Engine: 70: - Engine Flushng oil ?

DunkSargent · Dec 19th, 2023, 23:42

My recently acquired 2002 V70, 54K miles, MOTd November, is booked in for a full / major service on 21 December. New tyres and new battery recently fitted. Due to being 'off the road' and in storage from 2018 until Nov 2023, I'd prefer that an engine flushing oil is used before the oil is drained / changed – but not sure if Volvo approve of flushing oils? I've heard that flushing oils can compromise seals. Does anyone have experience of using a flushing oil in a V70 2.4L petrol engine and if so, is it safe to use? Thanks for reading.

lynns hubby · Dec 20th, 2023, 05:20

The way that a garage flush oil nowadays is to put a bottle of Forte flush (or similar) in the engine before draining and run it up to temp and then drain, not actually drain and then put a flushing oil in.

DunkSargent · Dec 20th, 2023, 13:02

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Originally Posted by lynns hubby

The way that a garage flush oil nowadays is to put a bottle of Forte flush (or similar) in the engine before draining and run it up to temp and then drain, not actually drain and then put a flushing oil in.

I am aware of this thank you. Just need to know if it's safe to use in a V70 petrol engine. The garage servicing the car does not use flushing oil unless the customer provides same, adds to engine oil on arrival at garage, and ldles the engine before the service commences.

stuart bowes · Dec 20th, 2023, 13:07

the way I heard it, flushing can make chunks of crud move along and potentially block up oil ways where they were previously just fine where they were not causing any issues. (additionally to possible oil seal issues as you say)

it may be a bit laymans terms (or old wives tales?) but I'm happy to just do oil changes as it is and leave it at that, whatever works without risking problems

that's just engines in general though, it wasn't specific to Volvo or anything

others might have more positive experiences and say it's fine, good luck to em

MDS40 · Dec 20th, 2023, 16:14

Use one every other oil change, never had a problem.
In fact the very first time i used one it resolved a problem with high oil consumption.
Maybe the oil control rings were gunked up.

Dec 19th, 2023, 23:42	#1
DunkSargent New Member Last Online: Today 13:56 Join Date: Nov 2023 Location: Peterborough	Engine Flushng oil ? My recently acquired 2002 V70, 54K miles, MOTd November, is booked in for a full / major service on 21 December. New tyres and new battery recently fitted. Due to being 'off the road' and in storage from 2018 until Nov 2023, I'd prefer that an engine flushing oil is used before the oil is drained / changed – but not sure if Volvo approve of flushing oils? I've heard that flushing oils can compromise seals. Does anyone have experience of using a flushing oil in a V70 2.4L petrol engine and if so, is it safe to use? Thanks for reading. Last edited by DunkSargent; Dec 19th, 2023 at 23:48.

Dec 20th, 2023, 13:07	#4
stuart bowes trying to be helpful Last Online: Today 15:50 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Dagenham	the way I heard it, flushing can make chunks of crud move along and potentially block up oil ways where they were previously just fine where they were not causing any issues. (additionally to possible oil seal issues as you say) it may be a bit laymans terms (or old wives tales?) but I'm happy to just do oil changes as it is and leave it at that, whatever works without risking problems that's just engines in general though, it wasn't specific to Volvo or anything others might have more positive experiences and say it's fine, good luck to em __________________ V70 '01 auto petrol 2.4 (140) 70k ------------------------- mini project - link Last edited by stuart bowes; Dec 20th, 2023 at 13:11.

Dec 20th, 2023, 16:14	#5
MDS40 Senior Member Last Online: Apr 1st, 2024 17:55 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Berkshire	Use one every other oil change, never had a problem. In fact the very first time i used one it resolved a problem with high oil consumption. Maybe the oil control rings were gunked up. __________________ 2006 S40 2.4 SE Auto. Ruby Red. 83K Miles Some previous cars include: Jaguar x type: Mazda 6 : Mazda 626: Ford Sierra 2.0: Toyota Celica ST 1600 : Hillman Avenger: Triumph Spitfire: Oh and a Volvo 340 GL 1984 company car from new.

Dec 20th, 2023, 05:20	#2
lynns hubby Master Member Last Online: Apr 25th, 2024 11:15 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Great Yarmouth	The way that a garage flush oil nowadays is to put a bottle of Forte flush (or similar) in the engine before draining and run it up to temp and then drain, not actually drain and then put a flushing oil in.

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