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Piston soak to reduce oil consumption

Heiser · 2024-03-06 23:14:18

I have a Volvo XC60 D4 that drinks oil, about 1l per 1500kms. It's very common on this engine and due to clogged rings. Rather than pay for a rebuild and new pistons and rings ( anyone know how much this would cost me?) Ive seen people have success with doing a piston soak, where they put something like Berryman B12…

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07-03-2024 12:14am

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Heiser

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I have a Volvo XC60 D4 that drinks oil, about 1l per 1500kms. It's very common on this engine and due to clogged rings.
Rather than pay for a rebuild and new pistons and rings ( anyone know how much this would cost me?) Ive seen people have success with doing a piston soak, where they put something like Berryman B12 chemtool into the cylinders and leave it to soak for a while, then doing an oil change.
https://youtu.be/V5e3xQeXCLo?si=HlxHDTFPgxCF7evv
I'd attempt this myself if I had spark plugs but having a diesel it means taking the injectors off and I don't feel totally able to do that.
Does anyone know a mechanic that would do a piston soak or any advice on this?

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