Re: Is this a bad idea?
Drop the pan and clean the sludge. Contrary to the expert opinions gasoline shouldn't be used for anything but driving. Wash parts with something like diesel. It won't catch on fire and explode. I learned this the hard way. Decided to use gasoline for charcoal lighter once. Put the glass jar down and then lite the charcoal. Low and behold the gasoline vapor also caught fire and found it's way to the jar of gasoline about 10 feet away. Gasoline is dangerous. The kerosene treatment is not necessary for today's oil. If you used detergent oil and stay away from non detergent oil you won't get any sludge in the motor. IMHO a kerosene engine flush is a bad idea you would be reducing the motor oils ability to lubricate.
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