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Post by soulboy74 on Oct 8, 2023 8:17:04 GMT
Now I am just wondering if there is a way to give you gearbox a good clean on the inside with out taking it apart ? Can I use a bit of petrol mixed with some gear oils ! As a flush out to get rid of the build up of the black stuff !! Because it is making it difficult to check how things are in there when it's turns darker straight away !! And advice most welcome ! Best regards soulboy74
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Post by gpowell on Oct 8, 2023 9:25:25 GMT
Dont over think it.
Regular oil changes is all you need to do unless there is something untoward evident from the drained oil.
Change oil annually as a mimimum.
You can buy SAE30 in 5 litres from ebay fir around 23£ delivered
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Post by soulboy74 on Oct 8, 2023 19:17:12 GMT
I have just got out of my older scooter black sludge that I think as been in for how many years l don't know still running ok did a quick oil change and it went darker straight away so unable
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Post by soulboy74 on Oct 8, 2023 19:21:06 GMT
Too tell much of the condition of the engine that way ! Don't what to go poking around and open up if not needed!! Just wondering if there is a flush out before new oils are put in !! Best regards soulboy74
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Post by ironsloth on Oct 8, 2023 22:11:17 GMT
Run it so it gets warm then empty. I usually let a drop run through, then fill with fresh.
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Post by alan34 on Oct 9, 2023 11:05:28 GMT
Hello there. after draining oil i sometimes spray brake cleaner in through filler hole if you have a straw on can it helps. spray in a circle it will clean any residue that sits inside caseing.happy days.
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Post by gpowell on Oct 9, 2023 19:13:01 GMT
Hello there. after draining oil i sometimes spray brake cleaner in through filler hole if you have a straw on can it helps. spray in a circle it will clean any residue that sits inside caseing.happy days. Beat me to it, if i was to fkush thats what i woukd do |
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Post by frankgallagher on Oct 14, 2023 20:54:03 GMT
Silkolene ONE SHOT - Motorcycle Engine Flush - (100ml) is one
Oil based product used to completely cleanse the interior of your motorcycle engine from sludge, gum, rust, and varnish, but like others have mentioned if you do a minimum annual oil change its a pointless exercise.
One point to remember is an engine (any) left for long periods the oil will gradually deplete and breakdown.
PS. Old oil mixed with a bit of petrol is a great wood preserver for sheds and fences, Like getting your moneys worth.😉👍
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Post by frankgallagher on Oct 15, 2023 20:06:03 GMT
Be very careful using Clutch and brake cleaner inside an engine as it strips out the oil and causes friction on metal to metal parts such as the bottom end bearings while the new oil is warming up and running through, its better to leave an old engine oil residue also the clutch and brake cleaner strips the carbon deposits off and end up in your new oil filter prematurely giving it less life.
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