How to Clean Engine Sludge?

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JoyMarie
07/29/25 4:39pm
Engine sludge can be cleaned by adding a sludge cleaner into the engine through the oil filler cap before an oil change. Start the engine and let it idle for 5 to 10 minutes, then turn off the engine and drain the sludge cleaner along with the old oil. The functions of an engine include: 1. Fully burning the fuel injected into the cylinders to generate power; 2. Determining the vehicle's power, fuel efficiency, stability, and environmental performance. Methods for engine maintenance include: 1. Using qualified engine oil; 2. Using qualified coolant and antifreeze; 3. Regularly cleaning the radiator scale; 4. Regularly removing engine carbon deposits; 5. Regularly replacing the three automotive filters; 6. Maintaining a reasonable engine speed.
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