Getting ready to switch over to synthetic oil, do I need to do a engine flush or not? '03 TB has 95000 miles
Engine flush or not
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meerschm
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- Aug 26, 2012
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Your decision. I would just do an oil and filter change.
if you think your old oil is really nasty, you could do a flush. I don't think it is really needed.
Mobil agrees:
Synthetic Oil | Myths
Myth: I need to flush my engine before switching to Mobil 1 synthetic motor oil.
Reality:
No special preparation is necessary when switching from conventional motor oil to Mobil 1 or Mobil 1 Extended Performance synthetic motor oils
if you think your old oil is really nasty, you could do a flush. I don't think it is really needed.
Mobil agrees:
Synthetic Oil | Myths
Myth: I need to flush my engine before switching to Mobil 1 synthetic motor oil.
Reality:
No special preparation is necessary when switching from conventional motor oil to Mobil 1 or Mobil 1 Extended Performance synthetic motor oils
It is not needed but recommended for higher mileage engines over 75, 000 miles and/or have a questionable service history. If you dont do a flush on an engine with questionable maintenance the first fill of synthetic is going to get dirty really quick and require changing earlier thus wasting time and money.