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2002 Chevy Prizm I had an engine flush before I heard how d

Tiny
BREANDME
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  • 2002 CHEVROLET PRIZM
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 85,000 MILES
My daughter bougt a 2002 chevy prizm with 85000. I took it to Uncle Ed's for an oil change. They said it was really dirty which would cause sludge because it looked like it hadn't been changed in a while. I let them do an engine flush. My brother in law said this was really dangerous and may destroy the engine because any dislodged sludge that wasn't drained will be in there. Should I be worried? Should I go out and get another oil change right now to try to avoid this? What signs should I be looking for if problems. My kid spent 3500 on the car and no money for repairs so I hope I didn't destroy her engine trying to be nice by flushing the engine.
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Sunday, June 13th, 2010 AT 2:25 PM

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Tiny
BLACKOP555
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If sludge is dislodged and jams in a passage it wont come out with a oil change I personally dont think youll have to worry. And if it goes out you can have the shop pay for damages as they did the flush wrong. But if you worried go out and get another flush.
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