Do diesels get carbon build up?
Excessive carbon buildup in diesel engines is a prime cause of the black smoke that diesel engines have a reputation for generating. Excessive idling by diesel engines is also a main cause of carbon buildup on pistons, ring, injector and valves. Diesel engines don’t get that benefit.
Can I spray EGR cleaner into Turbo?
STP® Professional Diesel EGR Cleaner is suitable for air intake manifold, inlet valves, EGR valves, air flow sensors and turbo systems on diesel engines.
Can you use carb cleaner to start a diesel engine?
In simple terms YES it can be used as starting fluid or used on the throttle body. Although there is a specific engine starting spray if the situation arises where you may be desperate a Carby Cleaner can be used.
How do you get rid of carbon build up in a diesel engine?
Miller recommends that diesel vehicle owners use a fuel treatment especially formulated for high pressure common rail fuel systems. For example, E-ZOIL’s diesel fuel system cleaner, Carbon Crusher, incorporates state of the art detergents that can clean the entire fuel system.
How do you clean a TDI intake system?
Remove the upper and lower engine covers. Disconnect and remove the inlet hose from the EGR valve. Remove the hose between the primary MAF and the inlet hose to the turbocharger. Then carefully disconnect the PCV hose from the intake tube, remove the mounting bolts for the tube and release the clamp at the turbo inlet to remove the tube.
What do I need to clean my intake system?
To perform the intake cleaning process, the intake manifold, EGR valve, EGR cooler and all connecting pipes must be removed. This is a fairly straightforward process once the plastic engine cover is removed. The intake systems are all similar but there are slight differences between models and engine codes.
Is there a problem with the TDI intake system?
With all that good, there is a maintenance problem that has taken a toll on the low cost of operating a TDI, and that is carbon plugging of the intake system. This problem has presented itself on many different years and models of the TDI, with the only real connection being the EGR system.
Do you need to clean the intake manifold?
This almost always works, with a quick snap to loosen. To perform the intake cleaning process, the intake manifold, EGR valve, EGR cooler and all connecting pipes must be removed. This is a fairly straightforward process once the plastic engine cover is removed.