil.......then, add 4 qrts of cheap oil with the bottle of flush chemical.......Idle for 5 minutes. Drain it all. Then add another 4 qrts of cheap oil by itself and idle for another 5 minutes because you MUST get ALL of that flush chemical out. Then drain it all. Now you are pretty much flushed of all the OLD oil from before and the flush chemical. BUT most important, you removed all the flush chemical from your crankcase. The way you did it in the video, you left a LOT of flush chemical behind, possibly up to a half cup. That changes the viscosity of the new oil you put in because the flush chemical is the consistency of water. Very bad for the bearings.

[@burns1210]

Eh. I used to just add the motor flush to the dirty oil, drive around the block, then change it. Never had a problem.

[@javarithms]

If you want to see a difference drain the old oil put in new cheap oil and then use the engine flush. The new oil will come out black!!

[@elmakednos]

I do the same.I bought motor medic but I didn't used it.I will see other videos and decide.

[@STBRetired1]

My thought exactly. It makes you wonder what color he expected to see when the old oil was already black.

[@Badgertronix]

That is a super clean engine, you have looked after it well. I never bother with engine flush for vehicles that get regular maintenance.

[@RICKAFIX]

+Badgertronix Thanks Badger that seems to be the general statement about the engine flush

[@danielsimpson8929]

Your flush was fine. People that regularly maintain their engine properly, see less dramatic results from a flush. The b12 onto the lifters was a new one for me. Makes sense though. Rockers sure looked spotless. Thanks for the video. Then again who the fuck am I anyway. ;) cheers

[@jewllake]

LOL! Well you certainly know something! Your engine has over 200K miles. Happy holidays!

[@RICKAFIX]

+jewllake lol never thought of that... haha thanks jewlake

[@stuzman52]

Hey Rick... If you change the engine oil regularly as you do, I don't think that you'll see much difference in your engine. Have a good one Rick!

[@RICKAFIX]

+stuzman52 thanks Terry that seems to be the general consensuses

[@justaguy4real]

Someone once told me using a product like this can cause leaks being that it'll dissolve some blockage sludge from some areas and make time areas for leakage. Made sense to me so I'm hesitant to try this stuff.

[@icekk007]

Yes, your oil is dark, but it does not mean it has reached its end of life. Does the oil smell burnt? Doe it smell of gasoline? It is best to do an used oil analysis to determine the oil condition. Check out Blackstone labs.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Man that engine bay is spotless, Ha I thought I was the only one that done that. I never tried the flush stuff I change my oils every 3K and ya it looks just as black. Any news on the oil leak investigation .

[@RICKAFIX]

+Steve Rob I cleaned the engine seems to be coming out of the bottom weep hole of the bell housing I am going to take out my fuel injectors tomorrow and clean them so I will take a look at the oil sending and camshaft sensor tomorrow..I park in a ditch so the truck leans to the right so I think that is why it was dripping out the dip stick...

[@SteveRobReviews]

+the404man I use full synthetic 5w-30 in my Silverado same year as Ricks truck made by Imperial Oil / Exxon

[@RICKAFIX]

+the404man use Pennzoil 5-30 high mileage then put the slick50 high mileage additive in was thinking about going to a synthetic but not sure if it matters at this stage

[@michaelc9128]

the404man sounds like a salesman for royal purple to me

[@z31rider24]

Javarithms I was about to mention that. I'm not a fan of these engine flushes as I believe it's Karosene or something similar. I'f ur gonna use this product, drain ur oil. Add new oil, preferably slightly thicker oil. Add ur flush and idle 5-10 minutes. A cheaper and more effective method is. Flush with ATF. Drain ur oil and , fill up with ATF plus new oil filter. Run on idle for 15-20 minutes. Drain atf, install another filter and new oil. Make sure new oil is run for about 1000 k as it will be contaminated with atf, no worries any atf left over helps clean ur engine. Drain and fill after 1000 k and ur good to go. once or twice a year per flush is sufficient. Make sure that you change ur oil when it's time to service ur engine. Maintenance is key.

[@appletree8441]

HEY! That mosquito was my friend!

[@wyattoneable]

I looked at the comments and I think that one guy is correct. If your taking care of your engine you may not see a big difference. I've never though to use an engine flush. I may look into that, thanks.

[@ahoif]

Hahaha I love this dude. I don’t know shit. 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@alisaleh4758]

Hi i have 03 tahoe 5.3 i have constant ticking noise at idle only does it all time cold and hot hoes away when rpm goes up 1000rpm any idea what the problem is oil pressure is normal only thing seem to help is using heavier oil weigh or lucas oil additives using factory 5w30 makes noise more noticeable any idea if what might be causing this noise oil always changed at 3000 miles using castrol gtx and acdelco oil filter ?

[@RICKAFIX]

mine has been doing that for a very long time..years....there is a tsa from gm saying it is normal lol I just let mine engine warm up and it goes away

[@alisaleh4758]

Yeh but mines keep ticking even when warm as soon I accelerate a little it goes away notcible only in drive at low rpm idle i suspesious the lifters i was told they are roller lifter on cam and they wear out a little over time but using lucas oil stabilizer seem to make runs smooth but im afraid to damage oil pump due to its oil thickened

[@RICKAFIX]

+Ali Saleh maybe a exhaust leak...the bolts that attach the exhaust manifold snap off over time I just did a video of that last year...look and see if your exhaust manifold bolts are ok

[@MaDcOw1986]

havent tried it in my car but what we did in my motorcycle was drained all the oil first, put some diesel in the oil pan, run the engine for a minute, drain the diesel, and pour another clean diesel, run the engine again and drain, repeat process until only clear diesel is draining. Then let it sit for a few minutes for the diesel settle at the bottom, then use blower or air compressor to blow away excess diesel before pouring in a clean engine oil..

[@RICKAFIX]

+Paul Raymund Chan cool yeah there are a bunch if different techniques I have been using this stuff for a long time and have had no problems so if it not broken don't fix it lol thanks paul

[@EXOVCDS]

Opening the oil filter can sometimes show a lot of debris that comes loose after a flush... but like others have said, if the engine is taken care of, you won't see much of a difference. 👍 Thumbs up in case the icon doesn't show up. :)

[@RICKAFIX]

+Thomas EXOVCDS Icon was a go...that is a good point thanks Thomas

[@thomasmartin4087]

Is that carb cleaner intake cleaner good for The Vow

[@wysetech2000]

That's a very clean engine inside. The engine flush has nothing to remove. I would stick with the oil you are using. Sometimes a minor leak will leak worse with synthetic.

[@RICKAFIX]

+wysetech2000 I read that to about synthetics also thanks...I still want to know...next time I might try it with fresh oil then it should show if there is a difference I always figure it out after I do the video lol

[@tweker69]

It's Damn near impossible to get all of the flush out. Last thing you want is an oil breakdown chemical floating around in your new oil.

[@RICKAFIX]

been doing it for over 15 years and no problems 286k on the motor and i drive al over the country

[@AlToor7]

Try a bypass oil filter it will keep the oil clean

[@leocadena6844]

Why would you expect the same used burnt oil to change color with the flush product in it? hmmm!

[@justinp8946]

how many miles on that beast, Rick?

[@RICKAFIX]

I just drove from florida to Scottsdale Arizona 3200 mile almost got 20mpg lol 236,000

[@justinp8946]

+RICKAFIX nice!! I live in Mesa, az. trucks in good shape.

[@geraldcampbell7437]

It is.a big difference I use motor medic.and.kleen flow. And transmission oil 1/2 litre the oil was new it came out so.black and I do engine flush very time I change oil on a 2004 sunfire

[@meangreen376]

Gerald Campbell 66

[@dancamilleri6737]

Sat here waiting for my car to be returned from a service. I got a called to be told that due to high miles. They had to carry out a flush. Due to being a little gunky. How can i tell if they not just pulling the wool over me and just saying they doing work they not doing. 91 pound service came back 196 pound. How can one find out if they pulling a con

[@RICKAFIX]

+Dan camilleri sounds expensive...all they did was pour a quart of engine flush in the oil and run the engine for 15 minutes then the usual oil change...

[@nickv4073]

What makes you think they did anything at all except charge for an engine flush? I would never trust a quick change oil place. Dan, learn to do these things yourself. It ain't rocket science.

[@RICKAFIX]

yup

[@mikejonsson7235]

The best way to flush an engine is to drain the old oil and put some new really cheap oil and leave the car on for 30min then drain all the oil and change oil filter and put a high quality oil in the engine

[@sureshvadgama2838]

Mike Johansson cheap oil may not have cleansing property so it can not remove carbon deposit sluj etc

[@aznnp77]

That sounds like an incredible waste of oil to me.

[@oibal60]

I usually use Motor Medic, but heck, I'll try this. I also use B12.

[@RICKAFIX]

+Gerald's Videos good stuff gerald

[@markm5674]

someone has to put in clean engine oil and the detergent, run it for a while and then drain. Place next to clean oil. Should be able to tell a difference big or small. Hmm maybe Ill make a vid... thanks

[@RICKAFIX]

Sounds like a good idea

[@deankentala1382]

Awesome shirt. Go Cubbies

[@RICKAFIX]

there is aways next year Go Cubbies

[@teerification]

rockers not lifters. lifters ride the cam. rockers sit on pushrod.

[@esaumoreno7405]

The push rods have lil holes that leak in top of lifters

[@wtbm123]

Cool

[@FrenchValleyAirport]

That's a manly drain pan

[@RICKAFIX]

+Twitch Kappa thanks I think

[@jlreese94]

Do seafoam in the crankcase and do a video on that and see if it changes unlike that motor flush

[@RICKAFIX]

I find the B-12 works better than seafoam...I use B12 in the gas tank all the time and if you watch the second vid on cleaning the fuel ijectors your see why

[@michaelc9128]

what would make a kinda scientific video. drain all old oil, put some cheap new oil in with flush then drain and view results

[@RICKAFIX]

+Michael C yup or even if you switch to synthetic and cut open the oil filter and see what it cleaned out

[@MonoLucas123]

Oil didnt really look that black.. still a nice gold copper tint.

[@RICKAFIX]

i have used gunk for a very long time....even when i get a oil change when i am on the road ill buy it and put it in before i drive up to get it changed so I hope the inside of the engine is clean as can be...for 271k miles on it

[@BACONNWRAPPED]

how the hell do you expect the oil to look different if you're looking at the same exact oil?..... let all the black oil drain out.... put new clean oil in with the engine flush.... let it run.... and then drain that one too... then you can compare the two.... lol....

[@RICKAFIX]

lol

[@gerardodiaz7427]

its 10 to 15 minutes preferably 15

[@zappa916]

what did u expect ? silly test

[@RICKAFIX]

+AngeV2 true lol