Valve cleaners

Doublebase · December 11, 2019

Just now, LRod said:

I'd like to learn how to do that on my oil changes. My truck only has 2000 miles. I installed a Range AFM disabler and a catch can the week I bought the truck. Any good videos that show how to properly do the cleaning? I don't want to screw anything up.

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You already have a catch can? Just disconnect the line from the can going into the intake and spray right into it while idling at 2,000 rpm's or so (you may need someone to keep the idle up for you, because it will try to stall). Do it on a hot engine and let the solution sit for an hour, then take it out for a nice run.

LRod · December 11, 2019

You already have a catch can? Just disconnect the line from the can going into the intake and spray right into it while idling at 2,000 rpm's or so (you may need someone to keep the idle up for you, because it will try to stall). Do it on a hot engine and let the solution sit for an hour, then take it out for a nice run.

Cool, thanks!

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Jacoby · December 12, 2019

7 hours ago, BlancoSilverado said:

This is from their ad online, you might want to check your facts.

LINK: select UK

https://www.crc.co.nz/GDI-Intake-Valve--Turbo-Cleaner/6895-84547a2b-5cf3-49b8-8806-5b83d967f8c7/

Check my facts??? There has been test after test after test done on numerous dirty valves with carbon cleaners. Tons of which can be found on YouTube. While there is evidence of cleaning going on none of them have shown the results posted above. I have no problem stating I believe that’s a little false advertising on the manufacturers part.

the key to these cleaners is making them apart of your routine maintenance intervals. This is simple common sense. You change your oil regularly because one of its functions is keeping the engine clean. Imagine not changing your oil for 100k miles. You think a fresh oil change is magically gonna clean that engine.

HeySkippyDog · December 12, 2019

This "test" performed by the OP is analogous to eating greasy fast food for 40 years, then eating a salad and having to have a quadruple bypass.

"See, I ate healthy and still had a heart attack!"

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LRod · December 12, 2019

Guys, the OP took his time to present something. If someone doesn't like it, leave it alone. No reason to put down his demonstration! I don't think he was trying to demonstrate someone doing routine valve cleanings since day 1. His demonstration shows buildup that has not been preventively maintained. His demo is showing that valve cleaners won't do the job when the stuff has already built up after thousands of miles of drive time. If you already knew the results, good for you! I'm sure someone found it useful since some people might assume that the cleaner will work on stuff that's been caked on forever.

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TXGREEK · December 12, 2019

Thank you for posting, appreciate the time and effort you put into this and later posting it. I’ve heard somewhat the same thing you‘ve posted just not as informative, it’s one thing reading about it, it’s another proving by posting real world results.

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TXGREEK · December 12, 2019

This "test" performed by the OP is analogous to eating greasy fast food for 40 years, then eating a salad and having to have a quadruple bypass.

"See, I ate healthy and still had a heart attack!"

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Which is why even using a catch can won’t stop the inevitable from happening. Personally, if this happened to me (not your heart attack) I’d just replace the valves every time the carbon caked up

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HeySkippyDog · December 13, 2019

Which is why even using a catch can won’t stop the inevitable from happening. Personally, if this happened to me (not your heart attack) I’d just replace the valves every time the carbon caked up

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The catch can does actually catch oil vapors from the PCV line, so in that regard it prolongs the life of your valvetrain. It definitely reduces exposure.

Combine that with routine CRC when you change your oil, and you're doing all you can to combat carbon buildup.

It doesn't 100% solve it but it makes it take a lot longer.

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LRod · December 13, 2019

I have the catch can + the Range AFM disabler. I'd like to do the routine CRC on my oil changes but I'm still afraid to mess something up. I'd love a good video that shows the procedure on the newer 5.3's (2014-2018, 2019 LD). I checked YouTube and can't find anything good. I only have 2000 miles on the truck so I have some time before my first oil change but I'd like to be ready. I want to do it beginning at the first oil change. If anyone has some link to a good guidance video, that would be great!

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Jacoby · December 13, 2019

6 hours ago, LRod said:

I have the catch can + the Range AFM disabler. I'd like to do the routine CRC on my oil changes but I'm still afraid to mess something up. I'd love a good video that shows the procedure on the newer 5.3's (2014-2018, 2019 LD). I checked YouTube and can't find anything good. I only have 2000 miles on the truck so I have some time before my first oil change but I'd like to be ready. I want to do it beginning at the first oil change. If anyone has some link to a good guidance video, that would be great!

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https://youtu.be/LkeAlK9FzkI

Gagliano7 · December 13, 2019

When i had my LS 6.0 engine tore down to a short block i cleaned the top of pistons to remove the carbon. I tried many things WD, Seafoam and more. The best stuff i used was Berryman B12. Let it sit for 10 minutes and the carbon just wiped off with ease. I wish they made a spray for the valves.

HeySkippyDog · December 14, 2019

When i had my LS 6.0 engine tore down to a short block i cleaned the top of pistons to remove the carbon. I tried many things WD, Seafoam and more. The best stuff i used was Berryman B12. Let it sit for 10 minutes and the carbon just wiped off with ease. I wish they made a spray for the valves.

For a GDI, I still say the best approach is regular spraying of cleaner coupled with a catch can.

And hey, if you have a catch can, you can just pop the hose off the exit of the can and spray there. Easy.

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NCPGMC · December 18, 2019

On 12/11/2019 at 1:24 PM, LRod said:

I'd like to learn how to do that on my oil changes. My truck only has 2000 miles. I installed a Range AFM disabler and a catch can the week I bought the truck. Any good videos that show how to properly do the cleaning? I don't want to screw anything up.

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Here is a simple step-by-step guide...

Step 1: Retrieve Wallet;

Step 2: Take out a $10;

Step 3: Place Directly into a Trash Can; and

Step 4: Feel Good About It

Hahaha...I couldn't resist...I have no strong feeling either way as to if these valve cleaners actually work or not, I personally don't use them but that's just me...

LRod · December 18, 2019

Here is a simple step-by-step guide...

Step 1: Retrieve Wallet;
Step 2: Take out a $10;
Step 3: Place Directly into a Trash Can; and
Step 4: Feel Good About It

Hahaha...I couldn't resist...I have no strong feeling either way as to if these valve cleaners actually work or not, I personally don't use them but that's just me...

Hahaha, funny!! More like $100 bill when I figure out that it would probably be easier to pay someone to do it.

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