Cleaning Carbon Off Intakes, Exhausts, Intake Manifolds, and Turbocharger

Polo08816 · 12-07-2016, 07:07 PM

I've found a new device that cleans them all. It does a good job of breaking down carbon deposits on some of the most important parts of the power train. Has anyone else used this in conjunction with brake cleaner and/or SeaFoam before?

Cleaning Tool

My mechanic has also advised me that he cleans the carbon deposits off the cylinder walls by using a miniature version of this tool. He would remove the spark plug and insert the tool into the cylinder. Manually operate the tool while cranking the engine starter. Way more effective than SeaFoam.

Smaller version of tool

CalCarNut · 12-07-2016, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Polo08816

I've found a new device that cleans them all. It does a good job of breaking down carbon deposits on some of the most important parts of the power train. Has anyone else used this in conjunction with brake cleaner and/or SeaFoam before?

Cleaning Tool

My mechanic has also advised me that he cleans the carbon deposits off the cylinder walls by using a miniature version of this tool. He would remove the spark plug and insert the tool into the cylinder. Manually operate the tool while cranking the engine starter. Way more effective than SeaFoam.

Smaller version of tool

RoundelM3 · 12-08-2016, 07:57 AM

Actually, I've seen these before...but they're more suited as a digestive aid for Trolls.

metallicpea · 12-08-2016, 09:30 AM

First guy who rods his cylinders gets a smack in the face and a damaged engine.

Gamb1t · 12-27-2016, 01:43 PM

What's wrong with giving the car the occasional WOT runs?

Heck my old Mazda manual even advises to visit the redline every tankful.

natesi · 01-14-2017, 01:29 AM

I'm practically on the floor laughing. You guys are too funny.

vivithemage · 01-23-2017, 08:49 PM

Some good shitposting here... almost thought I was on reddit for a second.

F30Drew · 02-03-2017, 10:59 AM

a redline a day keep the carbon away

Hobie18 · 02-04-2017, 04:35 PM

Carbon buildup is a real problem in DI engines. Seafoam sucked into the manifold only removes some of it. Running the engine hot on WOT and long trips helps but carbon still builds up on the valves.

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Hobie18 New Member 0 Rep 27 Posts Drives: 2013 328ix Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Southern CT iTrader: (0)	Carbon buildup is a real problem in DI engines. Seafoam sucked into the manifold only removes some of it. Running the engine hot on WOT and long trips helps but carbon still builds up on the valves.
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