How Often Should Carbon Deposits in Cars Be Cleaned?

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Yolanda
07/30/25 5:40am
Car carbon deposit cleaning intervals vary depending on different situations: 1. For cars driven in urban areas, clean every 20,000 kilometers; 2. For cars frequently driven on highways, cleaning every 30,000 to 40,000 kilometers is sufficient. The methods for cleaning carbon deposits in cars are: 1. Remove the intake pipe to expose the throttle body; 2. Disconnect the negative terminal of the battery and turn off the ignition switch; 3. Straighten the throttle plate and spray a small amount of carburetor cleaner into the throttle body; 4. Wipe clean with a polyester cloth or high-quality non-woven fabric. The effects of carbon deposits on cars: They can cause poor engine performance, leading to difficulties in starting, unstable idling, poor acceleration, backfiring when accelerating suddenly, excessive exhaust emissions, increased fuel consumption, and other abnormal phenomena.
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