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Engine Restoration / Maintenance
Carbon Cleaning — Petrol + Diesel
3 service levels to reduce carbon build-up and restore drivability (where applicable). From $250.
What is Carbon Cleaning?
Carbon build-up is common in both petrol and diesel engines — especially with short trips, stop/start driving, towing, and high kilometres. Deposits can affect throttle response, idle quality, fuel economy, and overall drivability.
Our Carbon Cleaning services target carbon and deposit build-up using the correct method for your vehicle and condition — from preventative carbon cleaning, to professional chemical intake + fuel system cleaning, through to full intake removal and walnut blasting for heavy build-up.
Not sure what you need? Send your rego/VIN, kms, and symptoms — we’ll recommend the right level before booking.
Duration
From 60 mins (level dependent)
Cost
From $250
Choose Your Service Level
- Level 1
Carbon Cleaning (Preventative)
Best for: maintained vehicles / done alongside servicing
A non-invasive hydrogen-based clean to help reduce carbon build-up and keep the engine running clean (where applicable). Ideal as preventative maintenance on vehicles that are regularly serviced.
Time:
90 mins
Price:
$250
- 45 min carbon cleaning treatment
- 15 min set-up/pack-down
- Quick condition/symptom check
- Notes/recommendations
- Level 2
Liqui Moly JetClean Tronic II
Best for: superior maintenance / drivability issues / carbon & deposit build-up
A professional chemical clean of the intake and fuel system using Liqui Moly JetClean Tronic II equipment and dedicated cleaning additives.
Time:
90 mins
Price:
$650
Recommended interval: within 60,000 km for vehicles kept on top of maintenance. High-km / never cleaned: contact us first.
- Intake system clean (where supported)
- Fuel system clean (where supported)
- Post-clean idle/drivability check
- Notes/recommendations based on findings
- Level 3
Intake Tear-Down + Walnut Blasting
Best for: heavy carbon build-up / direct-injection petrol valve deposits / high-km vehicles
This is the most thorough option. We remove the intake components and physically clean carbon deposits (walnut blasting where applicable).
Time:
24–48 hours
Price:
From $1,600
Optional add-on: JetClean fuel system clean +$300 (recommended for a complete result)
- Intake manifold removal (vehicle dependent)
- Walnut blasting / physical carbon removal
- Reassembly with correct procedures
- Post-work check + recommendations
Benefits of Carbon Cleaning
- IMPROVED DRIVABILITY
Where applicable, experience smoother throttle response and reduced hesitation.
- Reduced Hesitation / Smoother Response
Where applicable, cleaner intake and fuel systems deliver more consistent power delivery.
- Helps Reduce Smoke/Soot
Where applicable, reduced carbon can help improve combustion efficiency on some diesels.
- Preventative Maintenance
Regular cleaning helps slow carbon build-up and maintain performance over time.
Results vary by condition and driving style.
Which Vehicles Benefit Most from Carbon Cleaning?
Ideal for vehicles that:
- Do lots of short trips / stop-start driving
- Tow regularly
- Feel sluggish or hesitant
- Have rough idle (where applicable)
- Are high kilometres or unknown service history
- Are petrol direct-injection (common intake valve build-up)
- Are diesel 4x4s used for work/towing
Note: Carbon cleaning is not a fix for mechanical faults (boost leaks, failed sensors, injector failures, turbo faults, or engine wear). Results vary by condition and driving style.
Optional Add-On — Before & After Dyno Testing
Want measurable proof? Add before-and-after power runs on our AWD dyno so you can compare the result.
Dyno Testing Add-on
Before and after power runs
$250
Book Carbon Cleaning – $250
$250 per session • 45 min treatment + 15 min setup (≈ 60 mins total)
Fill out the form and we’ll confirm availability and lock in a time. High-km vehicles may benefit from a double session.