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Griffin - my baby GT-R! (GTI Mk5) [SOLD!]
samx300:
I am just waiting to click some pictures - have done several little mods and getting a K&N Oil Filter and Typhoon CAI fitted this week. Later this week Stage 1 ECU+DSG Remap will be performed at R-Tech. Stay tuned! :smiley:
samx300:
New respiratory system!! :laugh: :drool:
K&N Typhoon CAI and Pro Series Oil Filter. Engine flush will be performed and oil replaced with Castrol Edge FST (last changed in Jan 14).
th3_f15t:
I wouldn't do an engine flush if I were you, heard from many sources (general car parts places right up to tuning companies) that it's a very dangerous thing to do, especially with turbo charged engines. You're far better off changing the oil, doing just 1000 miles then changing it again to flush the engine but in all honesty it's really not worth it. Just stick to 10,000 mile services, or 5000 miles if you want an extra clean engine.
samx300:
--- Quote from: th3_f15t on January 14, 2015, 08:15:47 pm ---I wouldn't do an engine flush if I were you, heard from many sources (general car parts places right up to tuning companies) that it's a very dangerous thing to do, especially with turbo charged engines. You're far better off changing the oil, doing just 1000 miles then changing it again to flush the engine but in all honesty it's really not worth it. Just stick to 10,000 mile services, or 5000 miles if you want an extra clean engine.
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Oh, wasn't aware of that :scared: So just an engine oil change without flush then?
What are your thoughts about Redex? The mechanic I spoke with highly discouraged its' use and recommended some other product (BG 44) instead.
th3_f15t:
Just do an oil change, much easier, quicker and safer. As for fuel injector cleaners, again, I've been advised against them. They're good to use once on older cars that used to be filled up with lower grades (and lower purity) fuel but these days most fuels are much, much cleaner and the better brands usually contain cleaning agents anyway to reduce the build up of dirt in injectors.
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