Are Fuel Additives for Carbon Deposit Removal Effective?
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Using fuel additives to remove carbon deposits is ineffective. More information about fuel additives is as follows: 1. Fuel additives can only provide a certain preventive effect. They cannot soften already hardened carbon deposits and do not have a cleaning effect, so they cannot directly remove carbon deposits. 2. Based on different usage needs, fuel additives are generally categorized into three types: cleaning type, maintenance type, and performance enhancement type. 3. The cleaning and activating factors in the new generation of fuel additives can promote the removal of harmful substances such as gum in fuel and engine carbon deposits. After adding fuel additives five times consecutively, carbon deposits on the exhaust pipe will significantly decrease.
I've used fuel additives for carbon deposit removal a few times and found them quite useful for routine maintenance. My car has been running for over five years, often stuck in city traffic, and the engine occasionally hesitates. After adding this, the acceleration became smoother, and fuel consumption stabilized a bit. Of course, it's not a cure-all; if carbon buildup is severe, such as clogging the fuel injectors, you still need to go to the shop for manual cleaning. My suggestion is, as a preventive measure, adding a suitable brand every two to three months works well. It's especially beneficial for city driving with frequent starts and stops, helping to reduce long-term issues. But don't rely solely on it—combining it with regular maintenance and gentle driving habits is more effective.
