Jcarollo765
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Just hit 50k and wondering if I should get carbon cleaning done now or wait another 10-20k.
What's been your experience?
Thanks
What's been your experience?
Thanks
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At how many miles did you get carbon cleaning done?
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I'm at 75k miles and haven't done it yet. I was going to, but my mechanic said not to bother if it's running fine and there's no CEL.
So, unless I start to notice issues, I'm just going to wait. Hopefully the intake manifold craps out while it's still under warranty, then I'll do the carbon cleaning at the same time.
So, unless I start to notice issues, I'm just going to wait. Hopefully the intake manifold craps out while it's still under warranty, then I'll do the carbon cleaning at the same time.
sterkrazzy
Autocross Champion
I think I did mine at like 50-54k, but that was only because my intake manifold needed to be replaced, so I had it done early to save some money.
GreyGti1990
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This is exactly what I'm hoping for as well lol, save on the labor. I'm also at 75k miles with no issues.
LightningRhod
Go Kart Champion
I started getting misfires and CELs at around 112k, so that's when I did it. Some people have had to get it done sooner though, depending on your driving habits.
damagi123
Go Kart Champion
Im with you Laim I drive mine so goddamn ragged it's probably clean as a whistle
thewalkingdad
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Random question, did you used to drive a G20?
Speeddemon691
Go Kart Champion
that does zero or barely any difference if any. i had mines and the mech took pictures of all the carbon he removed and it was a lot the car felt like new after i drove it! insta response!! i drive it like i stole it as soon as i get in it!
Edit: My cleaning was done at 40k and it was pretty bad
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Laimface
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that does zero or barely any difference if any. i had mines and the mech took pictures of all the carbon he removed and it was a lot the car felt like new after i drove it! insta response!! i drive it like i stole it as soon as i get in it!
Edit: My cleaning was done at 40k and it was pretty bad
I think fuel quality does have an effect too. I only put the good stuff in, of which the UK spec V power nitro+ is proper jungle juice compared to your 93. Smells so good even with cats in (downpipe next week!
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sijray21
Go Kart Newbie
I started to have issues around 55k miles. Changed the sparkplugs and coil packs and it went away. I had more issues around 75k miles and did my cleaning at 83k miles.
About 500 miles after that the manifold had an issue that was fixed/replaced under warranty. No issues since then. In fact it's been driving really well.
If I were in your situation I'd wait.
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Just had mine done at 77k while in service for the intake mani warranty swap.
Noticeable difference to say the least especially in throttle response. Mileage has increased ~ a MPG or so. Buildup was significant and I drive 20mile round trip daily with some decent sprints along the way.
I really do not think driving ragged will have any impact on the buildup. Romping on it to "blow out the carbon" does nothing for the intake side on these cars, that is more so for the exhaust side.
Noticeable difference to say the least especially in throttle response. Mileage has increased ~ a MPG or so. Buildup was significant and I drive 20mile round trip daily with some decent sprints along the way.
I really do not think driving ragged will have any impact on the buildup. Romping on it to "blow out the carbon" does nothing for the intake side on these cars, that is more so for the exhaust side.
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