Engine Flush Yes Or No

[chromedome]

I have been getting some quotes together for a service on my Galaxy. One garage is quoting for an engine flush but I have never heard of this on a diesel engine.

 

I have the VW PD engine which puts a very high loading on the camshaft, hence the special oil, and alarm bells are ringing as to what may happen during an engine flush.

 

Can someone tell me if an en engine flush is ok in my engine.

 

Thank you.

[acecard]

I have been getting some quotes together for a service on my Galaxy. One garage is quoting for an engine flush but I have never heard of this on a diesel engine.

 

I have the VW PD engine which puts a very high loading on the camshaft, hence the special oil, and alarm bells are ringing as to what may happen during an engine flush.

 

Can someone tell me if an en engine flush is ok in my engine.

 

Thank you.

I've seen comments about this on a VW forum re diesel engines and as far as I can gather, the concensus has been that if your car has had regular oil and filter changes and is running fine, leave well alone - thats what i'd do anyhow

[chromedome]

Oil always changed annually/8000 miles with the same make of oil.

[sparky Paul]

+1 for leaving well alone, I wouldn't go near it with flushing oil.

[chromedome]

Definitely no flushing oil for me. Thanks all for your input.

[seatkid]

Instead of flushing oil, just change the oil more often. If the internal cleanliness of the engine is of concern, just do the normal oil/filter change, then drop the oil after 1k miles and refill with new. The majority of contamination in diesel engine oil is soot and is readily dispersed by modern oils.