Carbon buildup, especially with today’s newer direct injection engines, is a common problem that usually occurs over time. Continue reading and find out the common signs to look for and how to fix this issue.

Signs

So, how do you know if your engine potentially has carbon buildup? Well, there are a few signs to look out for:

• Engine not running smoothly
• Vibrations from the engine
• Check engine light
• Misfiring at cold starts

Alternatively, you can always go to your trusted mechanic and get them to check the engine for you. This is the only method to be 100% certain that your car is experiencing this problem.

Removing Carbon Buildup

Thankfully, removing carbon buildup is a relatively straight forward process for your mechanic. Take for example this Volkswagen Tiguan that was brought into Auto Studio experiencing some of the problems mentioned above.

Our technicians removed the intake manifold and manually cleaned the inside of the engine with special chemicals, eliminating the carbon deposits. We also ensured there was no damage to the engine before returning the manifold.

Preventing Carbon Buildup

There are a few measures you can take to prevent carbon buildup:

• Regular oil changes – ensure your car receives its regular services
• Correct Fuel – Especially when owning a European car, it’s important to provide it with the right fuel as specified from your manufacturer

Fuel additives that claim to prevent or remove carbon buildup rarely do in our experience and are mostly just marketing gimmicks.

Carbon buildup is this is just a part of owning a direct injection vehicle, and something that will need to be taken care of in due time. Here at Auto Studio, we have expert mechanics who regularly encounter and fix this common problem. Contact us today for all your European car servicing needs.