What are your thoughts on using it? I've heard that the detergents in it are too harsh for our motors, is this true?

 

An old mechanics trick is to run a quart of auto tranny fluid through the engine for a minute making sure not to rev the engine and keeping it at idle (or you'll damage the engine). Than drain it all out, maybe flush the engine with a quart of oil and then fill it back up.

 

anybody else?

 

I don't see it in the owners manual nor in the service coupons (e.g. 30k, 60k, etc. service specials)
As long as you don't add Slick 50 or some other ****, and change the oil often and while the oil is hot, flushing is probably not needed.

 

I heard some motor flushes might contain some detergents that are too strong and harsh for our seals. I actually did GaryLube's ATF trick and my seals are just fine. Which reminds me I need to do another motor flush

 

newbie question. How often do flush your motor?

 

every other time i do my oil change

 

I use stp engine flush at least twice a year. Pour in current oil, then start the car and run it at 2000 rpm for 10- 20 mins then drain the oil and change filters and replace with new oil. Trust me does no harm and you will be surprised what comes out.

STU