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Car Forum / Honda Cars / August 2006engine shampoo
Hi all, I've already searched the archives without finding an answer to my question. So here's the question. I own an Accord 1990 EXR that leaks a little bit of oil - around 1 quart every three months. I went to change my oil at a non-dealer mechanic and they said an engine `shampooing' would get rid of the leak. Is this correct? Does it necessarily have to be done in a dealership and can it damage anything? thanks in advance vlad Cleaning the engine may help a mechanic see where the leak is coming from, but it's not going to stop it. If anything, cleaning the engine may make the leak worse. > Hi all, > [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > thanks in advance > vlad The mechanic may have also been referring to using a cleaning oil to flush the internal engine components. That could cause more damage because particles may start floating around and get stuck in small holes needed for proper lubrication and cause blockages. > Cleaning the engine may help a mechanic see where the leak is coming from, > but it's not going to stop it. If anything, cleaning the engine may make [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] >> thanks in advance >> vlad Thanks a lot for clearing this for me. I'll just keep on adding a little bit of oil from time to time instead of going into more trouble. vlad > The mechanic may have also been referring to using a cleaning oil to flush > the internal engine components. That could cause more damage because [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > >> thanks in advance > >> vlad > Thanks a lot for clearing this for me. I'll just keep on adding a > little bit of oil from time to time instead of going into more trouble. what brand oil are you using? i've had variable results from different brands regarding leaks - long story short, castrol reduced my main seal leakage to the point where it's effectively stopped. different brands have different types and quantities of seal conditioners. > vlad > [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] >>>> thanks in advance >>>> vlad I've been putting in motomaster oil (cheapest I guess). I'll ask them to use castrol next time. thanks vlad > > Thanks a lot for clearing this for me. I'll just keep on adding a > > little bit of oil from time to time instead of going into more trouble. [quoted text clipped - 28 lines] > >>>> thanks in advance > >>>> vlad |
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