Category Archives: Carbon Cleaners

Turbo Cleaning and Turbo Cleaners
by Andy Published on Friday, August 19th, 2022
Not a week passes without us being asked by a customer or repair garage to recommend a solution for sticky turbocharger vanes on diesel engines. While turbochargers offer enhanced performance for petrol and diesel vehicles, they’re not without problems. One of those is maintenance and cleaning – carbon can build up over time and use, […]
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Using Fuel Additives at Higher Dosages - Overdosing
by Andy Published on Friday, March 13th, 2015
I am regularly asked whether fuel additives can be added at a higher dose or added to less fuel to make a more potent concentrate and whether this is more beneficial. The answer in most cases is no. This is because detergents, cetane improvers, dispersants, lubricants, etc., are designed to work with a specific amount […]
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Fuel & Carbon Cleaners - What Happens to the Carbon?
by Andy Published on Tuesday, March 10th, 2015
Frequently we are asked about fuel-based carbon cleaners. Specifically, what happens to carbon deposits that are removed through the use of fuel cleaners, and can these cleaners damage an engine? Let’s begin by discussing the first part of that question. Within the fuel system, you’ll seldom find carbon itself. You will likely discover sludge, gum, […]
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Engine & Fuel System Cleaning Machines – A Review
by Andy Published on Friday, November 14th, 2014
I am regularly asked to comment on a particular engine (fuel system) cleaning system once featured on a popular automotive TV show. Does the product work? Well, actually, yes, it does. It will clean the fuel system and help remove combustion (carbon) deposits. However, I am not convinced it is anything new or innovative except […]
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Importance of a Clean EGR
by Andy Published on Wednesday, August 21st, 2013
The subject of EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) systems comes up often, so I thought it was about time we explained further how a dirty EGR could affect performance, MPG, and exhaust emissions. With our professional range of cleaners, we are confident that we can resolve a large percentage of the minor poor running issues (hesitation, […]
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Are Fuel Additives Safe?
by Andy Published on Wednesday, March 10th, 2010
Due to an increasing number of inquiries concerning fuel additive safety and vehicle manufacturers’ propaganda, I updated this article. Below is V2.0. Are fuel system cleaners and fuel additives safe for my engine? This is a question I am asked all too often, and I would like to put your mind at rest from the […]
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