Cleaning the inside of the engine is an important task in car maintenance. Cleaning the inside of the engine can improve the efficiency of the engine, enhance the power of the engine, and avoid problems such as unstable idling, lack of fire, and detonation. The following will introduce several methods of cleaning the inside of the engine.
Preparation Materials
Prepare tools and materials
First of all, you need to prepare some basic tools, such as screwdrivers, wrenches, rubber gloves, and so on. In addition, you need to purchase special engine cleaners and cleaning supplies, such as foam cleaners, brushes, rags, etc.
Shut down the engine and cool it down
Before starting the wash, make sure you park your vehicle on a level surface, turn off the engine, and wait for some time to allow the engine to cool down sufficiently. This will help prevent scalding or damage to engine parts during the cleaning process.
Remove the engine compartment cover
Open the engine compartment cover for easy maneuvering and cleaning.
Engine cylinder cleaning is a relatively simple way to clean the inside of the engine. New cars are recommended to be driven between 40,000-60,000 kilometers, usually before the vehicle maintenance of the old oil into the cleaning agent, start the car, let the engine through the reciprocating motion of the piston to clean, after some time to turn off the engine, replace the oil. Vehicle owners can choose a more secure method, after draining the oil, with a machine with a blowing function into the oil compartment interface, the residual oil will be blown out.
Check the engine compartment
Before you start cleaning, check the parts in the engine compartment to make sure they are not loose or damaged. If necessary, fix them ahead of time.
Injector and throttle cleaning
Cleaning the injector nozzles is mainly to prevent the clogging of the injector group affecting the power of the car. Cleaning the fuel injector is primarily done by cutting off the oil circuit between the fuel tank and the engine, accessing the equipment of the combustible cleaner into the oil circuit, starting the engine, and utilizing the engine’s operation to clean the fuel injector. Cleaning the throttle can ensure that the engine air intake ensures the normal operation of the engine.
To remove dust and dirt, use a brush or rag to remove dust and dirt from the engine surface. If stubborn stains are on the engine surface, you can use a foam cleaner to clean it. Please note that do not use abrasive cleaners as they may damage the engine surface.
Clean the engine surface
Use a soft brush or rag dipped in an appropriate amount of foam cleaner to gently scrub engine surfaces. For parts that are difficult to clean, use a soft brush to scrub. During the cleaning process, always make sure that the cleaner does not get inside the engine.
Intake cleaning
Intake tract carbon buildup affects engine air intake, as well as the car’s power, gas mileage, and more. It is necessary to clean the intake tract carbon. When dealing with intake tract carbon, it is recommended to go to a professional repair store or 4s store to avoid abnormalities in the cleaning, which will affect the normal use of the engine.
Cleaning the water tank and radiator
Use a soft brush or rag to clean the surfaces of the water tank and radiator to keep them in good working order. If necessary, replace the coolant in the tank and radiator.
Check belts and chains
When cleaning the engine, don’t forget to check the tightness of the belts and the wear of the chain. If there are any problems, replace them promptly.
Reassemble the engine compartment
After completing the cleaning, reassemble the components in the engine compartment and close the engine compartment cover.
Check and start the engine
After cleaning is complete, check the engine’s operating condition to make sure everything is in order. If there are any abnormalities, please deal with them promptly.
The need for internal engine cleaning
Fuel system cleaning and maintenance to improve engine efficiency
Engine in the normal course of operation, will produce carbon deposits in the injector, spark plugs, valves, and other parts of the injector, with the vehicle use time continues to lengthen, more and more carbon deposits, affecting the engine’s power, the emergence of unstable idling, lack of fire, the phenomenon of detonation, timely cleaning can alleviate this situation.
Cleaning and maintenance of the lubrication system to enhance engine power
When the engine is working, the oil deposits, oxides, and other substances of the machine parts will continue to form sludge, carbon deposits, etc., which will affect the normal work of the parts over time, so the engine lubrication system cleaning and maintenance is also very important.
In conclusion, internal engine cleaning is an essential part of car maintenance. Cleaning the inside of the engine can improve the efficiency of the engine, enhance the power of the engine, and ensure the normal operation of the vehicle. It is recommended that a cleaning be carried out between 4-60,000 kilometers, you can choose to add a cleaning agent to the old engine oil before vehicle maintenance or go to a professional repair store or 4s store for cleaning.