Dealerships dont typically clean like this. The service bays would be filled with smoke, which this video conveniently does not show. Did they explictly state 'Walnut Blasting' or Mechanical cleaning? Otherwise, its probably just some additive they added to the gas tank.
This sounds similar to the CRC product. I have used the CRC product in my GDI engine and I was impressed with how well the engine ran after application. The downside is that it is a two-person job like this one. I have used the Berryman product twice now which just hooks into the throttle body intake and dispenses while the engine idles. Not clear which is better, but the last time I used the Berryman I got a glorious cloud of smoke after I went for the post-application drive. The person behind me was probably not happy.
On a twin turbo setup with two separate air intake filters we recommend you apply one can through each separate air intake filter inlet. On a twin turbo setup where each turbo shares a single air intake box filter a single can can be used.
Gumout Foaming Intake Valve & Turbo cleaner is a more aggressive cleaner than Gumout Carb/Choke Cleaner. Made with CarbonClear, the most advanced P.E.A. cleaning agent available, Gumout Foaming Intake Valve & Turbo Cleaner is strong enough to cut through thick carbon deposits, even at extreme engine temperatures. The foam also helps with atomization, as well as, dispersal throughout the intake, while minimizing the risk of hydrolocking. Gumout Jet Spray Carb/Choke & Parts cleaner has a powerful jet spray that is designed to blasting away gum, varnish, carbon, oil, grease and dirt deposits from the inside and outside of the carburetor or any other unpainted metal part.
The Mercedes-Benz M156 engine has an extremely unique air intake/throttle body configuration. Please contact our customer service team by phone: 855-888-1990 (Toll-Free), or email: support@itwgb.com for more detailed information on how to perform the service on your vehicle.
@@TheGumoutChannel My wife's GV70 has dual air boxes too. I was wondering the same thing however it has dual injectors so regular PEA injector cleaner might be fine as the intake valves will be washed.
How would I use this on a VW 1.4T engine where I have a boost sensor within my charge pipe and an MAP sensor on my intake manifold. Is this cleaner safe for those sensors just not a MAF? Or can I not use this?
Yes, our testing included vehicles with over 100,000 miles. We had great results with cleaning on the turbo compressor wheel, impeller, throttle body, intake manifold, intake ports, combustion chamber and even the catalytic converter.
I bought one but I'm not sure how to use it, I have a 2004 sienna and the intake hoses are difficult to take off and there is a resonator. Not sure if I can just use a vacuum tube, not sure how and where to insert straw without damaging anything
Ive done this service on a ford fusion ecoboost and used a different brand which was a throttle body cleaner product and sprayed before the turbo and almost ruined the engine/turbo.
Will this work on a 2015 gmc sierra with 6.2? Also you say you don't have to do an oil change but you recommend it? I just did oil change day before I watched this video
Thank you a lot, I'll try this on my 2013 Hyundai Genesis Sedan 3.8... it doesn't feel like it's got that problem but I'll use it as preventive maintenance... hopefully it works in this car engine type..
This is definitely a service that you want to do before there is a problem. With GDI engines the carbon buildup on the intake valves can become so bad it has to be mechanically removed. Better to do a little preventative maintenance than have to do a lot more work down the road.
Yes, Gumout® Foaming Intake Valve and Turbo Cleaner cleans all carbon deposits. If carbon is causing your turbo vanes to stick it can remove the carbon freeing up the vanes.
Your individual driving conditions and style will impact how much carbon builds up on the valves, so there isn’t an easy exact answer. We would recommend every 12 to 15 thousand miles as a good starting point.
@@TheGumoutChannel I just bought a Porsche Panamera S and it has about 105k miles I used a can about at 102k ish miles and after 3k more miles I used another one because i have no idea how much build up there is. What is a safe miles estimate to use the product again. I was thinking 3 months or every 5k miles with oil change. Do let me know what's the recommended mikes to use the valve cleaner. Thank you!
You are correct, the majority of the carbon will exit through the exhaust. We’ve extensively tested to ensure the product/process will not damage a catalytic converter.
Can I also do it right where it connects to the throttle body like how the Sea foam directions do it I did the Sea foam treatment before I just don't want it so close to my mass air flow sensor if I do it from the other end
*empty 1/2 can , do in 2 times wait 1/2 hour then empty 1 /2 , after waiting to let fluid dissolve carbon. Do every oil change to prevent build up. Before oil change*
Very unclear instruction. What do you mean exactly? Like this? 1. Empty 1/2 can 2. Wait for 30 minutes 3. Empty another 1/2 can 4. Wait 30 minutes 5. Start engine and let it run at 2000rpm? Or do you need to start engine immediatly running it at 2000 rpm when you empty the first 1/2 can? Please give better instruction sir, if you can with number bullet point steps like I have above. Thank you
@Ryy22 you are right. Rpm between 2k to 3k. Empty 1/2 can, very slowly, dip by dip of vacuum suction, if you suck non stop, your engine will flood and Hydrolock, pistons will break., wait 30minutes, again empty rest
Most hybrids have a maintenance mode (or something similar) that will allow the gas engine to run with the vehicle stopped. You will need to use your vehicle’s manual to determine how to enter the mode for your vehicle.
Depends on what you want to clean… If you’re trying to clean the overall system then start passed the MAF sensor near the airbox. That’ll clean your turbo, throttle body and valves. If you want to focus the cleaning concentration more on the valves then maybe connecting it directly to a brake booster vacuum line that goes to the air intake will do just that.
We’re happy to announce it is now available on Amazon: www.amazon.com/Gumout-540028-Foaming-Intake-Cleaner/dp/B0CGVPBZJ1/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3A3KAXOHDCSLF&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ZiLrejdyQkHtkH4hqJU4NEkQp2hsw3ZYRL3uhH9C8DfYXY6llSCEUKpaSNx1E3CIv5idftFWpLvo_gx36rXIn5da2ZYI5H-Wu8EXNPa1_u3CU3RxFMMwSo0evW-M__cK4hSBKVbA5bA1SuM3ToC93Fub_lnI_rGPhO4F0Aq4TpfThURBVYwKXHwrYaR80uXJ6Hvq-WO30PaZLsVykhsH6n1i6RjkA5sc1J2XpvpzDY7vJZSz0DJKMAZHij_R_Nw5MRhm0E19Ei2Hw5LI9L2-9m8u8ZrKx_tJEGVY0qP4rR0.AKX5NdCpsUWFtV2vLjsSTJBAcaPukc3IwI8IiNoXA3A&dib_tag=se&keywords=gumout%2Bfoaming%2Bintake%2Bvalve%2B%26%2Bturbo%2Bcleaner%2Bwith%2Bcarbonclear&qid=1711748960&sprefix=Gumout%2Bfoam%2Caps%2C82&sr=8-1&th=1
Spray it before the turbo, but be sure to keep ANY foreign objects away from the turbo intake so it won’t accidentally end up ingesting it and cause damage
Can this be used for a Kia Optima 2.0 Turbo? The air intake looks different then the one in the video, want to make sure it's safe and won't his the MFS.
The key is finding where your mass air flow sensor is. I recommend you watch this video it will as it help you identify where your mass air flow sensor is (ua-cam.com/video/ykZgu5YkJ2c/v-deo.html). Once you locate your MAF sensor make sure you are introducing the Foaming Intake Valve & Turbo Cleaner after the sensor. You could also introduce the cleaner right before the throttle body.
The formula should not contact the MAF (mass airflow sensor). Please reach out to our customer service team by phone at: 855-888-1990 (Toll Free) or via email: support@itwgb.com and will be more then happy to help you out.
You might get a check engine light from this too. As long as the vehicle doesn't have any problems that you know of, clear it and see if it comes back. Some vehicles are kinda finicky and may even run a little rough until all of the stuff is gone from the air intake. Take it easy on it until then. If you are in a place with a speed limit of 25 or 35 that may be low enough for you to give it a good chance to get back to normal.
The formula should not contact the MAF (mass airflow sensor). Please reach out to our customer service team by phone at: 855-888-1990 (Toll Free) or via email: support@itwgb.com and will be more then happy to help you out.
Correct, turbos do have an advantage because they are boosting air into the combustion chambers but as the turbo becomes dirty its performance is diminished. Combine the diminished turbo effectiveness, with carbon build up on GDI intake valves along with dirty injectors and you’re not getting the MPG or performance your car is able to deliver. Clean air and fuel in = better performance and MPG out.
I was told never to do this on the Ford 3.5 Ecoboost as it can damage the turbos. Is your intent for us to use this on the Ecoboost? Please do one with over 100K miles and post the video.
In our extensive testing we cleaned a Ford V6 ECOBOOST F150 with great results. The method we used was applying an equal amount to each turbo air inlet. Half the can on the driver side turbo inlet, then the other half through the passenger side turbo inlet. The product’s foam cleans the engine and turbo very well.
Adding anything to your gas tank of a direct injection vehicle will not and can not clean your turbo or valves clean since in direct injection vehicles, fuel get injected into the cylinder directly. It could clean the piston rings clean but not much else. Spraying this into the air intake could/should work though.
You are correct, a fuel additive added to the gas tank will not clean intake valves or turbos. However, a pour in does reduce the amount of buildup on the valves because, as you mentioned, it cleans the rings and combustion chambers which reduces blow by. Also, don’t discount the cleaning a pour in additive with CarbonClear (has PEA) does to GDI injectors which tend to have more buildup on them than PFI Injectors.
The gum out "all in one" after to maintain is senseless for direct injection. He admitted it in the video, fuel sprays directly into the cylinder, not over the valves. Hence, the use of the foaming spray to clean the valves...this is what happens when you hire somebody to read cue cards instead of an actual mechanic
You’re only half right, an Intake Valve Cleaner, unfortunately, does not clean GDI injectors. GDI injectors tend to have more stubborn carbon built up on them than PFI injectors. This is because GDI injectors are inside the combustion chamber. For lack of a better description, the carbon bakes on GDI injectors because of combustion. Over time, this carbon disrupts the spray pattern reducing GDI injector performance. Adding a Gumout Fuel System Cleaner with PEA based CarbonClear after using the Foaming Intake Valve & Turbo Cleaner will clean the injectors which helps maintain the crankcase. Our video from the Oil Geek, Fuel is the ENEMY of your Engine! explains this: ua-cam.com/video/1V1WMAJllgc/v-deo.html&t - unburned fuel causes blowby which increases carbon build up on the intake valves. If you haven’t checked out The Motor Oil Geek’s channel you should, we guarantee you’ll learn a lot: www.youtube.com/@themotoroilgeek Sadly, where you are correct, using a fuel system cleaner won’t stop, again it only slows, carbon from building up on the intake valves which is why we recommend using Gumout Foaming Intake Valve & Turbo Cleaner annually.
No, it will not, it is catalytic converter safe. If you have any further questions please feel free to reach out to our customer service team at: Phone: 855-888-1990 (Toll Free) or support@itwgb.com (email)
Port Fuel Injected (PFI) engines do make keeping the intake valves clean a lot easier. Just using a Gumout Complete Fuel System Cleaner on PFI engines will ensure your injectors, intake valves, combustion chambers, and piston rings are cleaned. Our CarbonClear cleaning agent has also been proven to maintain O2 sensor and catalytic converter performance. Direct injected engines (GDI) do make maintaining performance more difficult because fuel is no longer sprayed over the intake valves, which is why this service is needed as well.
My partner was a tube I wedged between the seat and pedal to keep revs at 2000 rpm.
The dealership trying to charge me $500 for this service 😂😂 pathetic
Depends how they do it. If they do it by manually cleaning it is 100x better. If it's another cleaner agent then yes this is better
Are you sure this is the method they were using or are you just jumping to conclusions?
@@isaacgomez6023 they told me I needed a GDI cleaning and it cost $500
@@bespoke2030 If you know of a shop doing manual cleaning for only $500 you should let everyone know because that would be a good deal.
Dealerships dont typically clean like this. The service bays would be filled with smoke, which this video conveniently does not show. Did they explictly state 'Walnut Blasting' or Mechanical cleaning? Otherwise, its probably just some additive they added to the gas tank.
This sounds similar to the CRC product. I have used the CRC product in my GDI engine and I was impressed with how well the engine ran after application. The downside is that it is a two-person job like this one. I have used the Berryman product twice now which just hooks into the throttle body intake and dispenses while the engine idles. Not clear which is better, but the last time I used the Berryman I got a glorious cloud of smoke after I went for the post-application drive. The person behind me was probably not happy.
Will it work on a audi s4 with supercharger?
@@dalton8082 I injected my crc through the turbo without any problems. That is a recommended application. The Berryman is into the throttle body.
How come the can says to rev up 2-3 times at the end while here it says to do it when can is half empty?
So if you have "twin turbo" do you perform this maintenance twice with two cans, one can in each port?
my exact question
On a twin turbo setup with two separate air intake filters we recommend you apply one can through each separate air intake filter inlet. On a twin turbo setup where each turbo shares a single air intake box filter a single can can be used.
What's the difference between specialized intake valve cleaner and carb cleaner? Doesn't carb cleaner does the same job?
Gumout Foaming Intake Valve & Turbo cleaner is a more aggressive cleaner than Gumout Carb/Choke Cleaner. Made with CarbonClear, the most advanced P.E.A. cleaning agent available, Gumout Foaming Intake Valve & Turbo Cleaner is strong enough to cut through thick carbon deposits, even at extreme engine temperatures. The foam also helps with atomization, as well as, dispersal throughout the intake, while minimizing the risk of hydrolocking.
Gumout Jet Spray Carb/Choke & Parts cleaner has a powerful jet spray that is designed to blasting away gum, varnish, carbon, oil, grease and dirt deposits from the inside and outside of the carburetor or any other unpainted metal part.
Will this work on a 2012 Audi s4 with supercharger
Tje question is where all the carbon will be gone then?it might close the oil small holes and could damage the motor!
The carbon doesn’t break off in large engine destroying chunks, it dissolves into the cleaner with the majority passing safely out of the tail pipe.
It can clump up and clog a catalytic convertor if you don't do the 15 mile drive. It is a must do.
So I'm curious what is your best advice for engines that have dual air boxes like the Mercedes m156 V8
The Mercedes-Benz M156 engine has an extremely unique air intake/throttle body configuration. Please contact our customer service team by phone: 855-888-1990 (Toll-Free), or email: support@itwgb.com for more detailed information on how to perform the service on your vehicle.
M156 is port injection. Every one ive opened up has had clean valves
@@TheGumoutChannel My wife's GV70 has dual air boxes too. I was wondering the same thing however it has dual injectors so regular PEA injector cleaner might be fine as the intake valves will be washed.
It's not really noted on the product...but the can really only works if it's vertical.
Good to Know
I wonder how many people wrote to them asking for a refund because of that!
Do you have to change the engine oils immediately after the services done or it's not necessary?
It is not necessary to change your engine’s oil but doing so is a good idea.
@TheGumoutChannel I just changed my oil, should i wait just before the next oil service, or will I be fine?
How would I use this on a VW 1.4T engine where I have a boost sensor within my charge pipe and an MAP sensor on my intake manifold. Is this cleaner safe for those sensors just not a MAF? Or can I not use this?
Have you tested this on an engine with >100k miles that’s never been cleaned?
Yes, our testing included vehicles with over 100,000 miles. We had great results with cleaning on the turbo compressor wheel, impeller, throttle body, intake manifold, intake ports, combustion chamber and even the catalytic converter.
I bought one but I'm not sure how to use it, I have a 2004 sienna and the intake hoses are difficult to take off and there is a resonator. Not sure if I can just use a vacuum tube, not sure how and where to insert straw without damaging anything
Ive done this service on a ford fusion ecoboost and used a different brand which was a throttle body cleaner product and sprayed before the turbo and almost ruined the engine/turbo.
What happened to the engine?
Will this work on a 2015 gmc sierra with 6.2? Also you say you don't have to do an oil change but you recommend it? I just did oil change day before I watched this video
Thank you a lot, I'll try this on my 2013 Hyundai Genesis Sedan 3.8... it doesn't feel like it's got that problem but I'll use it as preventive maintenance... hopefully it works in this car engine type..
This is definitely a service that you want to do before there is a problem. With GDI engines the carbon buildup on the intake valves can become so bad it has to be mechanically removed. Better to do a little preventative maintenance than have to do a lot more work down the road.
What do you recommend to loosen the tight hose?
Can I let it hot soak for like 15 minutes before I take it for the 15-minute drive
That would be helpful.
@@TheGumoutChannel Then why don't you say it in your video? You mention of no heat soak at all.
will this fix engine light
Could this product free up stuck vanes in a turbo?
Yes, Gumout® Foaming Intake Valve and Turbo Cleaner cleans all carbon deposits. If carbon is causing your turbo vanes to stick it can remove the carbon freeing up the vanes.
Will the can spray in up-side down position ?
The can is designed to be sprayed in an upright position, when sprayed upside down some fluid will be left in the can.
What is annually? How long after or miles should i use the 2nd can of gumout to keep my intake valves clean?
Your individual driving conditions and style will impact how much carbon builds up on the valves, so there isn’t an easy exact answer. We would recommend every 12 to 15 thousand miles as a good starting point.
@@TheGumoutChannel I just bought a Porsche Panamera S and it has about 105k miles I used a can about at 102k ish miles and after 3k more miles I used another one because i have no idea how much build up there is. What is a safe miles estimate to use the product again. I was thinking 3 months or every 5k miles with oil change. Do let me know what's the recommended mikes to use the valve cleaner. Thank you!
How so you do this with a hybrid? You rev, nothing happens :p
Some hybrids have a maintenance mode (or something similar) that will allow the gas engine to run with the vehicle stopped.
So where does all that carbon that gets sucked into the cylinder go?
Out the exhaust in hopefully small enough particulate sizes to not punch holes in your cat.
You are correct, the majority of the carbon will exit through the exhaust. We’ve extensively tested to ensure the product/process will not damage a catalytic converter.
@@BradyReadingyou think tiny pieces of carbon are going to damage a catalytic converter 😂😂😂. You realize the images they show are MAGNIFIED, right?
After completing this cleaning step, should I change the engine oil?
yes
It is not necessary to change your engine’s oil but doing so is a good idea.
Will this be good for a 2004 Honda Pilot with over 200k miles? I don't believe it is direct injection. Thanks
Keeping the intake valves clean will benefit all vehicles. However, as you’ve implied, it has more of an impact on GDI vehicles than PFI engines.
Can I also do it right where it connects to the throttle body like how the Sea foam directions do it I did the Sea foam treatment before I just don't want it so close to my mass air flow sensor if I do it from the other end
Look for the vacuum hose after the MAP or MAF sensor and you will be just fine,
Introducing it right before the throttle body would be fine. Just make sure the hose does not come into contact with the butterfly valve.
*empty 1/2 can , do in 2 times wait 1/2 hour then empty 1 /2 , after waiting to let fluid dissolve carbon. Do every oil change to prevent build up. Before oil change*
Simple. Kina like when you want to get rid of a that tonight stain. You let the liquid sit before re washing again.
Very unclear instruction. What do you mean exactly? Like this?
1. Empty 1/2 can
2. Wait for 30 minutes
3. Empty another 1/2 can
4. Wait 30 minutes
5. Start engine and let it run at 2000rpm?
Or do you need to start engine immediatly running it at 2000 rpm when you empty the first 1/2 can? Please give better instruction sir, if you can with number bullet point steps like I have above. Thank you
@Ryy22 you are right. Rpm between 2k to 3k. Empty 1/2 can, very slowly, dip by dip of vacuum suction, if you suck non stop, your engine will flood and Hydrolock, pistons will break., wait 30minutes, again empty rest
Good gor vw 2016 jetta se turbo?
How you do this on a hybrid vehicle where the engine doesnt stay running all the time?
Most hybrids have a maintenance mode (or something similar) that will allow the gas engine to run with the vehicle stopped. You will need to use your vehicle’s manual to determine how to enter the mode for your vehicle.
Is it better to spray right at the throttle body? Or closer to the airbox?
Depends on what you want to clean… If you’re trying to clean the overall system then start passed the MAF sensor near the airbox. That’ll clean your turbo, throttle body and valves. If you want to focus the cleaning concentration more on the valves then maybe connecting it directly to a brake booster vacuum line that goes to the air intake will do just that.
Does this work with Subaru with turbo
Yes it does
how to do this to a hybrid?
Does it work for 2015 Trax ? It is Turbo charged engine
100% :)
Not available at Autozone or AAP, with no OReilly's around, where else will it be sold?
Thank you for your interest, at this time it is only being sold at O’Reilly Auto Parts.
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Is this procedure can be use for 07 vw Passat?
Yes, this would be the procedure.
This procedure is fine for just about any engine...turbo or not...as long as you spray the stuff down the line from MAP or MAF sensor.
can this work for a 2017 jeep grand cherokee?
Yes, it will work.
Should i spray this before or after the turbo?
Spray it before the turbo, but be sure to keep ANY foreign objects away from the turbo intake so it won’t accidentally end up ingesting it and cause damage
Is this for a diesel??
Use in a diesel engine is not recommended.
Will this work on a 2007 335i
Yes it will
Can this be used for a Kia Optima 2.0 Turbo? The air intake looks different then the one in the video, want to make sure it's safe and won't his the MFS.
The key is finding where your mass air flow sensor is. I recommend you watch this video it will as it help you identify where your mass air flow sensor is (ua-cam.com/video/ykZgu5YkJ2c/v-deo.html). Once you locate your MAF sensor make sure you are introducing the Foaming Intake Valve & Turbo Cleaner after the sensor. You could also introduce the cleaner right before the throttle body.
is it safe to use have Map sensor on the down streem side of the throttle body.
The formula should not contact the MAF (mass airflow sensor). Please reach out to our customer service team by phone at: 855-888-1990 (Toll Free) or via email: support@itwgb.com and will be more then happy to help you out.
You might get a check engine light from this too. As long as the vehicle doesn't have any problems that you know of, clear it and see if it comes back. Some vehicles are kinda finicky and may even run a little rough until all of the stuff is gone from the air intake. Take it easy on it until then. If you are in a place with a speed limit of 25 or 35 that may be low enough for you to give it a good chance to get back to normal.
Is this safe for the air intake sensor?
The formula should not contact the MAF (mass airflow sensor). Please reach out to our customer service team by phone at: 855-888-1990 (Toll Free) or via email: support@itwgb.com and will be more then happy to help you out.
Turbo engines does not suffer this (loss of performance) as much as atmosferic engines.. turbo can always add up pressure (ECU takes care of that)
Correct, turbos do have an advantage because they are boosting air into the combustion chambers but as the turbo becomes dirty its performance is diminished. Combine the diminished turbo effectiveness, with carbon build up on GDI intake valves along with dirty injectors and you’re not getting the MPG or performance your car is able to deliver. Clean air and fuel in = better performance and MPG out.
@@TheGumoutChannel sure thing, this is what i've already done and now it's time to clean the intake
please add a longer straw
Noted, thank you for the comment
I think if I did this, I would do it right before an oil change.
My bottle didn't work after a few sprays. It started leaking . Huge waste of money. I want to try again, but dont want to waste more money.
2020 Lysanne Roads
I was told never to do this on the Ford 3.5 Ecoboost as it can damage the turbos. Is your intent for us to use this on the Ecoboost? Please do one with over 100K miles and post the video.
In our extensive testing we cleaned a Ford V6 ECOBOOST F150 with great results. The method we used was applying an equal amount to each turbo air inlet. Half the can on the driver side turbo inlet, then the other half through the passenger side turbo inlet. The product’s foam cleans the engine and turbo very well.
Adding anything to your gas tank of a direct injection vehicle will not and can not clean your turbo or valves clean since in direct injection vehicles, fuel get injected into the cylinder directly. It could clean the piston rings clean but not much else. Spraying this into the air intake could/should work though.
You are correct, a fuel additive added to the gas tank will not clean intake valves or turbos. However, a pour in does reduce the amount of buildup on the valves because, as you mentioned, it cleans the rings and combustion chambers which reduces blow by. Also, don’t discount the cleaning a pour in additive with CarbonClear (has PEA) does to GDI injectors which tend to have more buildup on them than PFI Injectors.
The gum out "all in one" after to maintain is senseless for direct injection. He admitted it in the video, fuel sprays directly into the cylinder, not over the valves. Hence, the use of the foaming spray to clean the valves...this is what happens when you hire somebody to read cue cards instead of an actual mechanic
You’re only half right, an Intake Valve Cleaner, unfortunately, does not clean GDI injectors. GDI injectors tend to have more stubborn carbon built up on them than PFI injectors. This is because GDI injectors are inside the combustion chamber. For lack of a better description, the carbon bakes on GDI injectors because of combustion. Over time, this carbon disrupts the spray pattern reducing GDI injector performance. Adding a Gumout Fuel System Cleaner with PEA based CarbonClear after using the Foaming Intake Valve & Turbo Cleaner will clean the injectors which helps maintain the crankcase. Our video from the Oil Geek, Fuel is the ENEMY of your Engine! explains this: ua-cam.com/video/1V1WMAJllgc/v-deo.html&t - unburned fuel causes blowby which increases carbon build up on the intake valves. If you haven’t checked out The Motor Oil Geek’s channel you should, we guarantee you’ll learn a lot: www.youtube.com/@themotoroilgeek
Sadly, where you are correct, using a fuel system cleaner won’t stop, again it only slows, carbon from building up on the intake valves which is why we recommend using Gumout Foaming Intake Valve & Turbo Cleaner annually.
Is this going to clog up my catalytic converter?
No, it will not, it is catalytic converter safe. If you have any further questions please feel free to reach out to our customer service team at: Phone: 855-888-1990 (Toll Free) or support@itwgb.com (email)
Don’t the carbon get the cats
I wanna see this work on the 80K mile carbon build up. This process also seems like a giant PITA. Don't buy DI cars people. DI is for Diesels.
Il just rather stick with fuel injected engines.
Port Fuel Injected (PFI) engines do make keeping the intake valves clean a lot easier. Just using a Gumout Complete Fuel System Cleaner on PFI engines will ensure your injectors, intake valves, combustion chambers, and piston rings are cleaned. Our CarbonClear cleaning agent has also been proven to maintain O2 sensor and catalytic converter performance. Direct injected engines (GDI) do make maintaining performance more difficult because fuel is no longer sprayed over the intake valves, which is why this service is needed as well.
Lol
Can use this on my 2013 ford fusion 2.0 ecobost
Yes 🙂
Will this work on a 2012 audi s4 with supercharger
can I do this on a 2012 chevy equinox?
Can this be used on a Mazda CX30 and Honda CRV?
Yes, you can use it on a CX30 and a CRV.