Carbon build-up is a growing problem, survey results suggest

Techs are seeing high volumes of engines with carbon build-up as motorists buy the 'wrong type of vehicle'

Carbon build-up is a growing problem, survey results suggest
Engine carbon build-up can cause performance issues, rough running. poor emissions, poor fuel economy and, in extreme cases, can result in engine damage.

More than three quarters of vehicle technicians that participated in the survey witnessed carbon build-up in ‘quite a lot’ of vehicles or more, with 13 per cent saying that ‘nearly all’ of the vehicles brought in to their workshops were blighted with the issue.

EDT Automotive say the figures reveal a “lack of knowledge” surrounding the potential long-term damage to vehicle health that can be caused by the accumulation of carbon on engine surfaces, as well as the more common side effects which include a detrimental effect on power and fuel efficiency.

EDT’s managing director, David Holmes said: “Unfortunately carbon build-up is a growing problem caused by people using the wrong type of vehicle for their journeys, along with stringent emission restrictions which can cause carbon to form in their engines.”

‘Growing problem’

EDT Automotive’s engine decontamination treatment not only removes carbon build-up, it also offers significant mpg-improving benefits; something that 57 per cent of the technicians surveyed said that anywhere between ‘a lot’ or ‘all’ of their customers expressed an interest in.

The survey also found that technicians had mixed reactions to traditional engine flushes, with 31 per cent undertaking a flush ‘with every oil change’ while 18 per cent ‘never or very rarely’ felt the need to.

David added: “The wide range of responses to engine flushes could possibly be attributed to the mixed successes technicians experience with pour-in solutions.

“EDT’s engine detox process uses a mineral based oil heated to 40 degrees and injected into the engine at 40 psi – unlike pour-in flushes – and the engine is turned off throughout.

“Our machine reverse treats the engine, cleaning all components and the strainer, and everything is filtered through three micron filters.

“The fluid that we use is then purged out of the engine in its final cycle, also unlike flushes, ensuring that all fluid is removed.”

Findings also revealed that 57 per cent of garages undertake at least one major engine repair per month on vehicles as low as 12,000 miles.

Preventative measures

Regular preventative measures such as an engine detox could, according to David, “remove all engine contaminates, increasing the longevity of the engine by minimising wear and tear.”

The multi-award winning EDT engine cleaner is fully automated, taking less than 15 minutes to complete a thorough detox of a vehicle’s engine.

Once completed, the treatment improves the engine’s coefficient of friction, allowing the new, clean oil to perform to its maximum capabilities.

This has a dramatic impact on fuel economy, emissions, engine health and vehicle driveability.

David said: “Every vehicle that is treated with an EDT machine produces measurable improvements to the vehicle’s performance, which is why there is no comparison between an EDT engine detox and a typical engine flush.”

For more information on EDT Automotive, follow the ‘more details link below or call 01233 712341.

Are your customer’s cars suffering with carbon build-up? Leave your comments and experiences below.

8 Comments

  1. Maybe some of these vehicles are using the wrong oil because they want a cheep oil change, we only use top quality oil in all our vehicles vehicles when carrying out servicing.

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  2. Maybe some of these vehicles are using the wrong oil because they want a cheep oil change, we only use top quality oil in all our vehicles vehicles when carrying out servicing.

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  3. Having worked in the motor trade for over 30yrs i’ve seen engines coked up this badly that have been “flushed” only for the oil control rings to free up and pass oil. The old jap engines were common, also with high levels of build up if seen strainers block and engines loose oil pressure. It’s called Black Death for a reason.

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  4. Having worked in the motor trade for over 30yrs i’ve seen engines coked up this badly that have been “flushed” only for the oil control rings to free up and pass oil. The old jap engines were common, also with high levels of build up if seen strainers block and engines loose oil pressure. It’s called Black Death for a reason.

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  5. Always change oil and filter ever year or 10,000 miles if sooner and the engine keeps on going ! use top spec oils as well

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  6. Always change oil and filter ever year or 10,000 miles if sooner and the engine keeps on going ! use top spec oils as well

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  7. People only want things done cheaply,it’s how they have been brought up, not what is the quality I’m getting but how cheap can I get it. I’m not saying you should pay over the odds for everything but look at the kind of quality you are getting. I’ve found that people don’t have their cars serviced regulary any more, and when you do an oil change it comes out thick and really dirty, plus manufactureres don’t help by saying the car can go upto 25,000 miles between services, the customer does not see the time limit aswell. I tell customers the best thing you can do is have your oil changed at least once a year if you don’t do big mileages more if you do and have an oil flush aswell

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  8. People only want things done cheaply,it’s how they have been brought up, not what is the quality I’m getting but how cheap can I get it. I’m not saying you should pay over the odds for everything but look at the kind of quality you are getting. I’ve found that people don’t have their cars serviced regulary any more, and when you do an oil change it comes out thick and really dirty, plus manufactureres don’t help by saying the car can go upto 25,000 miles between services, the customer does not see the time limit aswell. I tell customers the best thing you can do is have your oil changed at least once a year if you don’t do big mileages more if you do and have an oil flush aswell

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