Maintaining your engine is an important part of ensuring your vehicle runs smoothly. But sometimes, maintenance costs can add up, leaving you with expensive mechanic appointments in the long run.
Engine maintenance doesn’t have to break the bank. If you want to save a couple of bucks on servicing your car, you can easily flush your engine and change your oil by yourself. Thanks to some simple products (and some straightforward DIY advice!), your engine will be clear of debris and deposits in no time. Keep reading to learn more!
What is an Engine Flush?
An Engine Flush cleans the inside of your engine using a chemical solution that is added to your engine oil. From there, it circulates and helps to remove old oil, debris, and deposits that have accumulated in your engine over time.
Engine flush products are used before an oil change. For example, Kleen Flo Engine Flush effectively cleans your crankcase before you add fresh oil to your engine. After only five minutes, you’ll have enhanced oil circulation, unclogged screens, and clean pistons.
Why is an Engine Flush Important?
If you haven’t changed your oil in a while, there is a significant chance that carbon and other deposits have built up in your engine. When your engine is dirty, your car might not perform as it should. You might also experience decreased fuel efficiency or even engine failure from too much build-up in your vehicle.
This is why a flush is so important. By keeping your engine clean, you can ensure your vehicle functions as it should, on top of increasing its lifespan.
Materials Needed for an Engine Flush
When doing an engine flush, you’ll need the following materials:
- Engine flush additive, such as Kleen Flo Engine Flush
- Clean oil pan
- Fresh oil
- New oil filter
We’ll break down the simple steps of an engine flush in the next section.
How to Use Kleen-Flo Engine Flush
Step 1: Prepare Your Vehicle
For your engine flush additive to work properly, your engine should be warm but not hot. Turn your vehicle on and let it run for 5 minutes, then turn the engine off.
Step 2: Add Your Engine Flush Solution & Let it Circulate
The oil and engine flush solution will flow better when your engine is warm. Add the Kleen Flo Engine Flush to your car. Next, let your car run for five minutes or more, depending on how dirty your oil is.
Step 3: Complete Your DIY Oil Change
Turn your car off once you’ve allowed the Kleen Flo Engine Flush to circulate. You can now change your vehicle’s oil as you would normally.
Buy Your Kleen Flo Engine Flush at CAPS Today!
Keeping your engine clean is easy and affordable when you purchase your products from CAPS. In addition to engine flush additives, we stock various Kleen Flo products to keep your vehicle running smoothly. Visit one of our locations or contact our team today to learn more!