26/04/2023
Why would I need to clean my diesel's turbo? Here's a handy explanation why you should consider a diesel turbo cleaning product:
Your turbocharger is essentially driven by exhaust gases, which are the result of the combustion process. They contain particulates, hydrocarbons and sometimes oil that have entered the system. These particulates build up on the hot side of the turbo, and carbon can also build up on the wastegate, which creates problems for the turbo actuator controlling the boost. Subsequently, the wastegate can then stick, which means the solenoid that controls the actuator is affected because it’s trying to draw more current than it’s designed for. The ECU picks up this condition and throws a warning light, putting the vehicle in limp mode.
With diesel engines, the most common issue is the accumulation of carbon on the variable vanes mechanism resulting in sticking or complete seizure. This creates either an under-boost or over-boost condition, usually resulting in an engine warning light and tripping the limp home mode, restricting the vehicle to low power and 2.5k to 3k RPM.
Why do turbochargers accumulate deposits in the first place? There are a number of contributory factors:
1. Accumulated deposits in the fuel system and combustion area will result in a lower quality of combustion, creating additional hydrocarbons which deposit themselves in post-combustion regions such as the turbocharger.
2. Stop-start driving and short trips take their toll as the engine doesn't reach sufficient temperature to optimize combustion and help burn off existing carbon deposits. More hydrocarbons are produced while the engine is in its warm-up cycle.
3. In diesel vehicles particularly, the carbon build-up is a mix of fuel and oil. Oil bypassing piston rings will end up in the combustion chamber, will not be fully combusted, and will end up being deposited in the post-combustion areas such as the turbo, DPF, EGR, etc. Oil recirculating from the crankcase breather system can also deposit within the intake system.
The Power Maxed Diesel Turbo Cleaner Kit is an excellent solution for thoroughly cleansing the inside of diesel turbo systems, removing carbon deposits, and improving performance and/or reversing the limping of a heavily carbon-coated turbo.
It includes:
A powerful cleaner 500ml spray
A neutralising and rinsing 500ml spray
325ml Diesel Fuel Gold Standard Treatment
Turbo blanking cards
Spray nozzle
1x pair of safety gloves.
It's great for:
Clearing Limp Mode
Protecting Against Future Carbon Deposits
Variable Vane / Geometry Turbos Only
Available from:
https://powermaxed.com/product/diesel-turbo-cleaner/ and leading local motor factors.
