1988 Suzuki Samurai Oil Changes

1988 SUZUKI SAMURAI
60,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 4WD • MANUAL
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MRK
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A friend of mine drains the oil out of his truck then puts in 4 quarts of diesel and runs the truck for 5 min.
Then drains diesel and changes oil and filter. He claims this cleans out the sludge. I have my doubts.
Would this be a good idea for my Suzuki.

Thanks
May 3, 2009 at 9:55 PM
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DAVE H
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I would stick with a good oil addative to clean the oil system !!
May 4, 2009 at 6:50 PM
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