We were also surprised that Jiffy Lube actually looked under the oil cap before starting any work. They must have been sued before for engine damage and are not taking on any liability in the future. It was great of them to tell him to go straight to a shop to get it looked at. They even topped off his oil for free so kudos to them. Thanks again for the comments, Cheers!
@@dantesinfernopurgatory7826 That is why perform all of our own maintenance on all our cars. We do not trust anyone to work on our cars, regardless of the issue. One way or another we will figure out to get it repaired. Cheers!
I can't believe you got rid of most of the Forbidden Marmite in that engine! I've seen engines with less sludge be deemed write-offs. This wasn't an oil change, it was a damn exorcism!
Thanks for the comments Prince, it was definitely more of a mess than we anticipated. Glad everything turned out good and we were able to salvage the motor. Cheers!
@@bobbg9041 No way to know without a teardown. All we can do is monitor the oil level over time to see if any oil burn is occurring. After the first 1k miles, we have not seen any evidence of oil loss. We will continue to monitor ever y1k miles until the next 3k mile oil change. Cheers!
Thanks for the comments, we will stay on him to keep changing it every 3k miles. Be sure to check the 3k mile update video here - th-cam.com/video/QrJ0B-KXTw0/w-d-xo.html Cheers!
The owner is very lucky!!! Those cars are very sensitive to extended oil change intervals. I've owned one and I was changing the oil every 3k miles and was burning about 1/2 quart since the beginning. Good job!!!
Thanks for the comments, glad you enjoyed the video. We will continue to monitor it every 1k miles until the next oil change. Hopefully we got it squared away and it continues to run great from this point forward. Cheers!
This is the LX model so it has the 1.8L MPI motor, not sure if they have the same issues as the 2.0L GDO engines? This is our first time working on the Korean brand as we mainly focus on Euro stuff. Cheers!
@@BradleysGarage mpi? So I guess that port fuel and direct injection? I’m not familiar with the 1.8. I may have over generalized thinking most Kia’s and Hyundais are turboed with DI only. Last I heard, only Ford and Toyota implemented the dual port fuel and direct injection combination.
@@4runner1grfe MPI is just Multi Point Injection, After Carbi cars, the first step that most manufacturers went with was a single large injector where the carbi once was, They then went to MPI which just means that each cylinder has it's own injector/s So if this car doesn't have GDI, then it has port injection (so the fuel injectors are located on the inlet manifold).
Its genuinely nice to see these before and afters under the valve cover. 99.95% of folks making a video will remove the valve cover once if we are lucky (before flush) than basically say rest assured its done the job. I like to see before, and after. Thank you for these videos :)
Thanks for the comments David, it was more of a mess than we anticipated. Hoping we did enough to salvage that motor. Thanks again for hanging out. Cheers!
This is nothing short of a chemotherapy on a cancer patient. In the end it was so good to see the engine come back to life. Well done👍🏾It was an informative video and very relaxing to watch. Thanks.
Thanks for the kind words, glad you enjoyed the video. It was a more of a mess than we anticipated but everything seemed to come out pretty good. We will keep monitoring the Kia until the next 3k mile oil change. Thanks again for hanging out. Cheers!
This was an awesome series. Great job, you no doubt saved that little engine. Besides big hunks, I think that amber/dark color of the oil shows the carbon/dirt being suspended by the detergents and removed in the oil through changing as intended. No big hunks to plug up passages like the days of old oil pre-detergents. Great job
Thanks for the kind words Steve, glad you enjoyed the video. We feel pretty good about how things turned out. Not much debris coming out after the secondary flushes so that was a good sign. I'm sure there will be small residual amounts coming off over the next few thousand miles. We will check on it every 1k miles until the next 3k oil change. Thanks again for hanging out. Cheers!
The simplest statement of all time is very true after watching this video: OIL CHANGES ARE CHEAP VS BUYING A NEW ENGINE!!! Had this newer KIA's oil change interval kept going, the engine would be featured on the "I DO CARS" TH-cam channel.
Agreed, thanks for the comments. It is such a low cost item it doesn't make any sense to stretch it out. Be sure to check out the original video if you haven't seen it - th-cam.com/video/XU79jXYWydA/w-d-xo.html Cheers!
Certainly an articulate and mechanically gifted guy in the videos. And all the effort and of inspecting, scraping, filling, draining, filtering and inspecting were great to watch. Wonderful video work, too. I’d call the two videos masterpieces!
@@chris84662 Thanks for the comments Chris, we didn't charge the young kid anything for our time. He just purchased the supplies and we helped him out with trying to salvage the motor. Hopefully we have done enough to salvage the motor long term. Cheers!
The oil looked pretty dark after the 420 mile run. I’d say it’s still pushing baked sludge out of the oil galley’s and block walls. Probably repeated oil changes every 3k will get the rest out. A bottle of Seafoam in the oil will clean the snot out.
Thanks for the comments, we will check it every 1k miles up to the next 3k oil change. I'm sure they will be small amounts of residual coming off for many more miles. We could still see the walls with some burnt on residue. We may throw in a bottle of Seafoam right before the next oil change just to hit it again. Cheers!
@bruwin It definitely had a little reddish hue to it. We may continue to add 4oz of MMO to the next few oil changes just to finish cleaning things. Cheers!
Have run full syn. From 500 miles to present 245k miles, changed every 10k miles. It never got dark untill 160k miles. It was distressing to throw away such clean looking oil at 10k miles. 5.3 chev. Silverado 2004.
I remember the guys in the shop doing a similar process on a Saab 9-3. Came into the shop for it's FIRST oil change since new. It was at 40,000 miles! After all the flushed , etc it ran amazing. Virtual no wear in the engine. Those Saab engines, especially the 2.3t are amazing.
I work in Walmart in the Auto Care Center, and about 10 years ago, we had a Dodge Ram 2500 DIESEL come in for it's first oil change....at 40,000 miles. The guy using the truck never ran a diesel before, and it was his company work truck. He worked in the oil patch so he was using the truck every day and put a couple hundred miles on it every day. So he didn't know it required much more servicing than even a gas should be receiving. But 40,000 miles on any oil is never a good idea. Anyway, I was the unfortunate lower bay tech on the oil change. Arguably what came out of the drain plug could no longer justifiably be called "oil". I would describe it as carbon/sludge in a fluid suspension. Yes I ended up getting it on my hand and NO I could not wipe it off. I couldn't even hold onto a wrench. I had to go wash my hands before I could finish the oil change. Afterwards, I advised the guy to only run maybe 1000-1500 miles then immediately get the oil changed again to try to clean out the engine. He didn't come back to Walmart, so I have no idea what the end result of that was.
If they so amazing why do I see 0 on the road in portland/vancouver I see alot of every other brand but a handful of Saabs a year, and I actively look for unique odd cars
Looks like there was only about 253k 9-3's sold in the USA from 1999-2011. That works out to be 21k total per year. Going on 25 years old, there can't be that many left on the road, regardless of how good the engines are. Cheers!
FYI - the Marvel Mystery Oil is good stuff. It works slow. I’ve used it in a GM 4.8 to keep a lifter from tapping (common problem.) After 2 to 3 3k oil changes, it will remove all the varnish.
Marvels is great. That overpriced stuff used in the beginning is nothing but over priced diesel fuel. Liquid Molly 🙄 Mechanic for 35 yrs here. Incase anyone wants to say something.
Thanks for the comments Beany, appreciate the feedback. Be sure to check out the follow up video here - th-cam.com/video/XFsHnrt0l3w/w-d-xo.html Cheers!
Excellent update, thanks very much. This is one of the few channels that makes me say, "Oh cool!" whenever an update drops. Your work is so thorough, it's an inspiration.
Great video. Back in 05 i bought a 96 jimmy 4.3 with 158k on it. I changed all the fluids. ALL OF THEM. I did the kerosine flush for the oil as well. It didnt have sludge thankfully. It never had any oil related issues ever. Just 2 water pumps, a radiator, and power steering pump. I sold it at 312k.
This was excellent, and I watched each second... couple of observations , you should have figured that with the excellent dilution solutions you added, that it would put the sludge in suspension and thus no clumps.... second, please use a gasket removal spray like loctite or other... no more razors... the removal sprays are so good that you can literally wipe to perfectly metallic surface with a cloth after applying... great work, and thank you for literally saving this motor
Thanks for the comments, appreciate the feedback. We will look into that spray gasket removal product as that goop is tough to get off. Glad you enjoyed the video. Cheers!
@BradleysGarage LOCTITE SF7200... doesn't run ( unless way over applied).. after 15-20 minutes, you lift the gasket away with your fingers and then spray 7200 into a cloth to wipe away the remaining gasket residue. Not required, but I use Potent Alcohol for final wipe...
This video is a gem, I have a 2010 Mazda 5 which is my first vehicle, and it has been a bit neglected, now I'm facing all the problems of a neglected vehicle but I've been able to tackle most of them and learn in the proces. When I move to the preemptive maintenance stage, this video will be my guide. 🙌
Thanks for the kind words Chris, glad you enjoyed the video. We just posted the 3k mile update video if you haven't checked it out yet - th-cam.com/video/QrJ0B-KXTw0/w-d-xo.html Cheers!
Filling the new oil filter with new engine oil, before you install it, can reduce the (rattle) time for the oil pressure to come up. Thanks for your videos Bradley.
Thanks for the comments, appreciate the feedback. We know there is a lot of debate about whether or not to prefill the oil filter. We just posted the 3k mile update video here - th-cam.com/video/QrJ0B-KXTw0/w-d-xo.html Cheers!
Except on engines a engineer put the oil filter sideways. Thats a challenge. Past time we pulled a coil wire and spun engine to get pressure up. Today ??/
If there is ever a next time you need to do a heavy sludge flush check out BG's Dynamic Engine Restoration Service Kit. I used that stuff once and an old boot came out the oil drain.
Thanks for the kind words, glad you enjoyed the videos. We posted the 3k mile update video if you haven’t checked it out yet - th-cam.com/video/QrJ0B-KXTw0/w-d-xo.html Thanks again for hanging out, Cheers!
Thanks for the comments, appreciate the feedback. Cheers! PS - Be sure to check out the original video if you haven't seen it - th-cam.com/video/XU79jXYWydA/w-d-xo.html
I posted this as a reply to a comment below but figured it would be a good comment to post for everyone to see. I work in Walmart in the Auto Care Center, and about 10 years ago, we had a Dodge Ram 2500 DIESEL come in for its first oil change....at 40,000 miles. The guy using the truck never ran a diesel before, and it was his company work truck. He worked in the oil patch, so he was using the truck every day and put a couple hundred miles on it every day. So he didn't know it required much more servicing than even a gas should be receiving. But 40,000 miles on any oil is never a good idea. Anyway, I was the unfortunate lower bay tech on the oil change. Arguably what came out of the drain plug could no longer justifiably be called "oil". I would describe it as carbon/sludge in a fluid suspension. Yes, I ended up getting it on my hand and NO I could not wipe it off. I couldn't even hold onto a wrench. I had to go wash my hands before I could finish the oil change. Afterwards, I advised the guy to only run maybe 1000-1500 miles then immediately get the oil changed again to try to clean out the engine. He didn't come back to Walmart, so I have no idea what the end result of that was.
Awesome, informative, and scientific video. My 2005 Jeep Liberty with a 3.7 V6 definitely needs a series of flush such as these. I'm at 180,000 miles !!!!
Same vehicle now at 226k small leak in rear main and keep getting moisture from what I assume is a leaking head gasket but it still running strong and still has the original transmission.
Very well done. It's sad how much extra work this has caused. But I feel u have extended life in this engine. Nice to see owner logging in maintenance. 👍
Hard to know exactly how many miles since the last oil change but definitely seems like way more than 6k miles. We are thinking more like 12-15k miles sine the last oil change based on what the internals look like. He has had it since around 30k and claimed to have changed the oil 4-5 during this period. I'm sure the cheap oil changes at Jiffy Lube did not help the situation. Be sure to check out the original video if you haven't seen it - th-cam.com/video/XU79jXYWydA/w-d-xo.html Cheers!
Thanks for the comments, glad you enjoyed the video. Hoping it works out for this young kid since he really doesn't have the first clue what it takes to service a car properly. Cheers!
Honestly what a difference to the original pull apart. You have just saved that owner a new engine if he kept driving like that. I also agree too, & use a good quality oil. In Australia I use Penrite oil. Not cheap but made in Australia.
Thanks for the comments Stephen, we are pretty happy with how things turned out. We're sure the cheap oil changes at Jiffy Lube did not help the situation, if in fact they actually changed his oil. We just posted the 3k mile update video here - th-cam.com/video/QrJ0B-KXTw0/w-d-xo.html Cheers!
Compression looks good, owner really lucked out. Looks like others have already mentioned BG, but it's really the only reliable way to get it all out - they sell a large kit called "BG Dynamic Engine Cleaner" that comes with two huge jugs (2nd one is a "rinse" oil). It's similar to the smaller cans called "EPR" that you can obtain more readily, but in a much larger quantity. Not cheap, I think it's $350+ and takes 45-minutes and multiple oil changes to perform, but afterwards the results are amazing. Love the series so far, 3k OCI is what you want - short-tripping puts the owner in the severe service category.
Thanks for the recommendation; we will definitely check out that product for our next Sludge Factory project. We have recommended the owner to start doing 3k oil changes. Hopefully he has learned a valuable lesson on the importance of routine maintenance on his car moving forward. The goal will be for him to be able to change his own oil moving forward. Thanks for hanging out, Cheers!
Thanks for the comments Allen, it was not easy cleaning that valve cover. The new one is over $250 so a little elbow grease got it done for basically nothing. After getting the motor cleaned up we did the plugs and valve cover gasket. Cheers!
Thanks for the comments Brian, glad you enjoyed the video. It was a ton of work but we are pretty happy with how things turned out. Hopefully we have done enough to salvage the motor long term. Cheers!
Cool little series…I can’t believe that car still ran. You should try ATS 505 CRO. I don’t know what magical out of superstitious hocus pocus they use but it’s the best oil treatment I’ve ever used. 👍🏻
Thanks for the recommendation Karl; we will definitely check out that product for our next Sludge Factory project. Glad you enjoyed the videos. Cheers!
Thanks for the recommendation; we will definitely check out that product for our next Sludge Factory project. Cheers! PS - Be sure to check out the original video if you haven't seen it - th-cam.com/video/XU79jXYWydA/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for the kind words Jay, it was definitely a tough job for sure. Hopefully we have done enough to salvage the motor long term. We posted the 3k mile update video if you haven’t checked it out yet - th-cam.com/video/QrJ0B-KXTw0/w-d-xo.html Cheers!
Thanks for the comments John, it took numerous flushes to get it cleaned up. A lot of manual work as well, scooping out sludge and cleaning up the valve cover/oil pan. We just posted the 3k mile update video here - th-cam.com/video/QrJ0B-KXTw0/w-d-xo.html Cheers!
He's just a 20 year old kid that doesn't know anything about cars or what is needed to keep them running properly. He helped with the repair so he wants to learn and understand things. Hopefully he has learned a valuable lesson on the importance of routine maintenance on his car moving forward. The goal will be for him to be able to change his own oil moving forward. Thanks for hanging out, Cheers!
Watched both videos. Very informative and satisfying. Subscribed. Tip: I never replace crush washers. I use wheel bearing grease on the plug threads. Haven't had a leak on many many vehicles in 40 years.
Thanks for the kind words Tom, glad you enjoyed the videos. Since the crush washers are super cheap, we just like to replace them. What sometimes happens when they are reused, it can take more torque to get a good seal and people end up overtightening the drain plug. Appreciate the tip though, we like the grease idea, which may helping to seal as well. We posted the 3k mile update video if you haven’t checked it out yet - th-cam.com/video/QrJ0B-KXTw0/w-d-xo.html Cheers!
Liqui Molly engine flush will do the same end result with less steps. Do fresh oil and filter + LM then drain and put fresh in. Really helped when I was following the "recommended OCI for my 09 Accent was 7500 according to manual". Never again, feels like a play to get you to mess up your engine slowly so the dealer can get more money.
Thanks for the comments, this is actually an update video. We used the Liqui Moly flush during the original video. You can check it out here - th-cam.com/video/XU79jXYWydA/w-d-xo.html Cheers!
Thanks for the comments Bentley, glad you enjoyed the video. Be sure to check out the original video if you haven't seen it - th-cam.com/video/XU79jXYWydA/w-d-xo.html Cheers!
well, there is no doubt that what you have done has done that engine a world of good. I only wish we could get this video to everyone who thinks that changing their oil is just an unnecessary annoyance. anyone who knows anything about engines knows how important that good, clean, fresh oil will extend the life of the engine better than any other thing you can do for it. you must really like this guy to do this much work for him.
Thanks for the comments David, appreciate the feedback. He is a young kid that went to school with one of my sons. He doesn't know anything about cars or what is needed to keep them running properly. He helped with the repair so he wants to learn and understand things. Hopefully he has learned a valuable lesson on the importance of routine maintenance on his car moving forward. The goal will be for him to be able to change his own oil moving forward. Thanks for hanging out, Cheers!
Yep, the old engine flush technique I was taught was to replace the oil with ATF and diesel 50:50. Drive for 100-200 miles, then drain and check for chunks. If there were chunks, then put fresh ATF+diesel and drive another 100 miles. When you finally had no more chunks then you switched back to regular oil.
Thanks for the update! I would love to see you use the Valvine Restore & Protect motor oil on the next go round as well as open up the filter. The most impressive thi g to me is how simple removing that valve cover & oil pan is on that Kia! It's a great vehicle as far as time invested for doing this to. Stillshocked at a plastic valve cover & I carry a plastic (polymer) pistol (Glock), but it's still odd to see a valve cover be non metallic.
Thanks for the comments, we will try out that Valvoline Restore & Protect on the next oil change. It was nice the valve cover and oil pan were so easy to remove. On our Euro cars, it is usually a real PITA. We have seen plastic valve covers going all the way back to the early 2000's so that is common place for us. Thanks again for hanging out, Cheers!
Good job on the flush with the diesel. I usually just got a few quarts of Marvel Mystery Fluid replaced that with oil and let it run for 30 minutes or automatic transmission fluid works really well it's a good detergent
Thanks for the kind words, glad you enjoyed the video. We just posted the 3k mile update video if you haven't checked it out yet - th-cam.com/video/QrJ0B-KXTw0/w-d-xo.html Cheers!
I was wondering how the hell it still looks like summer in your videos and then remembered California just doesn't get winter, just slightly more rain and less sun 😆
Yeah, the weather is about the only thing California has going for it. It's been about 65F here the past few days, haven't had any rain for over a week now but it's coming this weekend. Thanks for the comments, Cheers!
Excellent work here! I have a 2017 Hyundai Elantra I bought new. Has this same engine. It just turned 100.000 miles last month. 3000 mile oil changes since new. It sounds perfectly healthy, nice and quiet, uses no oil between changes. And the underside of the oil cap has nothing on it. The whole car has been absolutely excellent. 0 repairs, 0 issues. Just 2 batteries, and 2 sets of new tires. Thats it! In 2021 I bought a new kia K5 GT LINE with premium package. Love it. 1.6L Turbo GDI, doing 3000 mile oil changes using Castrol Edge. Using the Elantra for my 80 mile round trip to work to keep the mileage down on the new car. I'm in so cal also. You have a new Subscriber 😊
Very informative and well videoed. I would imagine at a normal mechanic garage rate , etc, this repair cost the owner more than a “lifetime “ of oil changes. Hopefully , he or she got the message.
He's just a 20 year old kid that doesn't know anything about cars or what is needed to keep them running properly. He helped with the repair so he wants to learn and understand things. Hopefully he has learned a valuable lesson on the importance of routine maintenance on his car moving forward. The goal will be for him to be able to change his own oil moving forward. Thanks for hanging out, Cheers!
@@BradleysGarage One of the (still) most under read books in society is the car manual! What still amazes me is that folks have all the info at their fingertips on the web now , but can’t seem to make use of it. And, this applies to engineering students I sometimes mentor. Again, great video.
We will do that now that we got things clean and have fresh oil in there. This will give us a cleaner picture that sending a "dirty" sample in. Cheers!
I am really expressed with you and your persistence. I would of stopped with the first 2 diesel engine flush, and watched it every 3,000 miles at the oil change. I believe if people change their oil to Mobil 1 there is no way that type of sludge will build up. I was lucky to find out about Mobil 1, at 20 years old. I only use Mobil 1 for 40years!
Thanks for the kind words Roy, appreciate the feedback. Hopefully we have done enough to salvage the motor. We just posted the 3k mile update video here - th-cam.com/video/QrJ0B-KXTw0/w-d-xo.html Cheers!
You should remove the valve lift solenoid(VTEC Solenoid or what ever its called for KIAs). These are normally oil controlled and these normally have screens on them and these can get blocked with flushes.
Thanks for the comments, we will take a loo at those to see if there is any remaining evidence of sludge on the screens. Cheers! PS - Be sure to check out the original video if you haven't seen it - th-cam.com/video/XU79jXYWydA/w-d-xo.html
Good job 👍🏾, thank you for sharing. You did everything perfectly aside from would have done. And I have a chemicals degree in that subject. FYI everything you did will not harm the engine and safe, what ever is left is all lose and the detergent in fresh oil will take care of it. Oil contamination with moisture and short trips is the major causes of sludges. Generally after a good long drive it is a good idea to just dump the oil without replacing the filter is highly recommended.
Thanks for the kind words Mr. Steel, appreciate the feedback. There definitely seems to be an issue with short driving trips as he works very close to his home. Hopefully we have done enough to salvage the motor long term. Be sure to check out the 3k update if you haven't seen it yet - th-cam.com/video/QrJ0B-KXTw0/w-d-xo.html Cheers!
@@BradleysGarage one advice? After running the engine till operational temperature is reached, start the clock for 15 minutes, then let it sit for the sludge to loosen up more for 1/2 hours, therm repeat by running engine for 15 minutes after reaching operational temperature. Now drain it 🙏
Thanks for the comments, glad you enjoyed the video. We posted the 3k mile update video if you haven’t checked it out yet - th-cam.com/video/QrJ0B-KXTw0/w-d-xo.html Cheers!
Glad to see you used Marvel Mystery Oil! I add it to my engine and even my fuel tank. Is the best, it is slower to work because is not harsh, so you need to use the car for a week or so, but it sure does the job without any risk at all. You can even leave it until the next oil change. I have used MMO for more than 50 years! old and brand new cars.
Thanks for the comments, appreciate the feedback. We will keep adding a little MMO to each oil change to continue to wash out any remaining debris. Cheers!
The initial treatment got rid of most of the sludge. The subsequent treatments would dissolve the remnants which would be picked up by the filter. Wouldn’t it in fact be very surprising if there were any chunks seen in the coffee filters? The varnish may clean up with continued frequent oil changes. It seems like it could be a problem for humming up the moving parts like valve springs, rockers and any oil control solenoids. The best thing you can do for that owner is to teach him how to do his own oil changes.
Thanks for the comments Craig, we will check it every 1k miles up to the next 3k oil change. I'm sure they will be small amounts of residual coming off for many more miles. We could still see the walls with some burnt on residue. Jake is definitely performing the next oil change on his Kia. he has now seen it done 5 times so there are no excuses moving forward. Thanks again for hanging out. Cheers!
10:04 I just watched a recent test on running an engine on just diesel (project farm?), and there was abnormal wear indicated, so I wouldn’t suggest doing that.
That is why we just went with only One Quart of diesel, we have been hearing mixed reviews on the results of running 100% diesel. Thanks again for hanging out, Cheers!
Thanks for the suggestion, we plan on trying that out on the next 3k mile oil change. We posted the 3k mile update video if you haven’t checked it out yet - th-cam.com/video/QrJ0B-KXTw0/w-d-xo.html Cheers!
Thanks for the kind words Ron, we refuse to work on dirty cars. We did a complete pressure wash on the engine bay and undercarriage before starting any repairs. There is nothing worse than working on oily, greasy cars. We just posted the 3k mile update video here - th-cam.com/video/QrJ0B-KXTw0/w-d-xo.html Cheers!
I got a 2006 Tucson, 330 k. Runs well. Change oil, manufacturer schedule followed property. Professional mechanic and myself too. Knowledge and graduate of ICE Tech school, The Philippines.
Sounds like you have taken good care of that car, unlike Jake. With proper maintenance, cars should run for hundreds of thousands of miles. We just posted the 3k mile update video if you haven't checked it out yet - th-cam.com/video/QrJ0B-KXTw0/w-d-xo.html Cheers!
Smelling the MMO is a must. Your buddy should be doing all this. Never learn otherwise. Treat him like a kid since he’s acting like one. You want the sludge to dissolve like it did. No chunks. Good work.
I often wondered how that Kia turned out, thanks for video! - Does anyone know if using AT205 additive is safe to use on GM motors with AFM ? - I'm surprised that your HOA allows you to work on cars in your driveway - 6:25 Safety chain/strap on tank? 🤔🙂
No worries, glad you enjoyed the video. We don't really have any experience with the AT205 product so we can't comment on that. We would NEVER live anywhere that has an HOA. 😎 Safety Chain/Strap @ 06:25 ??? Cheers!
Perfect example of why changing oil regularly is important and to not bother with these "extended drain" intervals some manufacturers state. We have a 15 year old Sentra which got plain old conventional oil changes every 3k miles (whatever oil and filter is on sale) and with 162k miles on it I recently had to do the valve cover/gasket and the top end was spotless with very little wear on the cam lobes.
Agreed, you can't go wrong with every 3k oil changes. We will stay on top of Jake to keep performing 3k oil changes. Thanks again for hanging out. We posted the 3k mile update video if you haven’t checked it out yet - th-cam.com/video/QrJ0B-KXTw0/w-d-xo.html Cheers!
I’ve been using marvel mystery oil. From the late’70 and I still use it today, I put it in my oil and also in my gas. My Toyota and my ford runs very well. My Toyota is 25 years old and runs awesome
Thanks for the comments Glenn, appreciate the feedback. We will continue to add a little in each oil change until the oil filter is clean after 3k miles. We just posted the 3k mile update video if you haven't checked it out yet - th-cam.com/video/QrJ0B-KXTw0/w-d-xo.html Cheers!
I flushed a 74 Ford pickup with straight diesel when I was a kid. It always leaked a little oil before, and after the flush, it leaked like a sieve. So the diesel definitely knocked stuff loose. I let it idle for 15 minutes, and aside from more leaks it ran fine.
Thanks for sharing, hopefully we have done enough to salvage the motor. We didn't want to do straight diesel so we went with the 1 quart mixture. We just posted the 3k mile update video if you haven't checked it out yet - th-cam.com/video/QrJ0B-KXTw0/w-d-xo.html Cheers!
It certainly is a lot cleaner. You did well! It was nice to hear you also called the cover a "Rocker Cover". In my younger day I had never heard it called a "Valve Cover". I think the younger mechanics (40 years old and younger) of today are the only ones who call it a valve cover - I wont, Rocker Cover is way too engrained in me. I am talking about mechanics here in Australia.
Thanks for the kind words Rob, we are pretty happy with the results. Our thought is if the "cover" is not making contact with anything then it's probably just a valve cover. If the "cover" is making contact with the cams or some internals in the cylinder head then it's probably a rocker cover. You could even call it a "cam cover" on these OHC motors. At the end of the day it really comes down to how your were taught and what you are comfortable with. Even Kia calls it a Valve Cover 😎- www.kia.parts/oem-parts/kia-valve-cover-224102e010 Thanks again for hanging out. Cheers!
Thanks for the comments, we are trying to teach this young kid the importance of routine maintenance. We just posted the 3k mile update video if you haven’t checked it out yet - th-cam.com/video/QrJ0B-KXTw0/w-d-xo.html Cheers!
Thanks for the comments. We haven't tried either one of those products in the crankcase. We have only used Seafoam on the fuel side of the motor but we found it works great there. We have heard guys using the B12 as a piston soak to help with carbon build up on rings though. Cheers!
I got a Ford with 82K miles on it that was sludged worse than that. I couldn't even see the pushrods! I ran a quart of diesel in it after removing the chunks from the heads that I could reach. I didn't get nearly as good results as you did, but I managed to get about 3 more years from it before it completely gave up. The original owner (I knew him) didn't believe in oil changes; he just topped it off when it was low.
Thanks for sharing, there are lots of crazy oil change stories out there. Glad you got another 3 years out of that Ford. Hopefully this kid can get many more years from this Kia as well. Cheers!
Thanks for the comments Jeff, appreciate the feedback. Unfortunately we did not find any nuggets. 😎 Be sure to check out the original video if you haven't seen it - th-cam.com/video/XU79jXYWydA/w-d-xo.html Cheers!
Thanks for the comments Kirk, appreciate the feedback. Hopefully we have done enough to salvage the motor long term. We posted the 3k mile update video if you haven’t checked it out yet - th-cam.com/video/QrJ0B-KXTw0/w-d-xo.html Cheers!
Hvala na komentarima, cijenimo povratne informacije. Bilo je puno teže nego što smo očekivali. Nadamo se da smo učinili dovoljno da spasimo motor. Živjeli!
@@berykent4598 Lijep pozdrav, hvala na komentarima. Drago mi je da ste uživali u videu. Nadamo se da smo učinili dovoljno da spasimo motor i omogućimo mu da radi još mnogo tisuća milja. Živjeli!
Marvel Mystery Oil is a great product in vehicles with questionable oiling systems. It saved the lifters on a 200k mile Tahoe I had. I ran it for a whole 3000 mile oil change and it just ran quieter the longer it was in there. I am blown away by how much cleaner that engine is inside. Great job cleaning it out. The owner should definitely stick to 3k mile intervals from now on. No doubt there will continue to be small particles breaking loose for some time, but nothing a good oil filter can’t handle.
Thanks for the comments Johnny, glad you enjoyed the video. We will continue to monitor it every 1k miles until the next 3k mile oil change. We will also keep adding 4oz of MMO after each oil change and run it for the 3k miles as well. Hopefully we have done enough to salvage the motor and keep it running for thousands of more miles. Thanks again for hanging out, Cheers!
I bought a Ford escort once really cheap because it had loud ticking from the engine. Turns out the oil wasn't changed in a long time, the oil came out like sludge. I ran seafoam in the engine for about 30 minutes idling and got a lot of build up out and pulled the valve cover and it was still a lot of sludge. Then changed the oil again and it ran a lot quieter. I sold the car and about 6 months later the lady's son blew up the motor.
Thanks for the kind words, glad you enjoyed the video. It was a bit of a mess but we are happy with how it turned out. Thanks again for hanging out, Cheers!
Thanks for the update link. Surprised the compression still up. Wonder if you could pull a plug and use a small camera to go inside and look for scoring? Likely none with those compression numbers. Should put an oil plug in that has the magnet on it. Seafoam seems to be real good at cleaning up (through gas additive and oil additive), and use some Royal Purple oil - but that will likely have to run 2-3 times and do regular mileage oil changes... more of a long term thing. What do the intake valves look like? All crudded up from the lack of multi-port injection washing?
Thanks for the comments Rick, we tried to use a little camera scope down the cylinder. The problem is it wasn't clear while recording the little screen so we decided to leave that part out. Great suggestion getting a magnetic oil drain plug, just to see if there is any metal flakes floating around. Also could not really see the valves clearly with the camera since it's hard to make a 90 degree turn with our setup. We just posted the 3k mile update video if you haven't checked it out yet - th-cam.com/video/QrJ0B-KXTw0/w-d-xo.html Thanks again for hanging out, Cheers!
They all looked pretty similar to us, it may just be how much varnish was wiped off during the multiple flushes. We didn't take the time to wipe each individual cam lobe one by one. Even if there is more wear on a few, there isn't anything that we can do at this point. Just got to take care of it moving forward and hope for the best. Cheers!
Thanks for the comments, it was more of a mess than we had anticipated. Hopefully we have done enough to salvage the motor. We have a few friends that work at a hospital and they get us unused supplies. These are actually surgeon gloves used in the OR, so they are a little thicker and have high cuff. When we need to purchase them though, this is what we use - www.amazon.com/Microflex-SafeGrip-Disposable-Automotive-Fingertips/dp/B002WQG02M We just posted the 3k mile update video on the Kia if you haven't seen it yet - th-cam.com/video/QrJ0B-KXTw0/w-d-xo.html Cheers!
Thanks for the question, the diesel should not have any effect on the internal seals/gaskets. Especially since we are only running it for 15 minutes. Then we are draining it and putting in fresh new oil. Hopefully we have done enough to salvage the motor. We posted the 3k mile update video if you haven’t checked it out yet - th-cam.com/video/QrJ0B-KXTw0/w-d-xo.html Cheers!
I have a 2014 Kia Soul ! Had to get an engine replacement this past year. Was burning over 2 quarts on the 1000 mile engine test. Had to have it tested a few times but was all replaced under warranty. Hoping to get a few years before this one has issues.
Thanks for the comments, hopefully he has learned the importance of routine maintenance. We just posted the 3k mile update video here - th-cam.com/video/QrJ0B-KXTw0/w-d-xo.html Cheers!
Thanks for the comments John, we plan on checking out that product for the next 3k mile oil change. We posted the 3k mile update video if you haven’t checked it out yet - th-cam.com/video/QrJ0B-KXTw0/w-d-xo.html Cheers!
Thanks for the comments, we will look into that. We just posted the 3k mile update video if you haven’t checked it out yet - th-cam.com/video/QrJ0B-KXTw0/w-d-xo.html Cheers!
We plan on running full synthetic every 3k miles moving forward. On the next oil change we are going to try out the Valvoline Restore & Protect. We posted the 3k mile update video if you haven’t checked it out yet - th-cam.com/video/QrJ0B-KXTw0/w-d-xo.html Cheers!
Looks like it is ready for some long life now. Just drive it and run 3000 mile oil changes. pulling the oil pan and cleaning the sludge was probably the best action that you took. I wish my 62 Lincoln oil pan was that easy to access.
Thanks for the comments Jeff, appreciate the feedback. Hoping it works out for this young kid since he really doesn't have the first clue what it takes to service a car properly. Cheers!
Glad you checked out the follow up video. We will keep checking on things every 1k miles until the next 3k mile oil change but so far things are looking positive. Thanks again for hanging out. Cheers!
I'm an auto tech. I've used Super Tech oil and filters for years and have never had any issues. It's extremely affordable, too. Even for full synthetic and they have a few stages/formulation blends.
Thanks for sharing Smith, appreciate the feedback. We also have not had any issues with the SuperTech brand of oil. It is considerably cheaper than the name brand shelf. At the end of the day, the oil just needs to be changed on a routine basis. We just posted the 3k mile update video here - th-cam.com/video/QrJ0B-KXTw0/w-d-xo.html Cheers!
The thing that surprises me most is that Jiffy Lube had the integrity to say, "No. Take it to a mechanic."
We were also surprised that Jiffy Lube actually looked under the oil cap before starting any work. They must have been sued before for engine damage and are not taking on any liability in the future.
It was great of them to tell him to go straight to a shop to get it looked at. They even topped off his oil for free so kudos to them.
Thanks again for the comments, Cheers!
That's the advice I've been giving people over the years - AVOID quick lube places at ALL costs! That's the expressway to a vehicle's early grave.
@@dantesinfernopurgatory7826 That is why perform all of our own maintenance on all our cars. We do not trust anyone to work on our cars, regardless of the issue. One way or another we will figure out to get it repaired. Cheers!
I do my own unless it is something like a transmission, that isn't a driveway job
the worker probly got fired for it
I can't believe you got rid of most of the Forbidden Marmite in that engine! I've seen engines with less sludge be deemed write-offs.
This wasn't an oil change, it was a damn exorcism!
Thanks for the comments Prince, it was definitely more of a mess than we anticipated. Glad everything turned out good and we were able to salvage the motor.
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But whats built up on the rings?
@@bobbg9041 No way to know without a teardown. All we can do is monitor the oil level over time to see if any oil burn is occurring.
After the first 1k miles, we have not seen any evidence of oil loss. We will continue to monitor ever y1k miles until the next 3k mile oil change.
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Love marmite on toast peanut butter and cheese 😊😊😊
@@bobbg9041 - Valvoline has a solution : Valvoline Restore & Protect Full Synthetic.
Amsoil XL Boosted is stunningly good too.
Glad to see an update. Now your buddy is good to run that last oil change for the next 20,000 miles.
Thanks for the comments, we will stay on him to keep changing it every 3k miles.
Be sure to check the 3k mile update video here - th-cam.com/video/QrJ0B-KXTw0/w-d-xo.html
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Hahaha
Lol 20 000 miles lol. Funny guys changing oil every 20 000 miles lol.
Do one more oil change now and he's good for 25k miles
@@thunderb00m I don't think we will wait that long. With all the around town driving he seems to do, that would be asking for trouble.
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The owner is very lucky!!! Those cars are very sensitive to extended oil change intervals. I've owned one and I was changing the oil every 3k miles and was burning about 1/2 quart since the beginning. Good job!!!
Forced induction coupled with direct injection with Korean engineering will do that unfortunately
Thanks for the comments, glad you enjoyed the video. We will continue to monitor it every 1k miles until the next oil change. Hopefully we got it squared away and it continues to run great from this point forward. Cheers!
This is the LX model so it has the 1.8L MPI motor, not sure if they have the same issues as the 2.0L GDO engines? This is our first time working on the Korean brand as we mainly focus on Euro stuff.
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@@BradleysGarage mpi? So I guess that port fuel and direct injection? I’m not familiar with the 1.8. I may have over generalized thinking most Kia’s and Hyundais are turboed with DI only. Last I heard, only Ford and Toyota implemented the dual port fuel and direct injection combination.
@@4runner1grfe MPI is just Multi Point Injection,
After Carbi cars, the first step that most manufacturers went with was a single large injector where the carbi once was,
They then went to MPI which just means that each cylinder has it's own injector/s
So if this car doesn't have GDI, then it has port injection (so the fuel injectors are located on the inlet manifold).
Its genuinely nice to see these before and afters under the valve cover.
99.95% of folks making a video will remove the valve cover once if we are lucky (before flush) than basically say rest assured its done the job. I like to see before, and after.
Thank you for these videos :)
Thanks for comments, appreciate the feedback. Glad you enjoyed the videos, thanks for hanging out.
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You probably saved that car’s life. You are a hero sir.
Thanks for the comments David, it was more of a mess than we anticipated. Hoping we did enough to salvage that motor. Thanks again for hanging out.
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This is nothing short of a chemotherapy on a cancer patient. In the end it was so good to see the engine come back to life. Well done👍🏾It was an informative video and very relaxing to watch. Thanks.
Thanks for the kind words, glad you enjoyed the video. It was a more of a mess than we anticipated but everything seemed to come out pretty good. We will keep monitoring the Kia until the next 3k mile oil change.
Thanks again for hanging out.
Cheers!
This was an awesome series. Great job, you no doubt saved that little engine. Besides big hunks, I think that amber/dark color of the oil shows the carbon/dirt being suspended by the detergents and removed in the oil through changing as intended. No big hunks to plug up passages like the days of old oil pre-detergents. Great job
Thanks for the kind words Steve, glad you enjoyed the video. We feel pretty good about how things turned out. Not much debris coming out after the secondary flushes so that was a good sign. I'm sure there will be small residual amounts coming off over the next few thousand miles. We will check on it every 1k miles until the next 3k oil change.
Thanks again for hanging out. Cheers!
No detergent was back in the 70’s
Surprised to see the Kia made it through neglected maintenance
The simplest statement of all time is very true after watching this video: OIL CHANGES ARE CHEAP VS BUYING A NEW ENGINE!!!
Had this newer KIA's oil change interval kept going, the engine would be featured on the "I DO CARS" TH-cam channel.
Agreed, thanks for the comments. It is such a low cost item it doesn't make any sense to stretch it out.
Be sure to check out the original video if you haven't seen it - th-cam.com/video/XU79jXYWydA/w-d-xo.html
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That's what I keep telling my wife and daughter.
Certainly an articulate and mechanically gifted guy in the videos. And all the effort and of inspecting, scraping, filling, draining, filtering and inspecting were great to watch. Wonderful video work, too. I’d call the two videos masterpieces!
Thanks for the kind words Tom, glad you enjoyed the videos. Thanks again for hanging out on the channel, appreciate the feedback. Cheers!
The slower he goes the more labor hours he can bill the customer.
@@chris84662 Thanks for the comments Chris, we didn't charge the young kid anything for our time. He just purchased the supplies and we helped him out with trying to salvage the motor.
Hopefully we have done enough to salvage the motor long term.
Cheers!
The oil looked pretty dark after the 420 mile run. I’d say it’s still pushing baked sludge out of the oil galley’s and block walls. Probably repeated oil changes every 3k will get the rest out. A bottle of Seafoam in the oil will clean the snot out.
Thanks for the comments, we will check it every 1k miles up to the next 3k oil change. I'm sure they will be small amounts of residual coming off for many more miles. We could still see the walls with some burnt on residue.
We may throw in a bottle of Seafoam right before the next oil change just to hit it again. Cheers!
Modern full synthetic oil usually turns dark very quickly, but it does not mean a decrease in performance. Combustion gasses and heat
It was encouraging to see the reddish tinge from the Marvel Mystery oil in that last flush
@bruwin It definitely had a little reddish hue to it. We may continue to add 4oz of MMO to the next few oil changes just to finish cleaning things.
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Have run full syn. From 500 miles to present 245k miles, changed every 10k miles. It never got dark untill 160k miles. It was distressing to throw away such clean looking oil at 10k miles. 5.3 chev. Silverado 2004.
I remember the guys in the shop doing a similar process on a Saab 9-3. Came into the shop for it's FIRST oil change since new. It was at 40,000 miles! After all the flushed , etc it ran amazing. Virtual no wear in the engine. Those Saab engines, especially the 2.3t are amazing.
Thanks for the sharing, appreciate the story. Cheers!
I work in Walmart in the Auto Care Center, and about 10 years ago, we had a Dodge Ram 2500 DIESEL come in for it's first oil change....at 40,000 miles. The guy using the truck never ran a diesel before, and it was his company work truck. He worked in the oil patch so he was using the truck every day and put a couple hundred miles on it every day. So he didn't know it required much more servicing than even a gas should be receiving. But 40,000 miles on any oil is never a good idea.
Anyway, I was the unfortunate lower bay tech on the oil change. Arguably what came out of the drain plug could no longer justifiably be called "oil". I would describe it as carbon/sludge in a fluid suspension. Yes I ended up getting it on my hand and NO I could not wipe it off. I couldn't even hold onto a wrench. I had to go wash my hands before I could finish the oil change. Afterwards, I advised the guy to only run maybe 1000-1500 miles then immediately get the oil changed again to try to clean out the engine. He didn't come back to Walmart, so I have no idea what the end result of that was.
If they so amazing why do I see 0 on the road in portland/vancouver
I see alot of every other brand but a handful of Saabs a year, and I actively look for unique odd cars
@@YungSteambuns because there are very little saabs sold in America
Looks like there was only about 253k 9-3's sold in the USA from 1999-2011. That works out to be 21k total per year.
Going on 25 years old, there can't be that many left on the road, regardless of how good the engines are.
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Wow. This is about a thorough follow up video as I could have imagined. Appreciate the detail.
Thanks for the kind words, glad you enjoyed the content. Thanks again for hanging out on the channel. Cheers!
FYI - the Marvel Mystery Oil is good stuff. It works slow. I’ve used it in a GM 4.8 to keep a lifter from tapping (common problem.) After 2 to 3 3k oil changes, it will remove all the varnish.
Thanks for the info Chris, we will continue to add some to each of the subsequent oil changes. Cheers!
Absolutely!
Marvels is great.
That overpriced stuff used in the beginning is nothing but over priced diesel fuel.
Liquid Molly 🙄
Mechanic for 35 yrs here.
Incase anyone wants to say something.
Im so invested in this. Feels like a series 😂
Glad you are enjoying the content Ellah, thanks for hanging out. Cheers!
Love this kind of testing, shows the importance of regular services along with how to help an engine if it hasnt been looked after.
Thanks for the comments Beany, appreciate the feedback. Be sure to check out the follow up video here - th-cam.com/video/XFsHnrt0l3w/w-d-xo.html
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Excellent update, thanks very much. This is one of the few channels that makes me say, "Oh cool!" whenever an update drops. Your work is so thorough, it's an inspiration.
Thanks for the kind words, glad you enjoyed the video. Appreciate you hanging out on the channel. Cheers!
Great video. Back in 05 i bought a 96 jimmy 4.3 with 158k on it. I changed all the fluids. ALL OF THEM. I did the kerosine flush for the oil as well. It didnt have sludge thankfully. It never had any oil related issues ever. Just 2 water pumps, a radiator, and power steering pump. I sold it at 312k.
Thanks for sharing, glad you enjoyed the videos. Cheers!
This was excellent, and I watched each second... couple of observations , you should have figured that with the excellent dilution solutions you added, that it would put the sludge in suspension and thus no clumps.... second, please use a gasket removal spray like loctite or other... no more razors... the removal sprays are so good that you can literally wipe to perfectly metallic surface with a cloth after applying... great work, and thank you for literally saving this motor
Thanks for the comments, appreciate the feedback. We will look into that spray gasket removal product as that goop is tough to get off. Glad you enjoyed the video. Cheers!
@BradleysGarage LOCTITE SF7200... doesn't run ( unless way over applied).. after 15-20 minutes, you lift the gasket away with your fingers and then spray 7200 into a cloth to wipe away the remaining gasket residue. Not required, but I use Potent Alcohol for final wipe...
@@kafklatsch3198 Thanks for the tips, we will give it a try on our next project. Cheers!
This video is a gem, I have a 2010 Mazda 5 which is my first vehicle, and it has been a bit neglected, now I'm facing all the problems of a neglected vehicle but I've been able to tackle most of them and learn in the proces. When I move to the preemptive maintenance stage, this video will be my guide. 🙌
Thanks for the kind words Chris, glad you enjoyed the video. We just posted the 3k mile update video if you haven't checked it out yet - th-cam.com/video/QrJ0B-KXTw0/w-d-xo.html
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Also cheap dexron ATF is good to add to engine oil for cleaning a sludged engine out, ATF has really high detergent content! 👍
Thanks for the comments Scotty, appreciate the feedback. Cheers!
used it a couple of times. great results
@@boelensds Thanks for the info, Cheers!
Filling the new oil filter with new engine oil, before you install it, can reduce the (rattle) time for the oil pressure to come up. Thanks for your videos Bradley.
Thanks for the comments, appreciate the feedback. We know there is a lot of debate about whether or not to prefill the oil filter.
We just posted the 3k mile update video here - th-cam.com/video/QrJ0B-KXTw0/w-d-xo.html
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Except on engines a engineer put the oil filter sideways. Thats a challenge. Past time we pulled a coil wire and spun engine to get pressure up. Today ??/
If there is ever a next time you need to do a heavy sludge flush check out BG's Dynamic Engine Restoration Service Kit. I used that stuff once and an old boot came out the oil drain.
Thanks for the product recommendation Joey, we will check that out if we come across another sludge factory. Cheers!
Fyi...BG is like..$325.
Epic "series"..!!!! I was stoked to see the update! Great vids, broseph!
Thanks for the kind words, glad you enjoyed the videos. We posted the 3k mile update video if you haven’t checked it out yet - th-cam.com/video/QrJ0B-KXTw0/w-d-xo.html
Thanks again for hanging out, Cheers!
Hi, for added protection add a half a pint of marvel mystery oil to every other full tank of gas. At least a few times in the future
Thanks for the comments, appreciate the feedback.
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PS - Be sure to check out the original video if you haven't seen it - th-cam.com/video/XU79jXYWydA/w-d-xo.html
I posted this as a reply to a comment below but figured it would be a good comment to post for everyone to see.
I work in Walmart in the Auto Care Center, and about 10 years ago, we had a Dodge Ram 2500 DIESEL come in for its first oil change....at 40,000 miles. The guy using the truck never ran a diesel before, and it was his company work truck. He worked in the oil patch, so he was using the truck every day and put a couple hundred miles on it every day. So he didn't know it required much more servicing than even a gas should be receiving. But 40,000 miles on any oil is never a good idea.
Anyway, I was the unfortunate lower bay tech on the oil change. Arguably what came out of the drain plug could no longer justifiably be called "oil". I would describe it as carbon/sludge in a fluid suspension. Yes, I ended up getting it on my hand and NO I could not wipe it off. I couldn't even hold onto a wrench. I had to go wash my hands before I could finish the oil change. Afterwards, I advised the guy to only run maybe 1000-1500 miles then immediately get the oil changed again to try to clean out the engine. He didn't come back to Walmart, so I have no idea what the end result of that was.
Thanks for sharing Danny, there are lots of crazy oil change stories out there.
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Awesome, informative, and scientific video. My 2005 Jeep Liberty with a 3.7 V6 definitely needs a series of flush such as these. I'm at 180,000 miles !!!!
Thanks for the comments, glad you enjoyed the video. Hopefully we motivated you to get out there and get those flushes going. Cheers!
Same vehicle now at 226k small leak in rear main and keep getting moisture from what I assume is a leaking head gasket but it still running strong and still has the original transmission.
Very well done. It's sad how much extra work this has caused. But I feel u have extended life in this engine. Nice to see owner logging in maintenance. 👍
Maintenance report:
1st oil change 60k miles
2nd oil change 60k miles
3rd oil change 60k
4th oil change 61k miles
Hard to know exactly how many miles since the last oil change but definitely seems like way more than 6k miles. We are thinking more like 12-15k miles sine the last oil change based on what the internals look like.
He has had it since around 30k and claimed to have changed the oil 4-5 during this period. I'm sure the cheap oil changes at Jiffy Lube did not help the situation.
Be sure to check out the original video if you haven't seen it - th-cam.com/video/XU79jXYWydA/w-d-xo.html
Cheers!
Thanks for the comments, glad you enjoyed the video. Hoping it works out for this young kid since he really doesn't have the first clue what it takes to service a car properly. Cheers!
Honestly what a difference to the original pull apart.
You have just saved that owner a new engine if he kept driving like that.
I also agree too, & use a good quality oil.
In Australia I use Penrite oil.
Not cheap but made in Australia.
Thanks for the comments Stephen, we are pretty happy with how things turned out. We're sure the cheap oil changes at Jiffy Lube did not help the situation, if in fact they actually changed his oil.
We just posted the 3k mile update video here - th-cam.com/video/QrJ0B-KXTw0/w-d-xo.html
Cheers!
Compression looks good, owner really lucked out. Looks like others have already mentioned BG, but it's really the only reliable way to get it all out - they sell a large kit called "BG Dynamic Engine Cleaner" that comes with two huge jugs (2nd one is a "rinse" oil). It's similar to the smaller cans called "EPR" that you can obtain more readily, but in a much larger quantity. Not cheap, I think it's $350+ and takes 45-minutes and multiple oil changes to perform, but afterwards the results are amazing. Love the series so far, 3k OCI is what you want - short-tripping puts the owner in the severe service category.
BG has an excellent GDI cleaner too, need to do that service on my car
oil catch can and forget about the dreaded carbon buildup issues. @@Get_yotted
Thanks for the recommendation; we will definitely check out that product for our next Sludge Factory project.
We have recommended the owner to start doing 3k oil changes. Hopefully he has learned a valuable lesson on the importance of routine maintenance on his car moving forward. The goal will be for him to be able to change his own oil moving forward.
Thanks for hanging out, Cheers!
Thanks for the comments, appreciate the feedback. This is the 1.8L MPI engine so not sure if it has the same issues as the 2.0L GDI motors?
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It's great that he got to keep his head cover! And that plugs weren't flooded.
Thanks for the comments Allen, it was not easy cleaning that valve cover. The new one is over $250 so a little elbow grease got it done for basically nothing.
After getting the motor cleaned up we did the plugs and valve cover gasket.
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Pretty good job done. Very good video. Great result. Thank you so much for sharing!
Thanks for the kind words Nicholas, glad you enjoyed the video. Appreciate the feedback, Cheers!
amazing to see how fast these can sludge up and how clean you got it!
Thanks for the comments Brian, glad you enjoyed the video. It was a ton of work but we are pretty happy with how things turned out. Hopefully we have done enough to salvage the motor long term.
Cheers!
This is a great series. Please continue to post updates. Cheers!
Thanks for the kind words, glad you enjoyed the videos. Cheers!
Cool little series…I can’t believe that car still ran. You should try ATS 505 CRO. I don’t know what magical out of superstitious hocus pocus they use but it’s the best oil treatment I’ve ever used. 👍🏻
Thanks for the recommendation Karl; we will definitely check out that product for our next Sludge Factory project. Glad you enjoyed the videos.
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Great job on this! Should do a series with BG products next!
Thanks for the recommendation; we will definitely check out that product for our next Sludge Factory project.
Cheers!
PS - Be sure to check out the original video if you haven't seen it - th-cam.com/video/XU79jXYWydA/w-d-xo.html
This was well done work to clean that engine out. Bravo!
Thanks for the kind words Jay, it was definitely a tough job for sure. Hopefully we have done enough to salvage the motor long term.
We posted the 3k mile update video if you haven’t checked it out yet - th-cam.com/video/QrJ0B-KXTw0/w-d-xo.html
Cheers!
These are good content. Create more like this.
Thanks for the positive feedback Erich, glad you enjoyed the video. Cheers!
In your first video, the engine was packed with sludge. I guess it liquified and poured out with the oil. Thanks for a great video.
Thanks for the comments John, it took numerous flushes to get it cleaned up. A lot of manual work as well, scooping out sludge and cleaning up the valve cover/oil pan.
We just posted the 3k mile update video here - th-cam.com/video/QrJ0B-KXTw0/w-d-xo.html
Cheers!
I hope the owner appreciates your thoroughness 👍
He's just a 20 year old kid that doesn't know anything about cars or what is needed to keep them running properly. He helped with the repair so he wants to learn and understand things.
Hopefully he has learned a valuable lesson on the importance of routine maintenance on his car moving forward. The goal will be for him to be able to change his own oil moving forward.
Thanks for hanging out, Cheers!
Watched both videos. Very informative and satisfying. Subscribed.
Tip: I never replace crush washers. I use wheel bearing grease on the plug threads. Haven't had a leak on many many vehicles in 40 years.
Thanks for the kind words Tom, glad you enjoyed the videos. Since the crush washers are super cheap, we just like to replace them. What sometimes happens when they are reused, it can take more torque to get a good seal and people end up overtightening the drain plug. Appreciate the tip though, we like the grease idea, which may helping to seal as well.
We posted the 3k mile update video if you haven’t checked it out yet - th-cam.com/video/QrJ0B-KXTw0/w-d-xo.html
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Liqui Molly engine flush will do the same end result with less steps. Do fresh oil and filter + LM then drain and put fresh in. Really helped when I was following the "recommended OCI for my 09 Accent was 7500 according to manual". Never again, feels like a play to get you to mess up your engine slowly so the dealer can get more money.
Thanks for the comments, this is actually an update video. We used the Liqui Moly flush during the original video.
You can check it out here - th-cam.com/video/XU79jXYWydA/w-d-xo.html
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Great videos. I have the exact same car with 134,000 no problems yet. I change the oil every 4 to 5,000 miles
Thanks for the comments Bentley, glad you enjoyed the video. Be sure to check out the original video if you haven't seen it - th-cam.com/video/XU79jXYWydA/w-d-xo.html
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Interesting and appreciated follow up.
Thanks for the comments, glad you enjoyed the video. Cheers!
well, there is no doubt that what you have done has done that engine a world of good. I only wish we could get this video to everyone who thinks that changing their oil is just an unnecessary annoyance. anyone who knows anything about engines knows how important that good, clean, fresh oil will extend the life of the engine better than any other thing you can do for it. you must really like this guy to do this much work for him.
Thanks for the comments David, appreciate the feedback. He is a young kid that went to school with one of my sons. He doesn't know anything about cars or what is needed to keep them running properly. He helped with the repair so he wants to learn and understand things.
Hopefully he has learned a valuable lesson on the importance of routine maintenance on his car moving forward. The goal will be for him to be able to change his own oil moving forward.
Thanks for hanging out, Cheers!
Ive always been told you can use 1 quart Transmission fluid, 100 miles before next oil change. High in detergents and also lubricates. Cheers
Yep, the old engine flush technique I was taught was to replace the oil with ATF and diesel 50:50. Drive for 100-200 miles, then drain and check for chunks. If there were chunks, then put fresh ATF+diesel and drive another 100 miles. When you finally had no more chunks then you switched back to regular oil.
Thanks for the comments, appreciate the feedback. Cheers!
That was in looser tolerance engines, do that to a high tolerance engine and it won't work out well. @@TracyMNelson
@@TracyMNelson Driving with that mixture is probably not a good idea. I'd say idle the engine for an hour, but dont drive.
@@H4K4Nyou need higher oil pressure for it to work. These loose engines have little pressure to begin with
Thanks for the update! I would love to see you use the Valvine Restore & Protect motor oil on the next go round as well as open up the filter. The most impressive thi g to me is how simple removing that valve cover & oil pan is on that Kia! It's a great vehicle as far as time invested for doing this to. Stillshocked at a plastic valve cover & I carry a plastic (polymer) pistol (Glock), but it's still odd to see a valve cover be non metallic.
Thanks for the comments, we will try out that Valvoline Restore & Protect on the next oil change. It was nice the valve cover and oil pan were so easy to remove. On our Euro cars, it is usually a real PITA. We have seen plastic valve covers going all the way back to the early 2000's so that is common place for us.
Thanks again for hanging out, Cheers!
The BG dynamic clean works incredibly well, it’s on the more pricey side but pretty much guaranteed to work. Hope this helps!
Thanks for the recommendation; we will definitely check out that product for our next Sludge Factory project.
Cheers!
Good job on the flush with the diesel. I usually just got a few quarts of Marvel Mystery Fluid replaced that with oil and let it run for 30 minutes or automatic transmission fluid works really well it's a good detergent
Thanks for the kind words, glad you enjoyed the video. We just posted the 3k mile update video if you haven't checked it out yet - th-cam.com/video/QrJ0B-KXTw0/w-d-xo.html
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I was wondering how the hell it still looks like summer in your videos and then remembered California just doesn't get winter, just slightly more rain and less sun 😆
Yeah, the weather is about the only thing California has going for it. It's been about 65F here the past few days, haven't had any rain for over a week now but it's coming this weekend.
Thanks for the comments, Cheers!
What are you talking about! It was 44 degrees here last night!!!
Excellent work here! I have a 2017 Hyundai Elantra I bought new. Has this same engine. It just turned 100.000 miles last month. 3000 mile oil changes since new. It sounds perfectly healthy, nice and quiet, uses no oil between changes. And the underside of the oil cap has nothing on it. The whole car has been absolutely excellent. 0 repairs, 0 issues. Just 2 batteries, and 2 sets of new tires. Thats it! In 2021 I bought a new kia K5 GT LINE with premium package. Love it. 1.6L Turbo GDI, doing 3000 mile oil changes using Castrol Edge. Using the Elantra for my 80 mile round trip to work to keep the mileage down on the new car. I'm in so cal also. You have a new Subscriber 😊
Very informative and well videoed. I would imagine at a normal mechanic garage rate , etc, this repair cost the owner more than a “lifetime “ of oil changes. Hopefully , he or she got the message.
He's just a 20 year old kid that doesn't know anything about cars or what is needed to keep them running properly. He helped with the repair so he wants to learn and understand things.
Hopefully he has learned a valuable lesson on the importance of routine maintenance on his car moving forward. The goal will be for him to be able to change his own oil moving forward.
Thanks for hanging out, Cheers!
@@BradleysGarage One of the (still) most under read books in society is the car manual! What still amazes me is that folks have all the info at their fingertips on the web now , but can’t seem to make use of it. And, this applies to engineering students I sometimes mentor. Again, great video.
I probably would have added a blackstone oil analysis somewhere in there.
We will do that now that we got things clean and have fresh oil in there. This will give us a cleaner picture that sending a "dirty" sample in.
Cheers!
I am really expressed with you and your persistence. I would of stopped with the first 2 diesel engine flush, and watched it every 3,000 miles at the oil change. I believe if people change their oil to Mobil 1 there is no way that type of sludge will build up. I was lucky to find out about Mobil 1, at 20 years old. I only use Mobil 1 for 40years!
Thanks for the kind words Roy, appreciate the feedback. Hopefully we have done enough to salvage the motor.
We just posted the 3k mile update video here - th-cam.com/video/QrJ0B-KXTw0/w-d-xo.html
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You should remove the valve lift solenoid(VTEC Solenoid or what ever its called for KIAs).
These are normally oil controlled and these normally have screens on them and these can get blocked with flushes.
Thanks for the comments, we will take a loo at those to see if there is any remaining evidence of sludge on the screens. Cheers!
PS - Be sure to check out the original video if you haven't seen it - th-cam.com/video/XU79jXYWydA/w-d-xo.html
Good job 👍🏾, thank you for sharing. You did everything perfectly aside from would have done. And I have a chemicals degree in that subject. FYI everything you did will not harm the engine and safe, what ever is left is all lose and the detergent in fresh oil will take care of it. Oil contamination with moisture and short trips is the major causes of sludges. Generally after a good long drive it is a good idea to just dump the oil without replacing the filter is highly recommended.
Thanks for the kind words Mr. Steel, appreciate the feedback. There definitely seems to be an issue with short driving trips as he works very close to his home.
Hopefully we have done enough to salvage the motor long term.
Be sure to check out the 3k update if you haven't seen it yet - th-cam.com/video/QrJ0B-KXTw0/w-d-xo.html
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@@BradleysGarage one advice?
After running the engine till operational temperature is reached, start the clock for 15 minutes, then let it sit for the sludge to loosen up more for 1/2 hours, therm repeat by running engine for 15 minutes after reaching operational temperature.
Now drain it 🙏
Idk why but this is so satisfying to me
Thanks for the comments, glad you enjoyed the video.
We posted the 3k mile update video if you haven’t checked it out yet - th-cam.com/video/QrJ0B-KXTw0/w-d-xo.html
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Something I like to use in older cars is half to a quart of atf, it cleans very well
Thanks for the comments, appreciate the feedback. Cheers!
Glad to see you used Marvel Mystery Oil! I add it to my engine and even my fuel tank. Is the best, it is slower to work because is not harsh, so you need to use the car for a week or so, but it sure does the job without any risk at all. You can even leave it until the next oil change. I have used MMO for more than 50 years! old and brand new cars.
Thanks for the comments, appreciate the feedback. We will keep adding a little MMO to each oil change to continue to wash out any remaining debris.
Cheers!
The initial treatment got rid of most of the sludge. The subsequent treatments would dissolve the remnants which would be picked up by the filter. Wouldn’t it in fact be very surprising if there were any chunks seen in the coffee filters?
The varnish may clean up with continued frequent oil changes. It seems like it could be a problem for humming up the moving parts like valve springs, rockers and any oil control solenoids.
The best thing you can do for that owner is to teach him how to do his own oil changes.
Thanks for the comments Craig, we will check it every 1k miles up to the next 3k oil change. I'm sure they will be small amounts of residual coming off for many more miles. We could still see the walls with some burnt on residue.
Jake is definitely performing the next oil change on his Kia. he has now seen it done 5 times so there are no excuses moving forward.
Thanks again for hanging out. Cheers!
10:04 I just watched a recent test on running an engine on just diesel (project farm?), and there was abnormal wear indicated, so I wouldn’t suggest doing that.
That is why we just went with only One Quart of diesel, we have been hearing mixed reviews on the results of running 100% diesel. Thanks again for hanging out, Cheers!
Try the new restore and protect from valvoline
Thanks for the suggestion, we plan on trying that out on the next 3k mile oil change. We posted the 3k mile update video if you haven’t checked it out yet - th-cam.com/video/QrJ0B-KXTw0/w-d-xo.html
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@ i ended up finding it! Would love to see the filter media cut open again
Thanks!
Wish I knew as good of a mechanic. The Undercarriage, Engine and Transmission were really clean.
Thanks for the kind words Ron, we refuse to work on dirty cars. We did a complete pressure wash on the engine bay and undercarriage before starting any repairs. There is nothing worse than working on oily, greasy cars.
We just posted the 3k mile update video here - th-cam.com/video/QrJ0B-KXTw0/w-d-xo.html
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I got a 2006 Tucson, 330 k. Runs well. Change oil, manufacturer schedule followed property. Professional mechanic and myself too. Knowledge and graduate of ICE Tech school, The Philippines.
Sounds like you have taken good care of that car, unlike Jake. With proper maintenance, cars should run for hundreds of thousands of miles.
We just posted the 3k mile update video if you haven't checked it out yet - th-cam.com/video/QrJ0B-KXTw0/w-d-xo.html
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Smelling the MMO is a must. Your buddy should be doing all this. Never learn otherwise. Treat him like a kid since he’s acting like one.
You want the sludge to dissolve like it did. No chunks. Good work.
Thanks for the comments, appreciate the feedback. Hopefully we have done enough to salvage the motor.
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I often wondered how that Kia turned out, thanks for video!
- Does anyone know if using AT205 additive is safe to use on GM motors with AFM ?
- I'm surprised that your HOA allows you to work on cars in your driveway
- 6:25 Safety chain/strap on tank? 🤔🙂
No worries, glad you enjoyed the video. We don't really have any experience with the AT205 product so we can't comment on that.
We would NEVER live anywhere that has an HOA. 😎
Safety Chain/Strap @ 06:25 ???
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Where did u get the idea that they had a HOA?
@@BradleysGarage oh just a safety chain strap for your tank. Just being nit-picky. 🙂
@@deeohgi Most nice neighborhoods have HOAs than don't, that's all.
Perfect example of why changing oil regularly is important and to not bother with these "extended drain" intervals some manufacturers state. We have a 15 year old Sentra which got plain old conventional oil changes every 3k miles (whatever oil and filter is on sale) and with 162k miles on it I recently had to do the valve cover/gasket and the top end was spotless with very little wear on the cam lobes.
Agreed, you can't go wrong with every 3k oil changes. We will stay on top of Jake to keep performing 3k oil changes. Thanks again for hanging out.
We posted the 3k mile update video if you haven’t checked it out yet - th-cam.com/video/QrJ0B-KXTw0/w-d-xo.html
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Both videos are great learned a lot
Thanks for the kind words Norman, glad you enjoyed the videos.
Appreciate you hanging out on the channel as well.
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Great job I have done quart of diesel and transmission oil with 2 quart of oil to do my flushing works great
Thanks for the comments Stuart, appreciate the feedback. Cheers!
I’ve been using marvel mystery oil. From the late’70 and I still use it today, I put it in my oil and also in my gas. My Toyota and my ford runs very well. My Toyota is 25 years old and runs awesome
Thanks for the comments Glenn, appreciate the feedback. We will continue to add a little in each oil change until the oil filter is clean after 3k miles.
We just posted the 3k mile update video if you haven't checked it out yet - th-cam.com/video/QrJ0B-KXTw0/w-d-xo.html
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I flushed a 74 Ford pickup with straight diesel when I was a kid. It always leaked a little oil before, and after the flush, it leaked like a sieve. So the diesel definitely knocked stuff loose. I let it idle for 15 minutes, and aside from more leaks it ran fine.
Thanks for sharing, hopefully we have done enough to salvage the motor. We didn't want to do straight diesel so we went with the 1 quart mixture.
We just posted the 3k mile update video if you haven't checked it out yet - th-cam.com/video/QrJ0B-KXTw0/w-d-xo.html
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Very patient, thorough. Good video.
Thanks for the kind words, glad you enjoyed the video.
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It certainly is a lot cleaner. You did well!
It was nice to hear you also called the cover a "Rocker Cover". In my younger day I had never heard it called a "Valve Cover". I think the younger mechanics (40 years old and younger) of today are the only ones who call it a valve cover - I wont, Rocker Cover is way too engrained in me. I am talking about mechanics here in Australia.
Thanks for the kind words Rob, we are pretty happy with the results. Our thought is if the "cover" is not making contact with anything then it's probably just a valve cover. If the "cover" is making contact with the cams or some internals in the cylinder head then it's probably a rocker cover. You could even call it a "cam cover" on these OHC motors.
At the end of the day it really comes down to how your were taught and what you are comfortable with.
Even Kia calls it a Valve Cover 😎- www.kia.parts/oem-parts/kia-valve-cover-224102e010
Thanks again for hanging out. Cheers!
im 56 ND IT WAS ALWAYS VALVE COVER
This is a hell of a hill to die on.
U have good experiments for sludge case, keep update for us
Thanks for the comments, we are trying to teach this young kid the importance of routine maintenance.
We just posted the 3k mile update video if you haven’t checked it out yet - th-cam.com/video/QrJ0B-KXTw0/w-d-xo.html
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I love using MMO! What’s your opinion on Berryman B12 chemtool or seafoam to flush the crankcase?
Thanks for the comments. We haven't tried either one of those products in the crankcase. We have only used Seafoam on the fuel side of the motor but we found it works great there. We have heard guys using the B12 as a piston soak to help with carbon build up on rings though.
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I got a Ford with 82K miles on it that was sludged worse than that. I couldn't even see the pushrods! I ran a quart of diesel in it after removing the chunks from the heads that I could reach. I didn't get nearly as good results as you did, but I managed to get about 3 more years from it before it completely gave up. The original owner (I knew him) didn't believe in oil changes; he just topped it off when it was low.
Thanks for sharing, there are lots of crazy oil change stories out there. Glad you got another 3 years out of that Ford. Hopefully this kid can get many more years from this Kia as well.
Cheers!
Been subscribed since y’all helped me with my Audi over instagram 😂 love the channel guys
Thanks for the kind words, glad we could help you out with the Audi. Thanks again for hanging out on the channel, appreciate the support. Cheers!
Thanks for the update! Cheers
Glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for hanging out. Cheers!
Almost like panning for gold.😅 Good informative video.👍
Thanks for the comments Jeff, appreciate the feedback. Unfortunately we did not find any nuggets. 😎
Be sure to check out the original video if you haven't seen it - th-cam.com/video/XU79jXYWydA/w-d-xo.html
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Diesel fuel is probably the best flush / sludge cleaner period.
Thanks for the comments Kirk, appreciate the feedback. Hopefully we have done enough to salvage the motor long term.
We posted the 3k mile update video if you haven’t checked it out yet - th-cam.com/video/QrJ0B-KXTw0/w-d-xo.html
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Svaka čast tebi na ovako detaljnom čušćenju. Izgleda lako ali nije baš lako.
Hvala na komentarima, cijenimo povratne informacije. Bilo je puno teže nego što smo očekivali. Nadamo se da smo učinili dovoljno da spasimo motor.
Živjeli!
@@BradleysGarage ovaj motor će da radi veoma lijepo jos dugi niz godina. Pozdrav iz Crne Gore.
@@berykent4598 Lijep pozdrav, hvala na komentarima. Drago mi je da ste uživali u videu. Nadamo se da smo učinili dovoljno da spasimo motor i omogućimo mu da radi još mnogo tisuća milja.
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Marvel Mystery Oil is a great product in vehicles with questionable oiling systems. It saved the lifters on a 200k mile Tahoe I had. I ran it for a whole 3000 mile oil change and it just ran quieter the longer it was in there.
I am blown away by how much cleaner that engine is inside. Great job cleaning it out. The owner should definitely stick to 3k mile intervals from now on. No doubt there will continue to be small particles breaking loose for some time, but nothing a good oil filter can’t handle.
Thanks for the comments Johnny, glad you enjoyed the video. We will continue to monitor it every 1k miles until the next 3k mile oil change. We will also keep adding 4oz of MMO after each oil change and run it for the 3k miles as well.
Hopefully we have done enough to salvage the motor and keep it running for thousands of more miles.
Thanks again for hanging out, Cheers!
I bought a Ford escort once really cheap because it had loud ticking from the engine. Turns out the oil wasn't changed in a long time, the oil came out like sludge. I ran seafoam in the engine for about 30 minutes idling and got a lot of build up out and pulled the valve cover and it was still a lot of sludge. Then changed the oil again and it ran a lot quieter. I sold the car and about 6 months later the lady's son blew up the motor.
Thanks for sharing Daniel, we weren't sure if Seafoam was any better at breaking sludge down versus the other products on the market. Cheers!
I've heard these 1.8s are a mixed bag, happy to see after serious neglect this one still appears to be running strong.
Thanks for the comments, hopefully we did enough to salvage the motor.
Cheers!
Excellent video. Thanks for doing all the work. Subscribed.
Thanks for the kind words, glad you enjoyed the video. It was a bit of a mess but we are happy with how it turned out.
Thanks again for hanging out, Cheers!
Thanks for the update link. Surprised the compression still up. Wonder if you could pull a plug and use a small camera to go inside and look for scoring? Likely none with those compression numbers. Should put an oil plug in that has the magnet on it. Seafoam seems to be real good at cleaning up (through gas additive and oil additive), and use some Royal Purple oil - but that will likely have to run 2-3 times and do regular mileage oil changes... more of a long term thing. What do the intake valves look like? All crudded up from the lack of multi-port injection washing?
Thanks for the comments Rick, we tried to use a little camera scope down the cylinder. The problem is it wasn't clear while recording the little screen so we decided to leave that part out.
Great suggestion getting a magnetic oil drain plug, just to see if there is any metal flakes floating around. Also could not really see the valves clearly with the camera since it's hard to make a 90 degree turn with our setup.
We just posted the 3k mile update video if you haven't checked it out yet - th-cam.com/video/QrJ0B-KXTw0/w-d-xo.html
Thanks again for hanging out, Cheers!
@@BradleysGarage No problem - thanks back for reading the comments so quick and commenting back - I have subbed now as well. Enjoying your content!
Great outcome for the vehicle owner. You probably extended the vehicle life dramatically.
Thanks Doug, hopefully we have done enough to salvage the motor. We will check on things every 1k miles until the next 3k mile oil change.
Cheers!
14:42 Do the 2 lobes top right and the 2 lobes top left have an excessive wear line in the middle?
They all looked pretty similar to us, it may just be how much varnish was wiped off during the multiple flushes. We didn't take the time to wipe each individual cam lobe one by one.
Even if there is more wear on a few, there isn't anything that we can do at this point. Just got to take care of it moving forward and hope for the best.
Cheers!
Reminds me of the 2.7 dodge your pretty cool what kind of gloves are those.
Thanks for the comments, it was more of a mess than we had anticipated. Hopefully we have done enough to salvage the motor.
We have a few friends that work at a hospital and they get us unused supplies. These are actually surgeon gloves used in the OR, so they are a little thicker and have high cuff.
When we need to purchase them though, this is what we use - www.amazon.com/Microflex-SafeGrip-Disposable-Automotive-Fingertips/dp/B002WQG02M
We just posted the 3k mile update video on the Kia if you haven't seen it yet - th-cam.com/video/QrJ0B-KXTw0/w-d-xo.html
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Had an engine just like that back in the 80s. I used diesel fuel and cheap motor oil. 50/50. It worked. Drove that old Ford LTD for three years.
Thanks for the comments, appreciate the feedback. Cheers!
iit is safe to pour diesel? how's the gaskets and seal inside the engine?
Thanks for the question, the diesel should not have any effect on the internal seals/gaskets. Especially since we are only running it for 15 minutes. Then we are draining it and putting in fresh new oil. Hopefully we have done enough to salvage the motor.
We posted the 3k mile update video if you haven’t checked it out yet - th-cam.com/video/QrJ0B-KXTw0/w-d-xo.html
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I have a 2014 Kia Soul ! Had to get an engine replacement this past year. Was burning over 2 quarts on the 1000 mile engine test. Had to have it tested a few times but was all replaced under warranty. Hoping to get a few years before this one has issues.
Thanks for sharing, glad to hear you got it all covered under warranty. Cheers!
Boy, it would have been a whole lot easier to just do regular oil changes.
A good 2 part video to show why regular oil change is less work and cheaper.
Thanks for the comments, hopefully he has learned the importance of routine maintenance.
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Great vid(s)! You saved it for Jake.
Wonder if valvoline restore and protect would help? Rings have to be caked?
Thanks for the comments John, we plan on checking out that product for the next 3k mile oil change.
We posted the 3k mile update video if you haven’t checked it out yet - th-cam.com/video/QrJ0B-KXTw0/w-d-xo.html
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May want to redo that silicone gasket again after all of that work. Great video though! :)
Thanks for the comments, appreciate the feedback.
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Do oil samples after each oil change
Thanks for the comments, we will look into that.
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Will you run all synthetic oil now?
We plan on running full synthetic every 3k miles moving forward. On the next oil change we are going to try out the Valvoline Restore & Protect.
We posted the 3k mile update video if you haven’t checked it out yet - th-cam.com/video/QrJ0B-KXTw0/w-d-xo.html
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Looks like it is ready for some long life now. Just drive it and run 3000 mile oil changes. pulling the oil pan and cleaning the sludge was probably the best action that you took. I wish my 62 Lincoln oil pan was that easy to access.
Thanks for the comments Jeff, appreciate the feedback. Hoping it works out for this young kid since he really doesn't have the first clue what it takes to service a car properly. Cheers!
Thanks for the follow up, it seems like the Kia pulled through
Glad you checked out the follow up video. We will keep checking on things every 1k miles until the next 3k mile oil change but so far things are looking positive.
Thanks again for hanging out. Cheers!
I'm an auto tech. I've used Super Tech oil and filters for years and have never had any issues. It's extremely affordable, too. Even for full synthetic and they have a few stages/formulation blends.
Thanks for sharing Smith, appreciate the feedback. We also have not had any issues with the SuperTech brand of oil. It is considerably cheaper than the name brand shelf.
At the end of the day, the oil just needs to be changed on a routine basis.
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Run Valvoline Restore & Protect.
Thanks for the comments, we plan on checking that oil out on the next 3k mile oil change.
Cheers!