FAQs
Pyroil
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What is the proper way to use engine flush? Do I drain the oil first or add the engine flush to the oil?
- Check to make certain the oil in the crankcase is up to safe level and then warm engine to driving temperature.
- Immediately before changing oil and filter, add Pyroil Engine Flush to crankcase and allow engine to run at normal idle speed for 5 minutes. Do not drive vehicle or race engine until crankcase has been drained and fresh motor oil installed.
- Drain crankcase and replace oil filter.
- Refill crankcase with fresh motor oil.
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Motor Oil Myths
- If you don't drive in severe conditions, you don't need to change your oil as often.
- Valvoline recommends changing oil every 3,000 miles. Most consumers (more than 80% of drivers, according to a State of California study) actually drive under what is considered severe driving conditions (stop and go, short trips, towing, or very hot or very cold temperatures). Auto manufacturers' oil change interval recommendations are dramatically shorter for severe driving conditions, with the majority recommending 3,750 miles or less and with 3,000 miles being the most common recommendation. Both oil and oil filters have less of a useful life under severe conditions due to increased dirt and other contaminants. So, changing the oil and filter every 3,000 miles is the best way to ensure engine health.