Engine Flush

[Pirate_copy]

Hey

I want to give my engine a good flush out before doing my oil change at the weekend

Any product recommendations?

I know Seafoam for cleaning the injection system, but this is for the oilways.

I am doing it as i have a horrible rattle from inside the engine (not the chain tensioner) and want to try this before replacing lifters (£500-£600)

[B/\/\W]

Ouch, so the sound is more from within the engine, rather than something on the outside of the block?

I'm not sure about products, I was just going to ask what thickness of oil you were putting in. Also how many litres including the filter? It turns out mine is 4 litres, I though it was 4.5, but I have 1 litre left in the bottle out of 5!

[Pirate_copy]

I am using 10-40 fully synthetic Mobil 1 mate

Think it is 5.5 litres on mine

I was wondering if the valve that keeps the oil around the cam is all gunked up and so is not working properly. Guess we will find out soon :)

[B/\/\W]

10-40 sounds good. Mobil 1, GREAT! :D

I thought you liked Castrol?

[Pirate_copy]

I dont really have a favourite buddy. my ultimate is Royal Purple but thats about it

The mobile 1 was half price so was a VERY good oil for a nice price

[nelson22]

did you get a flush pirate and was it any good
if so which one

[DarkTalon]

I'm curious, do you all use SeaFoam in the normal can or the aerosol?

[Pirate_copy]

I used a flush called Forte Flush and is the best i have ever used. Most of the ones you get off the shelf are just paraffin based but this really did get rid of a load of crap!!

[chazzmo318]

Hi everyone..i have a 318 is ..any way to get more low end power?

[VTi]

Hi everyone..i have a 318 is ..any way to get more low end power?

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[Pirate_copy]

Hi everyone..i have a 318 is ..any way to get more low end power?

Hey buddy, welcome to the fest

Your 4 banger is not really made for speed but you can indeed do some bits to help

Have you read my Mod thread? - http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=205147

If i was you, i would start with a full service and add Iridium IX spark plugs, then maybe add a CAI. I know they dont do as much to your engines as they do to out straight sixes as the MAS doesn't really recognise them but it WILL help and gives you amazing sound too :)

[nelson22]

Hey buddy, welcome to the fest

Your 4 banger is not really made for speed but you can indeed do some bits to help

Have you read my Mod thread? - http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=205147

If i was you, i would start with a full service and add Iridium IX spark plugs, then maybe add a CAI. I know they dont do as much to your engines as they do to out straight sixes as the MAS doesn't really recognise them but it WILL help and gives you amazing sound too :)

don't forget to get a decent exhaust

[Pirate_copy]

Next step indeed!

[nelson22]

how much did you pay for the forte
thing is i'm just bidding on some on ebay with extra fuel cleaner bottle thrown in
just want to make sure i'm not gettin riped off

[Pirate_copy]

£7.20 but didn't shop around :(

Excellent stuff though, very impressed. Make sure you run it on idle for at least 30 mins :)

[nelson22]

£7.20 but didn't shop around :(

Excellent stuff though, very impressed. Make sure you run it on idle for at least 30 mins :)

i was probably gonne leave it in for a couple of days to be honest
the last one i got was pants said to run engine for half hour then drain
but i could still see build up when i opened the oil cap

[Pirate_copy]

You mean run the car on the road with it in there??

Dont do that dude, it makes your oil WAY too thin

[nelson22]

You mean run the car on the road with it in there??

Dont do that dude, it makes your oil WAY too thin

lucky if i do 50 mile in a couple of days though
when i had a mondeo(years ago)i got an engine flush and it said to leave in for a week that seemed to do the job thats why i was gonna leave it in a couple of days

[Pirate_copy]

Some are made to do that but the Forte is VERY thin buddy

Just be careful

[nelson22]

Some are made to do that but the Forte is VERY thin buddy

Just be careful

no worries pal think i will follow the label:)

[Pirate_copy]

:thumbup:

[samsonite]

Pirate, did you get rid of the rattle out of interest?

[Pirate_copy]

Yes buddy, is all but gone now...WOOHOO

[samsonite]

I had a rattle that turned into a squeaking, but only happened when I pressed the accelerator - sounded like it was under the bonnet. When the suspension coils were fitted, it disappeared. I'm happy, but not sure how it was connected to the accelerator!

[DarkTalon]

I had a rattle that turned into a squeaking, but only happened when I pressed the accelerator - sounded like it was under the bonnet. When the suspension coils were fitted, it disappeared. I'm happy, but not sure how it was connected to the accelerator!

the torque applied under throttle lifts the front a lil, maybe it was relieving enough pressure to make the squeak?

[samsonite]

the torque applied under throttle lifts the front a lil, maybe it was relieving enough pressure to make the squeak?

I think I would go with that explanation. Mystery solved!