I'm new to the forum, but have used ARX before. I just wanted to ask some questions about the 1.8t and it's sludge problems. I own a 04' A4 cab. with only 7,500 miles on the engine. I use about 3-4 oz. with every oil change (about twice a year). Is this good enough without ever running a cleaning phase? Or should I go ahead and clean and rinse the engine out for good measure. I run the Mann filters and some German synthetic oil (forgot the name off the top of my head).
I also just ran a cleaning phase in my Nissan Titan, but spaced out about the rinsing phase and added 3-4 oz. of ARX in the new oil. So I guess after 3,000 miles I should drain, refill and use this as my rinsing phase? Or can I just use what's in there as the rinse phase?
Any info. or suggestions will be greatly appreciated!
On the Audi, I would continue as you are currently doing. On the Nissan, just go without any ARX on the next oil change. That will be your rinse phase.
Please read the FAQ NON SYNTHETIC IN CONJUNCTION WITH YOUR AUTO-RX APPLICATION WILL KEEP YOUR ENGINE TEMP COOL(INCLUDING TURBOS) SLUDGE WILL RUIN YOUR ENGINE THIS IS POSTED ON SAT 9-11 LOOK AT HOME PAGE ON WEB SITE SCROLL TO BOTTOM ANY TIME TOMORROW. GOOD EZINE ARTICLE ON SLUDGE . SORRY FOR THE CAPS ( ONE FINGER TYPING IS ALL I CAN DO CURRENTLY)
