Is Intake System Cleaning Necessary?

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Gertrude
07/29/25 12:15pm
Intake system cleaning is necessary. Here are the specific impacts of not cleaning the intake system: 1. Carbon buildup: Fuel is directly sprayed onto the intake valves by the fuel injectors, forming carbon deposits under high temperatures. The carbon deposits on the intake manifold and intake valves absorb fuel before it enters the combustion chamber, making the fuel leaner and causing the intake valves to close improperly, leading to stalling or shaking. 2. Disrupts air-fuel ratio: Carbon deposits in the intake system reduce airflow, disrupting the critical air-fuel ratio. 3. Idle issues: This can cause poor idling, reduced power, increased fuel consumption, and higher emissions.
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