should you use a carbon cleaner when changing the oil - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

popsicle · 06-08-2020, 07:58 PM

hey guys

my mechanic said i should do a carbon cleaner on my 2013 86 when we do the oil change.

ive only had the car for 8 months so i don't know if the previous owner has done this.

i generally use caltex 98 octane, which claims to have engine cleaners in the fuel.

i have seen people say you shouldn't use carbon cleaners, that they can damage the engine.

what are your thoughts on using a carbon cleaner on the 86 engine?

thanks, rob.

humfrz · 06-08-2020, 08:05 PM

I don't think it would be necessary.

Audio · 06-08-2020, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by popsicle

hey guys

my mechanic said i should do a carbon cleaner on my 2013 86 when we do the oil change.

ive only had the car for 8 months so i don't know if the previous owner has done this.

i generally use caltex 98 octane, which claims to have engine cleaners in the fuel.

i have seen people say you shouldn't use carbon cleaners, that they can damage the engine.

what are your thoughts on using a carbon cleaner on the 86 engine?

thanks, rob.

I got this BS from my Dealer Ship too. Its just an uneeded extra to make money.

Tcoat · 06-08-2020, 08:31 PM

The engines use a direct and port injection system. This keeps the valves pretty much carbon free.
Using it won't hurt anything but won't do any good either.
I would not bother.

mav1178 · 06-08-2020, 08:36 PM

Find a new mechanic.

soundman98 · 06-08-2020, 08:41 PM

i don't bother with intake cleaning methods unless i've got oddball vibration/running issues, and have already exhausted the typical replacement parts (plugs/wires, injectors, belts, coil packs)

popsicle · 06-09-2020, 07:00 PM

thanks everyone for your replies

i cant see the place to thank your posts individually, sorry.

cheers, rob.

humfrz · 06-09-2020, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by popsicle

thanks everyone for your replies

i cant see the place to thank your posts individually, sorry.

cheers, rob.

After you make about 10 posts, a "thanks" button will appear at the bottom of peoples posts.

soundman98 · 06-09-2020, 09:36 PM

it starts at 10 because we don't want people to be too thankful right off the bat!

humfrz · 06-09-2020, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by soundman98

it starts at 10 because we don't want people to be too thankful right off the bat!

That's true.

Why? Because those first 10 "want to thanks" are the most sincere. After that, people just want to argue about your answer.

Tcoat · 06-10-2020, 05:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by humfrz

That's true.

Why? Because those first 10 "want to thanks" are the most sincere. After that, people just want to argue about your answer.

Thant's not true!

06-08-2020, 07:58 PM	#1
popsicle Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Drives: 2013 86 GTS Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 13 Thanks: 5 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	should you use a carbon cleaner when changing the oil hey guys my mechanic said i should do a carbon cleaner on my 2013 86 when we do the oil change. ive only had the car for 8 months so i don't know if the previous owner has done this. i generally use caltex 98 octane, which claims to have engine cleaners in the fuel. i have seen people say you shouldn't use carbon cleaners, that they can damage the engine. what are your thoughts on using a carbon cleaner on the 86 engine? thanks, rob.

06-08-2020, 08:31 PM	#4
Tcoat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Drives: 2020 Hakone Location: London, Ont Posts: 69,841 Thanks: 61,656 Thanked 108,294 Times in 46,456 Posts Mentioned: 2499 Post(s) Tagged: 50 Thread(s)	The engines use a direct and port injection system. This keeps the valves pretty much carbon free. Using it won't hurt anything but won't do any good either. I would not bother. __________________ Racecar spelled backwards is Racecar, because Racecar.

06-08-2020, 08:41 PM	#6
soundman98 ProCrastinationConsultant Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: '14 Ranger, '18 Tacoma 4Dr LB Location: chicago-ish Posts: 11,330 Thanks: 35,240 Thanked 13,675 Times in 6,782 Posts Mentioned: 98 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	i don't bother with intake cleaning methods unless i've got oddball vibration/running issues, and have already exhausted the typical replacement parts (plugs/wires, injectors, belts, coil packs) __________________ "The time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time"

06-09-2020, 09:36 PM	#9
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