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cleaning a sump
Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2012 10:41 am
by tomas.geoghegan
Hi Im doing a oil and filter change soon.
The oil is not that dirty
would it be a good idea to take the sump off and give it a clean too ?
Thanks in advance Tom
Re: cleaning a sump
Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2012 10:48 am
by mike.perry
NO! If it ain't broke don't fix it. You will only cause problems getting the sump to seal afterwards.
With modern oils the dirt is held in suspension and trapped in the filter so there is no need to clean the sump
Re: cleaning a sump
Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2012 12:18 pm
by bmcecosse
Only if you know the engine has stood for many years without use. Otherwise as ^^^^ - leave well alone !
Re: cleaning a sump
Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2012 3:55 pm
by tomas.geoghegan
Cheers Thanks
Best Regards Tom