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[jiminwatford]

Our mechanic changes the oil every six months. Every time he does an oil flush. i am just wondering if this is really necessary or even good for the engine/gearbox?

i thought i heard it stripped the mechanicals a bit bear to be using all the time ?

thanks
James

[the.stroker]

ive always used an engine flush whilst performing an oil change on all the minis ive had,and on peoples cars that ive serviced,never done any of them any harm in the ten years ive been doing it

[jiminwatford]

so they're OK to use. What price would you say was right for them? do they usually cost £10 to buy?

(i'm a little concerned that the mechanic is using items which are costing way too much..)

[WiredbyWilson]

i think the negine flush in halfords is £4.99 so sounds like he uses expensive stuff.

Engine Flush in Halfords

[jiminwatford]

Thanks. i think we'll have to live with the price as he (the mechanic) uses the motorfactors next to him for all his bits

[mr_apples]

Thanks. i think we'll have to live with the price as he (the mechanic) uses the motorfactors next to him for all his bits

so he has a trade account, don't get ripped off.

im my opinion its a waste of time anyway, regular oil and filter changes are all that are neccesary