Is It Necessary to Clean Carbon Deposits?
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Here is an introduction about whether it is necessary to clean carbon deposits: 1. It is recommended that car owners clean carbon deposits every 20,000-30,000 kilometers. Cleaning carbon deposits more frequently is not better. When the vehicle's performance is normal, there is no need to spend extra money. 2. Excessive carbon deposits can indeed cause some problems. It can prevent the engine from working properly, occasionally leading to stalling. For example, carbon deposits in the combustion chamber can cause engine knocking. 3. Carbon deposits in the fuel injector: Can cause engine shaking and poor acceleration. 4. Carbon deposits in the throttle body: Can result in weak acceleration, idle shaking, or unstable idle speed, making it difficult to start the vehicle and increasing fuel consumption. 5. When carbon deposits have severely damaged the engine, they must be cleaned.
I've driven quite a few cars and I think carbon deposit cleaning is really important. Simply put, carbon deposits are the accumulation of oil sludge and carbon powder in the engine. If not cleaned regularly after long-term use, the car will obviously lose power, experience strong acceleration jerks, and fuel consumption will skyrocket. Last year, my friend didn't clean his car in time, and as a result, the engine shook badly, costing over 5,000 yuan to repair. New cars might be fine for the first 10,000 to 20,000 kilometers, but after that threshold, especially when frequently driving in city traffic jams, carbon deposits accumulate more easily. I would recommend regularly using high-quality fuel additives or going to a professional shop for cleaning every two years. This money is well spent, otherwise small problems can turn into bigger troubles. Also, pay attention to your driving habits—avoid sudden acceleration and braking to reduce carbon deposit formation.
I usually drive to and from work, and I'm not very knowledgeable about cars, but I do some research when there's a problem. I think carbon deposit cleaning depends on the specific situation. A while ago, my car was slow to accelerate and had unstable idling. I searched online and found out it might be a carbon deposit issue. I used a bottle of inexpensive cleaner, and it worked okay. If your car is relatively new with low mileage, you might not need to rush, but if the symptoms are obvious, you must take action. Too much carbon deposit reduces engine efficiency, wastes fuel, and pollutes the environment. Modern cars have many DIY products, like foam cleaners, which are convenient to use yourself. However, I prefer to develop good habits, such as using high-quality gasoline and changing the oil regularly, to prevent carbon buildup and avoid future troubles.
