What are the methods for cleaning carbon deposits in cars?
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Methods for cleaning carbon deposits in cars: 1. Clean the throttle valve: Remove the engine cover, disassemble the throttle valve, clean it with carburetor cleaner, and then wipe it clean with a clean cloth. 2. Use an IV drip: The IV bottle contains pressurized and atomized cleaning agent, which is injected into the intake tract to produce a chemical reaction and is expelled once the engine is running. 3. Use cleaning agents: Here, the cleaning agent is for the combustion chamber. Inject the cleaning agent into the combustion chamber using an instrument, allowing it to react chemically with the carbon deposits, then extract the waste liquid to complete the cleaning. 4. Open the cylinder for cleaning: If the engine is extremely difficult to start, idles roughly, loses power, or struggles to overtake, it indicates severe carbon deposits. In this case, the engine needs to be disassembled for cleaning, removing parts such as the intake manifold and engine cover to clean the engine.
I've driven several cars before, and carbon buildup is really common. Every time the acceleration slows down or the fuel consumption suddenly increases, I know it's time for a cleaning. The most cost-effective method is to use fuel additives—just add a bottle of cleaner when refueling and take a highway drive to burn off the deposits. If you find it troublesome, you can also go to a repair shop for an intake system cleaning. They use equipment to inject cleaning fluid to dissolve the carbon buildup, and the effect is quite noticeable. Don’t delay too long, or the engine could develop serious issues. A friend of mine had to replace the throttle body due to excessive carbon buildup, costing over a thousand bucks. Also, avoid idling too often in daily driving—taking more highway trips can help prevent buildup. During regular maintenance, check the fuel injectors to keep them clean, which saves fuel and hassle. In short, clean carbon deposits promptly—don’t wait until the car has problems to act.
