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Is an engine flush necessary for a year old car?
I have a year old SEAT Ibiza coming up for its first service, with 6500 miles completed. The SEAT garage have asked if I would like an engine flush as it 'improves mpg etc'. I am of the opinion that one is not required. What are your thoughts, please?
Asked on 6 November 2017 by hati
Answered by
Honest John
A fuel system flush, yes. Then start using super instead of ordinary petrol so you won't ever need one again. An oil flush isn't necessary and could even be harmful at a first service.
Real MPG enables you to register the fuel economy you are actually getting against your make and model of car, its engine and type of transmission.
Every time you enter an average consumption figure against your car, the overall average automatically adjusts to reflect it.
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