What are the methods to remove carbon deposits from an engine?

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ONorah
07/30/25 9:08am
Methods to remove carbon deposits from an engine include: 1. Disassembling and cleaning various engine components; 2. Performing an intravenous cleaning (commonly known as "drip cleaning") for the car; 3. Adding fuel system cleaner to the fuel tank. The causes of carbon deposits in cars are: 1. Long-term poor driving habits of the owner; 2. Mismatch between fuel grade and compression ratio; 3. Aging or damage to the engine carburetor; 4. Prolonged high-load driving; 5. Failure to replace the air filter; 6. Inaccurate ignition timing or fuel supply timing; 7. Low engine temperature; 8. Poor sealing of valves and valve seats; 9. Extended engine idling. Methods to prevent carbon deposits in cars include: 1. Regularly cleaning components prone to carbon buildup; 2. Avoiding prolonged idling; 3. Using appropriate gasoline additives; 4. Using the gasoline specified for the vehicle.
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