Lubro Moly makes a mighty fine engine cleaner, used during oil change.  I
just can't remember what its called.

 Put in what is appropriate based on how far your down on the dipstick you
>> are
>> plus OK to use excess capacity your system can handle (research your oil
>> system).
>>
>> I don't know what is allowable on a 1.9 waterboxer, so if I was to use any
>> oil
>> system solvent I would look at the dipstick and then drain a bit of oil if
>> needed to make room for what the solvent maker suggests is appropriate.
>>
>> Whew!  Way too long.
>>
>> I use it before an oil change every 25K or so, and use it in the suck-it-
>> through-the-vacuum-line carbon dissolver mode about every 50K.
>>
>> I've been using SeaFoam for a couple decades (+) and seen no issues and
>> some
>> apparent good.  Which is a pretty meaningless sample of one from a biased
>> user.
>>
>> tom
>>
>>
>> On 19 May 2011 at 21:28, Edward Maglott wrote:
>>
>> My ol wasserboxer has its share of lifter noise.  Especially as I
>>> reach the end of the 3000 mile oil change interval using castrol
>>> 20w50 and mahle filters.  I was wondering, as I approach the next oil
>>> change in a few hundred miles, if I might add something to the oil to
>>> help clean the engine internals a bit without causing trouble.  I've
>>> heard SeaFoam and Marvel Mystery Oil mentioned on this list in the
>>> past.  any recommendations?  I'm thinking a one time treatment here.
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>> Edward
>>>
>>>
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Alan Felder
Austin TX
82 Diesel Westy