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Re: Engine carbon clean honest review

Post by Cuppa » Mon Oct 26, 2015 6:21 pm

I run the same process using the approved and supported equipment and procedure as the other approved agents. Before I got involved personally with it I drove my S5 down to the Essex franchise to be done.

List of approved agents is here: http://www.enginecarbonclean.com/local-engineer.php

Although I was on the stand on Sunday it was actually the agents from South Wales and Yorkshire performing the cleans.

Word of warning though. Make sure you use an approved, supported agent from the list - look out for the cog symbol.
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Re: Engine carbon clean honest review

Post by RSCosworth » Wed Oct 28, 2015 10:09 pm

Think I'll be giving this a go on my bread van when I next have a day off :rocker:
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Re: Engine carbon clean honest review

Post by FaisalJ » Thu Oct 29, 2015 12:33 pm

Thanks for sharing this! This looks interesting.

I've placed an inquiry to see if they have anyone that can get to me in Surrey...will probably get the Golf GTi done as well since that has never had a carbon clean.
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Re: Engine carbon clean honest review

Post by NJMAudiRS4 » Thu Oct 29, 2015 1:03 pm

Am i Wright in thinking that the Carbon clean system will clean the valves as it is connected to the intake system? The reason i ask is the terraclean system uses the fuel system to supposedly clean all carbon deposits but the fuel Is injected into the cylinder not from the valves and this is where there is a significant carbon build up.

Has anyone done a rolling road before and after to confirm any gains ?

I had a terraclean done before I had a full carbon clean done by MRC and there was a noticeable difference in throttle response and a keenness to the engine (I'm not talking major bhp gains) but it was or seemed to be a little quicker.
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Re: Engine carbon clean honest review

Post by Cuppa » Thu Oct 29, 2015 1:15 pm

You are right - as it goes in the air intake (after MAF sensor if present) then it will clean downstream of there - turbo, valves on direct injection, etc.

See here for dyno figures (although the after figures showing the recovered power/torque suffered slightly due to hotter temps).

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Re: Engine carbon clean honest review

Post by NJMAudiRS4 » Thu Oct 29, 2015 1:40 pm

Thanks, may put this on the yearly service schedule
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Post by FaisalJ » Thu Oct 29, 2015 3:29 pm

Cuppa wrote:You are right - as it goes in the air intake (after MAF sensor if present) then it will clean downstream of there - turbo, valves on direct injection, etc.

See here for dyno figures (although the after figures showing the recovered power/torque suffered slightly due to hotter temps).

https://www.facebook.com/productiongti/ ... 7044408370
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Re: Engine carbon clean honest review

Post by irishmike » Thu Oct 29, 2015 8:30 pm

Any plans to have this in the rep of Ireland? Looks worthwhile

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Re: Engine carbon clean honest review

Post by Cuppa » Thu Oct 29, 2015 9:07 pm

There are locations coming on board all over the world, not sure anyone in the Republic just yet (NI is represented) so it just needs someone to register an interest in taking it on
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Re: Engine carbon clean honest review

Post by Wotsirb » Thu Oct 29, 2015 11:50 pm

£80 seems to good to be true for this type of service?

MRC are charging 5x the amount... I'd be keen to know the differences in process and results?
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Engine carbon clean honest review

Post by FaisalJ » Fri Oct 30, 2015 1:23 am

An MRC clean is going to be a lot more thorough, as they're physically accessing the intake and valves and mechanically cleaning the deposits off.

Only for the carbon to just build up again.

If this hydrogen method gives even half the results, at a sixth of the price of a basic MRC clean, I'll be happy.

Both my cars booked in for a week on Saturday. May try to log air flow before and after as Mike did, to see if I can document any difference.
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Re: Engine carbon clean honest review

Post by Rw@@dy » Fri Oct 30, 2015 8:40 am

I think the only way that this technique will prove to people what it does is if there are before and after pics of the intake and valves. I for one can tell a difference on my car so I know it's done something, for this amount of money and time it's certainly something I'd consider every year

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Re: Engine carbon clean honest review

Post by slowcoach » Fri Oct 30, 2015 9:46 am

I have this booked to be done this morning and will be rolling road tested after , unfortunately i haven't had time to do before Run like i had wanted to.
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Re: Engine carbon clean honest review

Post by S4WON » Fri Oct 30, 2015 9:50 am

If you have no mods slowcoach id expect your car to make about 390 after, lets see :)

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Re: Engine carbon clean honest review

Post by mikep99 » Fri Oct 30, 2015 10:00 am

Yep, more details the better from those having it done. ie. Age, mileage of the car & before/after figures if possible. And any other feedback :)
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