Is carbon cleaning any good?
Is a carbon clean good for your engine?
Asked on 19 July 2024 by Suzy Goode
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Carbon deposits can build up in your engine and cause poor economy and performance, and a carbon clean can reduce these deposits and improve these factors. However, it depends on the age of the vehicle as to whether a carbon clean is necessary. Using premium fuels can help prevent the build up of carbon deposits as they contain cleaning additives.
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