Diesel Engine Flush

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Diesel Engine Flush by f8rdy on Fri Sep 05, 2008 9:47 pm
Ive bought myself a 2.8TD Isuzu Mu that im trying to tidy up a bit, its been parked up for a while so im planning on doing a service on it.

When im at it..... can anyone recommend any useful treatments for diesel fuel system and engine cleaning?
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Re: Diesel Engine Flush by Sir-Doris on Fri Sep 05, 2008 9:51 pm
Forte treatments seem to have a good name, a bit pricey though. Although most engine treatments (Forte, Wynns, STP etc) are all essentially the same if you look at the ingredients on the labels.
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Re: Diesel Engine Flush by Drift on Fri Sep 05, 2008 10:05 pm
I prefer not to flush my engine as It can disturb deposits that actually help stop leaks.
I think if you flush it should be done from when the engine was new.

I use Millers Diesel Plus in the fuel.
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