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thanks machan la for bringing me upto speed on the forum culture... will do my homework in future.. was simply thinking out loud

Thanks VVTi I was simply looking for a short cut Sorry for taking ur time mate, cheers!

Just keeping my options open

Hi Guys, Any recommendations for a good ride for a budget of LKR 3Mn - 3.2Mn? Thanks!

Thanks RWD, Ive been reading up on the subject and have realized that sludge related issues are common, only if I knew before. Also, I have read all the warnings against an engine flush unless it is an absolute necessity. However, is there a sequence of actions which I should follow given the situation? What should I try doing? If dismembering the engine is the right thing to do, where else other than Toyota? Is it normally done in any garage? Given the commonality of sludge related issues, surprisingly, I wasnt able to find a single after solution on the internet, which makes me fear for the wrost!

Yeah makes sense, thanks guys. Prolly the engine needs a cleaning, but then Ive been servicing the thing at Toyota regularly before, and I am surprised that this didnt show up, at least show symptoms. Anyway, would you guys recommend a flushing to see if there is an improvement?

Hi, I drive a Toyota Vios and have missed my usual service by 3000Km's... car has done arnd 85K's. A couple of time, when i slowed at an intersection the engine stalled. No warning lights or indicators came on. And, the pulling power of the car also relatvely was low. And the oil levels also dipped. When I took it Toyota this morning for a service, the guys said that the sludge build up was bad, and that the ONLY solution is to clean up the engine, which will take 4 days and cost approx. 120k. They said that it'l have to be sunk in a thinner bath and blahdy blah. When I asked if there is a short cut, the guy said that I can get the engine flushed elsewhere, but then that can only worsen the situation. Please guys, need some advise... I am obviously thinking of flushing the engine..