You’ve probably heard people talk about carbon cleaning and whether or not it’s something you need to do. We’ll break down exactly what carbon cleaning is and why it’s important, plus other essential cleaning maintenance to keep your diesel running strong for years to come.
What is Carbon Buildup and What Causes It?
Carbon buildup is common in diesel engines for a variety of factors. Short trips, incomplete combustion, and the emissions system components can all lead to carbon buildup. Low-quality fuel can also be a contributing factor.
Benefits of Carbon Cleaning
Carbon cleaning can increase fuel efficiency and bring lost engine performance and throttle response back. Carbon cleaning can also help prevent future issues with DPF and EGR clogging.
How is Carbon Cleaning done?
The most common method of carbon cleaning is to send a hydrogen-oxygen mix through the engine’s air intake to create a high heat. This breaks down the carbon and sends it through the exhaust system. Many shops will have these machines in-house to perform a proper cleaning.
DPF Maintenance
Another important maintenance tip is proper DPF maintenance. While carbon cleaning is important to keep carbon buildup in your engine, keeping your DPF clean of soot is important as well. As you drive, soot will build up inside your DPF. Products like the Liqui Moly DPF protector can help keep soot from accumulating in your DPF. The best way to give your DPF a good clean is with their DPF cleaning tool kit. This allows you to get directly inside your DPF to clean and remove built-up soot.
Liqui Moly Pro-Line DPF Cleaner
Liqui Moly DPF Purge
These sometimes overlooked maintenance tips are a great way to always keep your diesel running at peak performance. These maintenance items are also less expensive than a replacement DPF and are designed to help you get more life out of the system.
