engine is full of oil sludge

2007 SUZUKI XL7
97,773 MILES
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MARRYJOE
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07 suzuki XL7 with about 97773 miles - due to using wrong oil in it. how can I fix the problem are do Ineed a new engine. engine is full of oil sludge how can I fix the problem are do I need a new engine thank you
Feb 26, 2012 at 12:19 PM
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HMAC300
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normally when they are sludged up there isnt much of a fix for it other than replacing the engine. you might want to pull the pan and valve cover ans scrapeout all the crap but that can get time consuming as well as exspensive an dnot help the problem anyhow.
Feb 26, 2012 at 2:01 PM
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