Today we test 3 different methods to clean the carbon out of your engine! We media blast with baking soda one cylinder to see the results, we then use picks (what most people would use) to scrape off as much carbon as possible, then finally, we try an internet method of spinning zip tips on a drill. Which one will work the best?
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Carbon Cleaning Kit for GEN3 Engine 2.0T and 1.8T ( 2015+ )
https://www.shopdap.com/carbon-cleaning-kit-for-2-0t-tsi-engine.html
Carbon Cleaning Kit for 2.0t TSI Engine ( 2006 – 2014 )
https://www.shopdap.com/carbon-cleaning-kit-for-2-0t-tsi-engine.html
24MM Socket (12 Point) 1/2 Drive
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Don’t Overpay for a MK7 Waterpump/Thermostat Housing and How to do it Yourself
https://youtu.be/RIVyvfEWztc
Intake Manifold for VW and Audi 2.0T TSI DIY (How to) Replacement
https://youtu.be/c7c35MJq5e0
Can you Really Remove Carbon for $29?
https://youtu.be/PkUq5mp2plc
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Just give it the good ol Italian tune up.
So the question is what did VW/Audi due to the later generation 2.0T's & 1.8T's to lessen the carbon buildup? They do not use any kind of port injection to clean the back of the valves, did they? Was it a change in the way the PCV was routed? Thanks.
You nailed it with this video! Awesome!
To clean valves in aircraft (including some jets) we use walnut shells, you have to disconnect and remove the catalytic convertor and exhaust system so the shells will not clog them. Run the engine to about 3000 Rpm and put the shells in the intake slowly. On jets (F-4 jet fighters ) we put a hopper in front of the intake and meter the flow into the engine. WARNING, Consumer Reports says to beware of blasting with walnut shells if you have nut allergies. Enough of that.
When I have more miles on my Ford F150 Eco Boost I am going to use walnut shells like I have in my parts blasting cabinet. As long as the exhaust is removed it should work well. On a 4 cylinder it is easier to use the blast kit with the special vacuum / blast nozzle but on a V-6 it is much harder.
It is so sad that modern cars are so much ridiculous maintenence. I only bought a new car because of busting my azz with 2 jobs all day and night 6 days a week . its like the stufff we thought was crap from the 60 s , seems so superior now, and this channel is so facinating anyway !
Imagine a baby that screams, shits and vomits. Imagine that you have to take care of this baby, wipe its ass and go to all its whims. This baby is the modern combustion engine, especially diesel and the caretaker is the mechanic punished for stupidity of this dying technology.
What about dry ice treatment that is used to clean cars with
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SO glad you cleared this up! Very tired of telling MK7 GTI owners that they don't HAVE to necessarily do this service! My GTI is stage 1 EQT and has been since new car break in. I maintain my GTI religiously, using only LiquiMoly for oil changes.
My 2017 SE GTI has 162k on it and still doesn't need this service! No cold start misfires, no MPG loss, no power loss, nothing. I've had it scoped twice and the buildup is still minimal. I only run 93oct and change plugs regularly. I also never let the car lug around under 2000 RPM. In fact, even on the freeway I drive in S 90% of the time, keeping it in 5th gear instead of 6th so the revs stay a little higher. Granted, most of my miles are freeway miles, which really don't do much to a car. But, this is how I maintain and drive mine to keep her running well.
Great video! I want to bring my GTI to you for my upcoming DSG service! (I'm somewhat local.)
Why do the newer engines not have this issue? What have the OEMs done to curtail the problem??
Will an oil catch can help?
I have another "tool" try out for your consideration. Furnace or boiler brushes are used to clean out carbon soot from the internals of boilers and hot air furnaces. Sets of these tools are available from any plumbing or HVAC supplier and presumably Amazon. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Brush work plus brake clean solvent might be an effective way to address this problem.
Great content
How much is the media blasting service typically?
do the 5 cylinder engines have this carbon buildup issue
Great video Paul. Thanks very much
Try dry ice
I do the Italian tune up, go for a 100 mile drive at 70mph
There is no mention of dual injection, which Toyota uses to virtually eliminate carbon buildup on the intake valves.
What I would love to see is someone check the civic type r/accord/tlx 2.0 turbo engines and see if the unique angling of the injectors actually does help spray the valves sometimes.
only walnut blast !