Walnut shell blasting is a cutting-edge technique used to remove carbon buildup in engine, particularly in modern direct injection (DI) engines. This eco-friendly method employs finely crushed walnut shells to effectively clean engine components without causing damage. But how did this technique originate, and why has it become a staple for brands like BMW? Let’s…
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The automotive industry faces increasing pressure to reduce harmful emissions and improve air quality. Among the many components working to meet these goals, the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve plays a pivotal role. We will explore the function of the EGR valve, why its maintenance is crucial, and how regular cleaning can help minimise emissions.…
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Maintaining a clean intake system is crucial for optimal engine performance and longevity. Over time, carbon buildup can significantly impact your vehicle’s efficiency and reliability. Here are the top ten signs that your vehicle may be due for an intake cleaning: 1. Reduced Engine Performance If your vehicle is not accelerating as smoothly as it…
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The History of Walnut Shell Blasting and BMW’s Role Walnut shell blasting has long been a trusted method for cleaning carbon deposits from intake valves. Its roots in the automotive industry date back to the mid-1980s, when BMW encountered significant issues with intake valve deposits in certain engines. The culprit? The substandard fuels available in the U.S., lacked the…
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Turbochargers play a pivotal role in modern engines, enhancing performance, improving fuel efficiency, and reducing emissions. However, Australian driving conditions—ranging from city congestion to long-haul highway stretches—can exacerbate carbon buildup in turbochargers. This problem affects their functionality, efficiency, and longevity, posing challenges for both urban commuters and off-road adventurers. At Intake Cleaning, located at 3/25 Granite St,…
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What is Carbon Buildup? Carbon buildup is the accumulation of combustion byproducts, oil vapours, and unburned fuel on engine components, especially intake valves. This is particularly problematic for direct injection engines, where fuel bypasses intake valves and doesn’t clean them. Impact of Australian Driving Conditions Highway Driving: Sustained speeds can mask carbon buildup symptoms until significant…
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Is Your Car Suffering from Carbon Build-Up? A need for manifold cleaning often manifests with symptoms that include rough idling, poor fuel economy, sluggish acceleration, or even engine misfires, the likely cause is carbon build-up in your engine’s intake valves. This is especially common in modern engines with direct injection (DI) technology, which unfortunately bypasses the intake valves during the fuel injection…
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One of the single most conditions that effects modern vehicles In today’s world of modern engines, especially those featuring direct fuel injection (DFI) like BMW, Audi, Volkswagen TSI, FSI, TFSI, GTI, and most diesel engines. One common issue plaguing high-performance vehicles is carbon buildup. This buildup, which forms in the intake ports, is a result…
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Incomplete combustion caused by carbon and soot deposits leads to higher emissions of harmful pollutants, including carbon monoxide (CO), hydrocarbons (HC), and nitrogen oxides (NOx). These emissions contribute to air pollution, smog formation, and adverse health effects in humans.
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Carbon and soot deposits can damage the catalytic converter, a critical emissions control device in modern vehicles. A compromised converter is less effective at converting harmful pollutants into less harmful substances, resulting in higher emissions and potentially costly repairs or replacements.
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