Can Fuel Additives Really Remove Carbon Deposits?
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Fuel additives can indeed remove carbon deposits from the engine. In fact, since gasoline combustion in the engine cannot achieve 100% efficiency, incomplete combustion leading to carbon buildup is inevitable. Here is relevant information: Functions of fuel additives: Inhibit carbon deposits, remove existing carbon buildup, clean fuel systems, improve gasoline combustion, enhance emissions, reduce engine knocking and vibration, thereby lowering fuel consumption and boosting power. Fuel additive standards: Of course, this is provided that the fuel additive meets quality standards and is of high quality. Especially when vehicles operate in highly congested urban traffic conditions with constant stop-and-go driving, where engines cannot run at high speeds, incomplete fuel combustion is exacerbated. This leads to carbon accumulation in areas such as the cylinder head, spark plugs, fuel injectors, and intake/exhaust valves, ultimately resulting in reduced engine power, increased fuel consumption, and higher pollutant emissions.
I've tried fuel additives a few times myself and found they do help somewhat with cleaning engine carbon deposits, though the results aren't consistent every time. Carbon deposits refer to the sludge and impurities that build up inside the engine, mainly caused by incomplete fuel combustion, which can affect performance and fuel efficiency over time. Fuel additives contain cleaning agents that gradually dissolve some mild carbon deposits when added to the fuel tank. When I used it in my five or six-year-old car, after running through several tanks of fuel, I noticed smoother acceleration and particularly improved idle stability. However, for severe carbon buildup, like in cars that haven't been maintained for a long time, these additives aren't strong enough - you might still need professional cleaning at a repair shop. I'd recommend new car owners use it as a preventive measure, adding one bottle every few thousand kilometers to save on future repair costs. Just don't over-rely on it or add too much at once, as this could damage sensors or affect the exhaust system.
