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Quote from: Raid on August 12, 2015, 22:40:12Quote from: Phil №❶ on August 12, 2015, 21:42:30AFAIK engine flushing is performed with solvent type materials. For a new, young motor, that is like poison so do NOT do a flush. Cruiserfied is an outstanding HY technician, so take his advice Thanks mate I will make sure to tell them not to do it thanksSee reply 21.Confused as 1said would flush BEFORE they drain the oil.I've done flush many many years ago, in fact the last century,. i drained oil but left filter on, then put in cheap oil of same grade along with flush stuff. Ran car for a while, can't recall how long. Drained again, replaced old filter them added new oil to correct level.With the oils of today no need to flush and more than likely flush would harm internal parts.Of course if any internal damage i would expect it not to be a warranty repair as hy don't put flush down in the service schedule, as far as i'm aware.Would not be going to them because they appear not to know how to service cars if flush is part if the recommended service schedule
Quote from: Phil №❶ on August 12, 2015, 21:42:30AFAIK engine flushing is performed with solvent type materials. For a new, young motor, that is like poison so do NOT do a flush. Cruiserfied is an outstanding HY technician, so take his advice Thanks mate I will make sure to tell them not to do it thanks
AFAIK engine flushing is performed with solvent type materials. For a new, young motor, that is like poison so do NOT do a flush. Cruiserfied is an outstanding HY technician, so take his advice
Did they not show you a royal flush - or wasn't it on the cards...
You have asked lots of questions and members have been patient with you and given you lots of good advice.However - on the subject of an engine oil flush - several very experienced members advised you that it is neither necessary nor advisable. Hence, I have to question why the dealer wants to do it. Flushing oil is as thin as paraffin and is now usually used only in the most extreme circumstances. Modern synthetic oils keep the engine clean even though they look black after a few miles. Leave too much flushing oil behind in the sump or engine galleries and it will dilute the engine oil with obvious consequences.A fuel flush is another matter. However - how much of the system are they going to flush? In hot countries like Australia some diesels have problems with fuel contamination with bugs breeding in the tank and when it is really bad they have the whole system from the fuel tank onwards flushed before henceforth using anti bug additives when they refuel the car to prevent a reoccurrence. Your garage may mean that they are just going to change the fuel filter and blow the lines through - who knows. I'm sure other more experienced members than I will pop along and voice their opinions later. Some of them will of course still be in bed. . Regarding sarcasm - you have been here long enough to know that this is not just a staid technical forum - but a lively and social one where humour is used as a lubricant. It flushes out peoples SOH and gives it a service. It's a good job I'm not sensitive to sarcasm the shed load I get directed at me by the boys here.
Wonder if they are putting in an additive.Again i don't see the need for additives in today's fuels.Did use it once some 40 years ago but only because the garage gave it away foc
Alan is correct, both oil & fuel do NOT need to be flushed, unless you are having a problem with your fuel. Diesel bug is an organic airborne growth that can cause big problems inside your tank. It is easily treated by adding a bug killing additive to your tank. It appears that it is quite uncommon in your region, so maybe not necessary. It can be introduced by simply refilling at a bad servo which doesn't sell much Diesel, so always fill up where you see plenty of trucks, the Diesel will always be fresher there. The only thing getting flushed is your wallet, cancel both IMO.As a youngster to the forum, take the sarcasm on the chin, it's character building. No one here is out to cause any insult. Try not to be too thin skinned, relax & have a laugh, life is too short.
I followed Alan's lead, but it should say so in his description why hasn't this been done @Raid, if your engine is petrol, DON'T FILL IT WITH DIESEL
I can't find any references to flushing fuel in a petrol engine.Possibly fuel injector flush (clean)
I think the fuel additives may be what Raid was told about. It's puzzling to hear the dealership talking about this as I wasn't aware it was possible to buy fuel in the UK that doesn't comply with European fuel standards.From the manual:*12:If good quality gasolines that meet Europe Fuel standards(EN228) or equivalents including fuel additives is not available,one bottle of additive is recommended. Additives areavailable from your authorized HYUNDAI dealer along withinformation on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.