Is It Necessary to Clean Carbon Deposits Inside the Engine Cylinder?

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VivienneDella
07/30/25 1:48am
Cleaning carbon deposits inside the engine cylinder is necessary. Carbon deposits are inevitable in every vehicle, with only the amount varying. Excessive carbon deposits can alter the engine's original structural parameters, reduce engine power, and increase fuel consumption. In severe cases, it may also cause engine knocking, abnormal acceleration noise, and damage to pistons and crankshafts. Winter maintenance tips are as follows: 1. Keep the engine warm: The main difficulty in cold starts is the low engine temperature. Therefore, keeping the engine warm and preventing cold wind from directly blowing into the engine compartment can avoid starting issues. 2. Pay attention to the direction of the car's front: When parking in winter, it's best to face the car's front towards a building to use the structure as a windbreak, preventing the engine from being excessively cooled by cold winds.
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