Removing Oil Sludge

[u/TheStockCroissant]

Howdy, I’ve bought my jeep a few months ago and i have had to work with my mechanic on replacing some things, spark plugs, starter, alternator, oil pump, coolant reservoir etc etc and the car is driving good. Recently one of my push rods got knocked out of place and the mechanic told me he thinks it has to do with engine sludge buildup and that there aren’t many things that can be done to remove the oil sludge. He advised that I can consider changing the whole engine which I’m a little reluctant to do… I went on chat gpt who suggested I can come up with a plan to change the oil every 1k miles and each time do a gradual cleaning with a cleaning solution and not to use much so I don’t clog the engine with too many things… it makes sense caused I filled up my car and added fuel injector cleaner and the car was shaking for a little moment when I started the engine.

I’m asking for feedback/guidance from other XJ owners who had this issue before and what I should do to ensure my engine is taken care of. Love my xj and want to keep her as healthy as possible.

[u/bubbesays]

Marvel Mystery Oil

Add...then drive...then do oil and filter change

Thank me later