12,000 mile engine oil flush

iLlmAtIc21390 · 11-02-2009, 09:56 AM

I'm in at the dealer this morning getting my oil changed and the service advisor recommend that I have the engine oil flushed next service. I was given a price of $129.99 and that includes my mobile 1 synthetic oil change and filter change that I normally get done plus the flush. He said it can prevent sludge and deposit buildup in the oil pan and other engine parts. What I'm wanting to know is it worth it? Anyone ever have it done?

mindonmatter · 11-02-2009, 10:44 AM

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He said it can prevent sludge and deposit buildup in the oil pan and other engine parts.

Uhmm, isn't that what an oil change is for??

Just another way to rake in $$$.

2008G-Man · 11-02-2009, 10:45 AM

I'm no mechanical expert but I though sludge wasn't an issue with synthetics. I always heard flushes were bad since some sort of "thinner" (not paint thinner) was used and the car run for a short period of time. That "thinner" product doesn't provide the protection that oil does so it can hurt a car. Now I'm going on some things I was told once a long time ago, things may have changed now.

Black Betty · 11-02-2009, 10:49 AM

Do not waste your money. You don't need any "engine flush". 12K mikes is barely broken in good for a modern engine. There is no sludge in there to flush. Don't continue to do business with someone so blatantly trying to rip you off. Next he'll offer to clean your spark plugs for $100.

xlack · 11-02-2009, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Black Betty

Do not waste your money. You don't need any "engine flush". 12K mikes is barely broken in good for a modern engine. There is no sludge in there to flush. Don't continue to do business with someone so blatantly trying to rip you off. Next he'll offer to clean your spark plugs for $100.

CHI-TOWN G37 · 11-02-2009, 11:24 AM

Give that dealer the flush and move on.

2008G-Man · 11-02-2009, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Black Betty

Do not waste your money. You don't need any "engine flush". 12K mikes is barely broken in good for a modern engine. There is no sludge in there to flush. Don't continue to do business with someone so blatantly trying to rip you off. Next he'll offer to clean your spark plugs for $100.

DOH .... I got ripped off, I paid $150 for plug cleaning.

joeposter · 11-02-2009, 01:34 PM

I don't think an oil flush is any more of a ripoff than pushing synthetic or 3k oil change intervals.

KnoxvilleG37 · 11-02-2009, 01:54 PM

^^^ $130 for a service that is 100% NOT NEEDED?! That sounds like a HUGE ripoff to me. Yeah, synthetic isn't required nor are 3000mi intervals.....but to push an engine flush on someone with only 12,000 miles?!? That's CRAP. SCAM. RIPOFF. Engines shouldn't be flushed anyways. Regular oil and filter changes with quality products will prevent varnish and sludge. Just my $.02.

chasemyaccord · 11-02-2009, 06:37 PM

The dealer is on the right.

Mike P · 11-02-2009, 06:39 PM

^ +1 lol!

da mayor · 11-02-2009, 07:52 PM

we do have a system that fully cleans and pushes the deposits out of the car. If you're leasing the car, people could care less. But if you're owning the car to run it up to 200k and drive it hard, there are dirt and grime that you see come out of the system...

juicybusa · 11-02-2009, 08:10 PM

Honda specifically and expressly recommends against engine oil flush procedures in their engines. Says it actually can cause the engine to prematurely fail.

juicybusa · 11-02-2009, 08:17 PM

Hope this link works-- this is Honda-Nissan-Ford and GM's position on engine flushing

http://media.nbcbayarea.com/document...+Documents.pdf

chasemyaccord · 11-02-2009, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by juicybusa

Honda specifically and expressly recommends against engine oil flush procedures in their engines. Says it actually can cause the engine to prematurely fail.

You mean I've been driving a Honda all this time?!?!

I just can't see how a car can benefit from an oil flush that early, period.

11-02-2009, 09:56 AM	#1
iLlmAtIc21390 Registered User Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2008 Location: Flushing Queens, NYC Posts: 352	12,000 mile engine oil flush I'm in at the dealer this morning getting my oil changed and the service advisor recommend that I have the engine oil flushed next service. I was given a price of $129.99 and that includes my mobile 1 synthetic oil change and filter change that I normally get done plus the flush. He said it can prevent sludge and deposit buildup in the oil pan and other engine parts. What I'm wanting to know is it worth it? Anyone ever have it done? __________________ 09 G37[COLOR="Red"]s[/COLOR] Coupe BO 7AT: Premium : Tech : Spoiler : Sport : Navi : Kick Plates : [COLOR="Cyan"]Cool White[/COLOR] LED's: Berks : GT Spec : [COLOR="Cyan"]5000K[/COLOR] HID's : Eibach Pro Kit : Volk GT30's Wrapped in Yokohama's : KP Tech Window up via Intelligent Key : Navi Bypass : 20% Tint : [URL="http://www.detailedimage.com/wax.php?id=5411&url=detailedimage.com"]Detailed Image[/URL] Certified Geek

11-02-2009, 10:45 AM	#3
2008G-Man Registered User Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Northern MD Posts: 199	I'm no mechanical expert but I though sludge wasn't an issue with synthetics. I always heard flushes were bad since some sort of "thinner" (not paint thinner) was used and the car run for a short period of time. That "thinner" product doesn't provide the protection that oil does so it can hurt a car. Now I'm going on some things I was told once a long time ago, things may have changed now. __________________ 2008 Journey,Premium,Blue Slate \| Illuminated Sills \| LED's-Trunk,Door,Map & License

11-02-2009, 10:49 AM	#4
Black Betty El mero mero! 2008 Infiniti G37 Trader Score: (21) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Baytown, TX Posts: 7,169	Do not waste your money. You don't need any "engine flush". 12K mikes is barely broken in good for a modern engine. There is no sludge in there to flush. Don't continue to do business with someone so blatantly trying to rip you off. Next he'll offer to clean your spark plugs for $100. __________________ Get your custom grounding kits at If Black Betty doesn't look good, I don't look good!

11-02-2009, 11:24 AM	#6
CHI-TOWN G37 Gone Old School Muscle Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 3,483	Give that dealer the flush and move on. __________________ Driving the Stang's 427 ft.lbs. of torque Never argue with idiots - first they drag you down to their level, then they beat you with experience. Do or Do not. There is no try. -Yoda

11-02-2009, 01:34 PM	#8
joeposter Registered User Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 226	I don't think an oil flush is any more of a ripoff than pushing synthetic or 3k oil change intervals. __________________ '08 G37 Journey - Liquid Platinum/Graphite, Sport, Premium, Tech, Nav, Great Big Smile

11-02-2009, 01:54 PM	#9
KnoxvilleG37 Registered User 2009 Infiniti G37 Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 1,269	^^^ $130 for a service that is 100% NOT NEEDED?! That sounds like a HUGE ripoff to me. Yeah, synthetic isn't required nor are 3000mi intervals.....but to push an engine flush on someone with only 12,000 miles?!? That's CRAP. SCAM. RIPOFF. Engines shouldn't be flushed anyways. Regular oil and filter changes with quality products will prevent varnish and sludge. Just my $.02.

11-02-2009, 06:37 PM	#10
chasemyaccord Registered User 2008 Infiniti G37 Coupe Trader Score: (1) Join Date: May 2005 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 2,076	The dealer is on the right. __________________ 2008 Infiniti G37S 6MT OB (11/17/07)

11-02-2009, 06:39 PM	#11
Mike P ...until next year 2009 Infiniti G37 My Garage Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 475	^ +1 lol! __________________ '09 - G37xS Sdn OB/Bl Tech/Nav/Midnight Grill/Aero & G37x Cpe MW/Wh Tech/Nav (Mods soon to come)

11-02-2009, 07:52 PM	#12
da mayor Registered User Trader Score: (2) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Kenny at Infiniti of Massapequa Posts: 2,856	we do have a system that fully cleans and pushes the deposits out of the car. If you're leasing the car, people could care less. But if you're owning the car to run it up to 200k and drive it hard, there are dirt and grime that you see come out of the system... __________________ [kennychan@infinitiofmassapequa.com][VinnyTenRacing.Com][GT-Spec][RavSpec]

11-02-2009, 08:10 PM	#13
juicybusa Registered User Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 106	Honda specifically and expressly recommends against engine oil flush procedures in their engines. Says it actually can cause the engine to prematurely fail.

11-02-2009, 08:17 PM	#14
juicybusa Registered User Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 106	Hope this link works-- this is Honda-Nissan-Ford and GM's position on engine flushing http://media.nbcbayarea.com/document...+Documents.pdf Last edited by juicybusa; 11-02-2009 at 08:34 PM.

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