How To Recognise Carbon Build-Up In Engine
If your car is running rough, misfiring when starting from cold, or hot while cruising, you may have a case of carbon build-up in engine.
It’s a problem that can affect any vehicle that’s direct injection or turbocharged.
As European car specialists, our professional mechanics are well equipped to assist you with carbon build-up if you own vehicles from any of the following brands:
What are the symptoms of carbon build-up in engine?
Common signs of elevated carbon levels include but are not limited to:
- Difficulty starting
- Engine light on
- Increased exhaust emissions
- Misfiring when cold
- Poor fuel economy
- Reduced performance
- Rough running
What are the causes of carbon build-up in engine?
There are many factors that could contribute to the build up of carbon. These include but are not limited to:
- Incomplete combustion
- Injectors are after the valves so not washing the valves with fuel to clean them
- Low-quality fuel
- Oil from the turbocharging / intake system
- Poor maintenance
- Short drives
Speak with our team of expert mechanics to avoid poor performance and increased fuel consumption.
We can assess the presence and severity of carbon build-up in engine. If needed, we can clean the valves and intake ports to restore them back to new without removing the cylinder head—we use a high-pressure walnut shell blaster to remove carbon deposits—so you can get back to enjoying a seamless, efficient ride.
