What does an intravenous drip clean in a car?
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An intravenous drip for cars is a non-disassembly cleaning method, mainly used to clean the intake system, fuel system, and three-way catalytic system. Intake System: Composed of the air filter, air flow meter, intake pressure sensor, throttle body, additional air valve, idle control valve, resonance chamber, power chamber, intake manifold, etc. Fuel System: Generally consists of the fuel pump, fuel filter, fuel injector, etc. Its function is to ensure the required fuel flow under various working states and conditions of the engine. Three-Way Catalytic: Refers to the catalytic process that converts harmful gases such as CO, HC, and NOx emitted from vehicle exhaust into harmless carbon dioxide, water, and nitrogen through oxidation and reduction. It mainly uses a three-way catalytic converter. The carrier component of the three-way catalytic converter is a porous ceramic material installed in a specially designed exhaust pipe. It is called a carrier because it does not participate in the catalytic reaction itself but is coated with a layer of precious metals such as platinum, rhodium, palladium, and rare earth coatings. It is the most important external purification device installed in the vehicle's exhaust system.
I'm very familiar with the 'car IV drip' procedure, having worked in an auto repair shop for several years. It's mainly used to clean carbon deposits inside the engine. After prolonged use, incomplete fuel combustion leads to carbon buildup in the fuel injectors, intake manifold, and cylinders. The 'IV drip' involves hanging a bottle to slowly introduce a specialized cleaning solution that dissolves these carbon deposits, restoring the engine's power and fuel efficiency. I often hear car owners complain about sluggish acceleration or sudden increases in fuel consumption - that's when this cleaning is most needed. It's recommended every 2-3 years or every 40,000 kilometers, but make sure to go to a reputable shop. DIY attempts risk damaging parts if the fluid spills in the wrong places. Using high-quality fuel regularly can also help reduce carbon buildup.
