C63 guys-check this out.
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C63 guys-check this out.
Hey guys, this is something discovered today at work. Here is the History.
This C63 has had oil changes at 10k, 17k, and currently the car has 32k miles on it(it was just changed again last week)
So, basically in 32,000 miles it has had 2 oil changes.
Cylinder heads are being removed for coolant usage issue.
During the work, I found this nice big glob of SLUDGE. You can also see sludge forming on the top of the camshaft bearing caps. Realizing that C63's seem to run higher oil temp- especially for those who run their cars harder or track. It may be a good idea to change that oil in between services.
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This C63 has had oil changes at 10k, 17k, and currently the car has 32k miles on it(it was just changed again last week)
So, basically in 32,000 miles it has had 2 oil changes.
Cylinder heads are being removed for coolant usage issue.
During the work, I found this nice big glob of SLUDGE. You can also see sludge forming on the top of the camshaft bearing caps. Realizing that C63's seem to run higher oil temp- especially for those who run their cars harder or track. It may be a good idea to change that oil in between services.
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Oil change 5K or once a year which ever comes first. If you track your car changed the oil and brake fluid before and after each track event.
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I have seen 100,000+ mile engines torn down with 10k-15k mile oil changes all around, 0 sludge and the tolerance measurements were spectacular. As long as you're running the manufacturer suggested oil and changing it after a track event you're fine. Can't really comment on the picture above.
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I'm thinking of starting to do this more often.. I've been doing every 10k as prescribed by the dealer.. I don't drive my car too hard anymore but that shouldn't be an excuse.
Was looking in to the Mityvac, pretty cool. Do you guys also change your oil filters at every oil change? or can those ride out for a bit?
Was looking in to the Mityvac, pretty cool. Do you guys also change your oil filters at every oil change? or can those ride out for a bit?
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Quick question, how would you know if there is sludge build up in the engine? Would you feel a more sluggish performance?
thinking as I am not sure how good the previous owner of my car was with oil changes. any way to check besides taking it apart like in the OP picture?
thinking as I am not sure how good the previous owner of my car was with oil changes. any way to check besides taking it apart like in the OP picture?
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Hey guys, this is something discovered today at work. Here is the History.
This C63 has had oil changes at 10k, 17k, and currently the car has 32k miles on it(it was just changed again last week)
So, basically in 32,000 miles it has had 2 oil changes.
Cylinder heads are being removed for coolant usage issue.
During the work, I found this nice big glob of SLUDGE. You can also see sludge forming on the top of the camshaft bearing caps. Realizing that C63's seem to run higher oil temp- especially for those who run their cars harder or track. It may be a good idea to change that oil in between services.
This C63 has had oil changes at 10k, 17k, and currently the car has 32k miles on it(it was just changed again last week)
So, basically in 32,000 miles it has had 2 oil changes.
Cylinder heads are being removed for coolant usage issue.
During the work, I found this nice big glob of SLUDGE. You can also see sludge forming on the top of the camshaft bearing caps. Realizing that C63's seem to run higher oil temp- especially for those who run their cars harder or track. It may be a good idea to change that oil in between services.
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