Isuzu Mu-x + D-max CARBON CLEAN || How to Prevent Carbon Build up || THREEBOND Diesel Intake Clean

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Here's a link to the Provent Catch can that I am using. This has been working great at removing all of the oil vapours from the intake system over the last 100k - amzn.to/3dCTeQM
Here's a link to the Liqui Moly Diesel intake De-carb which is a great alternative to the Threebond cleaner - amzn.to/3Rjg11T
In this video I talk about how we can prevent carbon from building up in our Diesel intake system. I begin by explaining the two systems in our engine that contribute to carbon buildup. The systems are -
1. Crank case ventilation
2. EGR - (Exhaust Gas Recirculation)
When the soot from the EGR and the oil vapours from the crank case ventilation mix together they create a thick sludgy carbon build up in our intake.
The best way to reduce carbon build up is by fitting a catch can, this removes the oil vapours from the crank case ventilation and allows only the dry exhaust gasses through into the engine.
When it comes to the Exhaust gas recirculation or EGR system. I would highly recommend leaving the system alone to work as it was designed to. The Diesel engine has been designed to work with the EGR system to manage heat and also soot. The Exhaust gas recirculation actually helps with cooling down combustion temperatures and increasing efficiency. It also removes some soot from the exhaust system before it travels through the Diesel Particulate Filter and Catalytic Converter.
There are also a few other things that can increase the amount of carbon buildup that occurs in the intake manifold and on the back of the valves, including -
1. Lots of short trips
2. Using poor quality fuel
3. Lack of maintenance or servicing
4. Stop start driving
5. Lack of Carbon Cleaning Schedule
If we fit a catch can to our Turbo Diesel vehicle and also try to avoid Short trips, using poor quality fuel, lack of maintenance, stop start driving and not having a carbon cleaning schedule. We can real reduce the amount of carbon build up that occurs in our intake manifold and on our valves.
The best way to remove and break down carbon deposits is with an intake system clean or engine conditioner decarb. The carbon clean consists of a can of foamy mixture that is sprayed into the intake system with the engine running. This breaks down the carbon deposits into a light foamy mixture which can be consumed by the engine. We can also remove the intake pipes or closes port to the inlet and carry out an intake spot clean. This targets specific areas in the intake system like where the EGR vents into the intake.
Carbon cleaning intake sprays are a great way to easily reduce the amount of carbon build up in the intake system. If and intake carbon spray clean is carried out at each service the intake system will remain nice and clean. This will reduce the likely hood of having to carry out the large and messy job of removing the intake manifold and manually cleaning out the carbon build up. Some workshops charge over $1000 to remove the inlet manifold and intake pipes and carry out an ultrasonic clean of the components. If we carry out regular preventative maintenance like the intake cleans and fit a catch can this wont be necessary.
I would recommend carrying out a three bond engine conditioner intake clean every service to reduce the amount of carbon in the intake. If you do carry out regular maintenance on the intake system then you will ensure your engine is going to be running the best it possibly can with good efficiency and plenty of power and torque.
I have been using the Threebond intake diesel engine conditioner for the last 10 years on many different vehicles with some great results. It is a quick easy way to remove carbon build up from the intake system without having to dismantle. It is the most cost effective way to clean carbon from the intake system and also the easiest way.
Please wear safety gear when carrying out work on the engine, eye protection and respiratory protection is recommended. Always read instructions.
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