Well in theory all it should be is concentrated detergents. That being said, you shouldn't keep it in the motor for any extended length of time, also, don't use it as an additive to motor oil. Throw it in, take it out! If anything does fail, its not going to be because Gunk is so powerful it ate your gaskets. Your gaskets were old and bound to fail. If your that concerned, you should be looking to the junkyards for a newish-er block and save your money.
Try Gunk High Mileage Motor Flush to clean engine and Bars 2 Part Engine Fix to restore engine performance.
In fact I would advise against it on a high mileage transmission.
im sorry about your luck you should NEVER use any type of flush on a high mileage there are deposites that imbed in the soft metal bearings and those deposites are helping to keep the motor tight when you use a flush it washes away the deposites and now the motor is loose and needs a bottom end rebuild the los of the oil pressure gauge is most likely due to main bearings
Can you use it for What?
Any major brand SAE 10w30 or High Mileage oil if the engine is high mileage. Use API service SL or SJ.
Any SAE approved detergent 10w30 motor oil. I personally prefer Valvoline but just about anything sold in the US is good. If the engine has high mileage you may want to consider a high mileage motor oi still 10w30.
I recommend a high-mileage synthetic. 10w-30
its not that bad it just tells you that your motor has been worn down some
yes, but it has to be synthetic oil
Several companies make a motor oil specifically for high mileage cars. Also a good synthetic oil might be just as good.
High mileage could be your own interpretation. However I drive a 2001 Ram 5.9 with 180k miles and it runs fine, factory motor and trans. My step-dad drives an 04 Ram with 120k miles and needs a head gasket. Take care of your motor and it will treat you well.
The difference between synthetic motor oil and high mileage motor oil is mainly in how they are made and what type of engine they are designed to protect. Synthetic Motor Oil Synthetic motor oil is chemically engineered to provide better performance than conventional oil. It: Flows better at very low temperatures Resists breaking down at high temperatures Provides better engine cleanliness Offers longer service intervals It is designed for overall improved performance, protection, and efficiency in both new and modern engines. High Mileage Motor Oil High mileage motor oil is specially formulated for vehicles that typically have 75,000 miles (120,000 km) or more. It contains: Seal conditioners to help reduce oil leaks Additives to reduce oil consumption Extra detergents to help clean older engines Wear protection for aging engine parts Summary Synthetic oil focuses on higher performance and longer-lasting protection. High mileage oil focuses on protecting older engines and reducing common problems like leaks and oil burning.