Thread: Carbon Clean?

I went through this process on a petrol MINI Cooper S - made a huge difference. In that case, the exhaust gasses being recirculated caused the buildup. Earlier models were not direct injected (instead, injecting the fuel further up the intake) and so were able to 'self clean' somewhat.
Would be interested to hear the responses to this question, as my D4 had it's turbo drain fixed relatively late (104k km). Drives like a champ though, so if it does need doing, it isn't showing much sign of it!

I've used a product called Revive on the tdv8 at about 240,000km. It sounded a little smoother, quieter and less black smoke on acceleration.

There are a few brands of induction cleaner around.

I have been using these products for years from these engine problems solved - Cost Effective Maintenance and I am very happy with them, have a read of all the reviews people leave as well.

To clean carbon deposits I usually operate engine until normal oil pressure and operating temperature are achieved then find a nice long hill and fang it, 6000 rpm will usually do it.

Re-visiting this one - has anybody on here used the mobile carbon clean guys advertising on farcebook?

* Mobile Service * We Come to You * $180... - 360 Carbon Clean Perth | Facebook

Look interesting, price is right, and there are one or two land rovers in their review list.

Is the 'hydroxy' process a real one? or is this just a bunch of snake oil?

Should add - the mini in my previous post was cleaned 'manually'...