How Often Should a Car Carburetor Be Cleaned?
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There is no specific regulation on how often a car carburetor should be cleaned, as it mainly depends on air conditions. Generally, it should be cleaned every 20,000 to 30,000 kilometers. The carburetor is a mechanical device that mixes a certain proportion of gasoline with air under the vacuum generated by the engine. Below is additional information: 1. Cleaning the carburetor involves removing impurities that block the fuel passages and metering orifices. If clogged, it will directly affect the vehicle's overall performance, manifesting as issues like poor acceleration and unstable idle speed, but it will not impact the engine's lifespan. 2. The contaminants in the carburetor come from gasoline. They undergo dual filtration through the filter screen and sediment bowl on the fuel drain switch before entering the carburetor. Inside, they are further settled in the float chamber before reaching the metering orifices. Therefore, under normal conditions, cleaning is unnecessary until poor fueling performance is noticed, typically after about 10,000 km. If frequently driving on dusty roads, increase the cleaning frequency as needed. 3. Frequent disassembly of the carburetor can affect the sealing of internal and surrounding connections, impairing gasoline atomization and leading to increased fuel consumption.
