Why is it essential to clean your engine before an oil change?

Introduction

Changing your engine oil is a crucial step in maintaining the performance and longevity of a vehicle. However, a simple oil change doesn’t always eliminate all the impurities accumulated inside the engine. Cleaning your engine before the oil change helps dissolve and remove harmful residues, ensuring that the fresh oil is more effective and providing optimal engine protection.

👉 But why is cleaning the engine before an oil change so important? What are the risks of a clogged engine? How can you do it effectively? Discover all of this in this article.

1. A clogged engine: A risk for performance and durability

Over time, the engine accumulates combustion residues, carbon deposits, varnish, and sludge that settle in the lubrication system. These impurities come from:

🔹 Wear of metal parts: Tiny metal particles mix with the oil and accelerate the wear of components.
🔹 Incomplete combustion: Carbon deposits form and block oil passages.
🔹 Oxidation of the oil: Engine oil degrades over time, leaving behind sticky residues.

These accumulations can cause:

⚠️ Power loss and increased fuel consumption
⚠️ Premature wear of pistons, valves, and hydraulic lifters
⚠️ Oil filter blockage and poor lubrication
⚠️ Increased risk of engine failure in case of low oil levels

👉 A clean engine runs better, consumes less fuel, and lasts longer!

2. An oil change alone isn’t enough: Here’s why

Many drivers think that a simple oil change removes all accumulated residues. This is false!

💡 Used oil leaves impurities stuck to the engine walls, which are not fully removed during the oil change. When fresh oil is poured into a dirty engine, it becomes contaminated within the first few miles, reducing its performance and lifespan.

Comparison: Engine with or without cleaning before oil change

👉 Result: A clean engine after the oil change runs better and lasts longer!

3. How to properly clean your engine before an oil change?

Using a motor cleaner before the oil change is the ideal solution for removing accumulated impurities without disassembling the engine.

🚀 Steps for an effective engine cleaning:

🔸 Step 1: Add the engine cleaner to the used oil
Pour a cleaning additive, such as CLEAN Avant Vidange, directly into the engine oil before the oil change.

🔸 Step 2: Let the product take effect
Let the engine run at idle for 10 to 15 minutes to allow the product to dissolve the deposits.

🔸 Step 3: Drain the engine oil
Once the engine is thoroughly cleaned, carry out the oil change by replacing the oil and oil filter.

🔸 Step 4: Refill with high-quality fresh oil
Add the appropriate engine oil to ensure optimal lubrication and long-lasting protection.

💡 Cleaning your engine before the oil change is simple, quick, and extremely beneficial for the engine's health.

4. What are the benefits of cleaning the engine before an oil change?

Internal engine cleaning before the oil change offers many advantages:

✅ Removes sludge and carbon deposits 🔥
✅ Improves lubrication of engine parts 🛠️
✅ Optimises the performance of fresh oil 💧
✅ Extends engine life 🚗
✅ Prevents clogging-related breakdowns ⚠️

👉 It’s a simple step that prevents mechanical issues and reduces long-term maintenance costs.

5. CLEAN Avant Vidange: The ideal solution for a healthy engine

CLEAN Avant Vidange is a specially formulated motor cleaner that dissolves internal impurities and ensures an effective oil change.

🔍 Its advantages:

✔ Removes carbon deposits, sludge, and varnish
✔ Improves the lifespan of engine oil
✔ Compatible with all petrol and diesel engines
✔ Easy to use in just 15 minutes

📌 How to use:

1️⃣ Add CLEAN Avant Vidange to the used engine oil
2️⃣ Let the engine run for 10 to 15 minutes
3️⃣ Drain the oil and change the oil filter
4️⃣ Refill with fresh, high-quality oil

📢 With CLEAN Avant Vidange, optimise every oil change and protect your engine!

6. A simple action for maximum engine protection

Cleaning your engine before an oil change is an effective way to keep your engine in top condition. By removing accumulated residues, it allows the fresh oil to work at its full potential and provide optimal lubrication.

🚀 Don’t let impurities compromise your engine’s health. Think about cleaning your engine before every oil change!

👉 Discover now CLEAN Avant Vidange and give your engine a new lease of life