W210 AMG Discuss the W210 AMG's such as the E50, E55, and E60

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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 01:38 PM
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hi guys has anyone tried the auto RX engine treatment? this is the link cause my friend is advising me to try it to clean my engine internals... thanks

http://www.auto-rx.ph/
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 02:11 PM
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I definitely would not use this in the transmission or power steering system. Those two systems are very picky about what oils they take.

As for the engine, I probably wouldn't use it either. Mercedes recommends Chevron Techron as the only fuel system/engine cleaner. I know some people have used Sea Foam, which is generally well regarded, although not specifically recommended by Mercedes. I don't have any experience with Auto RX.

I would probably start with Techron. If you feel there is an actual problem that remains (the car is running rough or you remove the heads and see fouled valves) I would try Sea Foam. Unless you have a reason to specifically try this stuff, I wouldn't. It seems like it can do more harm than good.
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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 01:59 AM
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Hello,

I used auto-rx in my 97 e320 and 94 e320. It cleaned the valve train on both cars as viewed from the oil fill cap. There were not any dramatic improvements in performance or fuel economy but I wasn't trying to solve a specific problem. I just wanted to clean the engine. I will try it next on my 308. Here is a link to a s500 application
http://www.k6jrf.com/MB_lifter.html

Note that auto-rx is not a fuel additive like Techron
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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 10:25 AM
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nice im planing on using it on my next oilchanged! is it safe for the engine bearings like the crankshaft and rods bearing? thanks
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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 01:48 AM
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When I used it I added the autorx then changed the oil and filter after 1500 miles. After another 1500 miles I changed the oil and filter again. The website has directions for various applications. I think it will work well for crank and rod bearings .
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