Oil Additives - Remove Sludge

[Plimbob]

I wanted to get you guy's input on what is the most effective additive to remove oil sludge.

I know there is the Seafoam process. I have also heard that the BG EPR additive is effective as well.

Any others you all have good experiences with?

Thanks for the feedback.

 

[STORMIN08]

Our 07 started having the lifter tick at about 80k...after some reading about the lifter orfice being somewhat small...i started usuing HotShots Secret, sticktion eliminator.

Works great, no nouse and spotless oil during changes.

 

[kbuskill]

I have used Kreen and it is really good stuff.

Run in oil for 1000 miles and then change oil and filter.

It is only sold online and you can't buy it in Comiefornia so you know it is good shit.... Lol

It is sold by Kano labs. Google kreen and read some of the reviews.

Also transmission fluid is a great cleaner because of all the detergents... You can substitute 1 quart of trans fluid in place of the oil and it will get a lot of crud out.

 

[inmypassatlife]

Kreen, then call it a day

 

[NGAneer]

I've not done the others but seafoam has helped mine. Did it at every change for about 2 or 3 changes, by the end my oil was lasing longer and the engine was much quieter.

 

[2011SSVHOE]

interesting, as I have 74k on the clock, no lifter problems just wondering if I could head something off here . HHmmmm due for lof at 75k.

 

[Ex Euro Driver]

I have used Kreen and it is really good stuff.

Run in oil for 1000 miles and then change oil and filter.

It is only sold online and you can't buy it in Comiefornia so you know it is good shit.... Lol

It is sold by Kano labs. Google kreen and read some of the reviews.

Also transmission fluid is a great cleaner because of all the detergents... You can substitute 1 quart of trans fluid in place of the oil and it will get a lot of crud out.

Careful with your words, some of us actually like living here. I don't bash your home....

 

[2011SSVHOE]

no lets get it straight it's the land of Sex, drugs, and rock n roll. or something like that, we must be politicaly correct !!!

 

[kbuskill]

Careful with your words, some of us actually like living here. I don't bash your home....

It would be OK if you did because I don't get butt hurt over someone's words.... Especially on the internet... Lol

I think California is a beautiful place that has been absolutely ruined by all of the tree huggers and politicians. It is the most **** retentive state in the country bar none. I drive a truck for a living and the 55mph speed limit state wide is ridiculous especially when some of the neighboring states are 75-80 mph. Taxes are astronomical and the state is bankrupt and the gun bans and regulations are atrocious. I am glad you enjoy it, you couldn't pay me to live there. My 2 cents.

 

[Jason_S]

The state of the State of California is really off topic. FYI, they fixed their budgetary issues a few years ago.

Back on topic:

I've run seafoam in the oil of a number of engines. I've seen generally good results. "Best" results were from a '93 Jeep YJ w/ 2.5L. I left it in for 50ish city miles. Oil looked brand new for at least the first thousand miles after the change.

BG has solid products, if you can find them. Never had a complaint.

For an engine with AFM or like the oil fired injectors on the powerstroke, I preferred transmission fluid or marvel mystery oil.

Honestly though, there are enough detergents in name brand synthetic oil, just a little slower with less likely hood for issues from chunks of slugde being washed loose. I also noticed that I was less likely to see a difference from an oil additive in an engine that had already run a few oil intervals with synthetic.

 

[Plimbob]

I went ahead and ordered a quart of Kreen from Kano Labs. Followed recommendations- 8oz in the oil. It says to run for a 1,000 miles and drain. I'll plan to run it for 500-750 and then drain and replace. I'll update there after.

 

[Plimbob]

I wanted to follow up on this. I added 8 oz of Kreen to my 07 @ 226,256 miles(owned for 190,000 of the 226,000). I have used Valvoline ML 5w30 for the last 80,000 miles and Puralator 1 filters. The oil change intervals are 3,500-4,000 and I do it myself. Oil is normally dark when drained, driving is mix of highway and town.

The oil was black when drained. It seems to have eliminated any lifter ping at start up. It also seems to be running better but that could be my imagination??

All in all, it seemed to have done some good. We'll see what the color of the oil is at the next change.

 

[iamdub]

Interesting. You gonna run 8 oz. of Kreen in this oil for 500-750 miles and change again or run it for the final 500-750 miles of a normal oil change interval?

 

[HiHoeSilver]

I use some Kano products in my shop. They have some great formulas. I plan to run some Kreen through mine at the end of this interval.

 

[Plimbob]

I was going to run another 8oz in it at 750 prior to changing out what I put in yesterday. Drain and see what it looks like. The oil change after this one - not add any Kreen and see what that change looks like.

Over on Bob's The Oil Guy site there are folks who swear by products produced by Kano Labs.

 

[HiHoeSilver]

I was going to run another 8oz in it at 750 prior to changing out what I put in yesterday. Drain and see what it looks like. The oil change after this one - not add any Kreen and see what that change looks like.

Over on Bob's The Oil Guy site there are folks who swear by products produced by Kano Labs.

If you haven't ever tried the aero kroil, buy a can just to have. If makes wd40 or 3 in 1 look like a joke.

 

[2011SSVHOE]

If you haven't ever tried the aero kroil, buy a can just to have. If makes wd40 or 3 in 1 look like a joke.

Yep we use that Kroil at work, I work on Airplanes and it is realy good stuff!!!

 

[Plimbob]

Thanks for the advice, I will definitely get some Kroil. I am going to have to get another quart of Kreen to try on the kids vehicles, I'll pick one up then.

 

[iamdub]

I was going to run another 8oz in it at 750 prior to changing out what I put in yesterday. Drain and see what it looks like. The oil change after this one - not add any Kreen and see what that change looks like.

Over on Bob's The Oil Guy site there are folks who swear by products produced by Kano Labs.

Cool. Keep us updated. I did a little reading on this stuff and am tempted to run a cycle. I don't believe my motor is sludged up at all but I figure once cycle of Kreen to ensure there's at least no varnish anywhere would be good preventative maintenance. I'll treat the oil and fuel system.

 

[HiHoeSilver]

Cool. Keep us updated. I did a little reading on this stuff and am tempted to run a cycle. I don't believe my motor is sludged up at all but I figure once cycle of Kreen to ensure there's at least no varnish anywhere would be good preventative maintenance. I'll treat the oil and fuel system.

This is pretty much my train of thought, too.