First service - engine flush and fuel treatment?

[Leeroy]

Just booked in for my first 10k service at the local dealer and they mentioned about a fuel and oil treatment being recommended every year (£24)? Never been a fan of engine flushes in the past, but has anyone any thoughts as to whether this is worthwhile?

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[Centurion07]

Not until you've done moon miles.

Regular oil changes (I've just done my 3rd in 20K) are far better than leaving the intervals longer and relying on a flush treatment.

Do the changes often enough and there won't be any need for a flush at all.

 

[Centurion07]

What's the fuel treatment anyway...?

 

[Enoch]

What's the fuel treatment anyway...?

Snake oil.. it's made from liquidised moon dust, unicorn urine, and mermaid tears...

Costs £0.50 per litre, but dealer mark up = £10 quid per spoon full

 

[Centurion07]

Yeah I figured it was, just interested exactly HOW the shyster was trying to flog it.

 

[Leeroy]

think that confirms what I was thinking, not a lot of point after so few miles:shrug:

 

[melwff]

if you have it in the UK put a bottle of STP injector cleaner or equivilant in and save your money

 

[Enoch]

if you have it in the UK put a bottle of STP injector cleaner or equivilant in and save your money

Better still, put nothing in and save even more money:lol::lol:

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