What procedure does Ford dealerships have to remove carbon build up on the ecoboost engines

[Ranger #1]

Hey everyone, just wondering for long future reference ,does ford dealerships have a method of removing carbon build up on the intake valves of ecoboost engines for the latest ford rangers!!??

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[Truckin]

Can only speak for the 2.7. port injection is used at idle and low rpm to prevent buildup. DI is used for boost and heavy pedal where you won't get the buildup but maintain HP

 

[Deleted member 9086]

3.0L Induction cleaning @ 15K intervals. It’s the only way to clean intake valves and GDI injectors completely.

2.7 has multi-port injection, so there’s no cleaning required.???

 

[Ranger #1]

3.0L Induction cleaning @ 15K intervals. It’s the only way to clean intake valves and GDI injectors completely.

2.7 has multi-port injection, so there’s no cleaning required.???

I have the 2.3 2024 ranger does anyone know if ford dealerships have the the capability to clean those intake valves, sorry I forgot to mention that

 

[RichD]

Maybe the V6 guys don’t know the new 2.3 eco boost is direct injection only?

 

[Rabbit9]

I asked my local dealer back when I had my 2019 Lariat FX4 Sport, and they said that they used media blasting with walnut shells.

”Media blasting with walnut shells" for a Ford Ecoboost engine refers to a cleaning process where finely crushed walnut shells are blown into the engine's intake manifold and valves using compressed air, effectively removing carbon buildup and improving engine performance by restoring proper airflow; this method is commonly called "walnut blasting" and is often recommended for direct injection engines like those found in Ford Ecoboost vehicles.”

 

[Ranger #1]

I asked my local dealer back when I had my 2019 Lariat FX4 Sport, and they said that they used media blasting with walnut shells.

”Media blasting with walnut shells" for a Ford Ecoboost engine refers to a cleaning process where finely crushed walnut shells are blown into the engine's intake manifold and valves using compressed air, effectively removing carbon buildup and improving engine performance by restoring proper airflow; this method is commonly called "walnut blasting" and is often recommended for direct injection engines like those found in Ford Ecoboost vehicles.”

Wow I knew there were mechanics that did that but didn't know there was ford dealership that preformed that type

 

[PhoenixRanger]

Maybe add a catch-can if you're concerned about the 2.3. 2.7 already has a built-in cleaner. 3.0 just needs to be driven to keep the soot out, but not many other options for DI engines other than regular oil changes--or the expensive walnut shell cleaning. As many folks on this forum have been saying, this is one of the best benefits of the V6 2.7L for the Ranger. I have it in my Bronco and after 3 years, not one single worry or issue.

 

[Raptor1996]

One thing virtually everyone seems to miss when fear mongering this topic is the #1 aspect in preventing buildup of carbon on GDI engines is REGULAR OIL CHANGES. The crank ventilation capture system only works if the oil is within spec. The #2 largest help is regularly driving the vehicle to temperature and keeping it there for a while so the egr system can cycle.

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[Ranger #1]

One thing virtually everyone seems to miss when fear mongering this topic is the #1 aspect in preventing buildup of carbon on GDI engines is REGULAR OIL CHANGES. The crank ventilation capture system only works if the oil is within spec. The #2 largest help is regularly driving the vehicle to temperature and keeping it there for a while so the egr system can cycle.

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YES Ted I strongly AGREE , I am using mobil 1 advanced fully synthetic 5w-30 oil, I've heard and read ALOT of good things about that oil ,also cold starts and warm up times help with this oil

 

[Deleted member 9086]

One thing virtually everyone seems to miss when fear mongering this topic is the #1 aspect in preventing buildup of carbon on GDI engines is REGULAR OIL CHANGES. The crank ventilation capture system only works if the oil is within spec. The #2 largest help is regularly driving the vehicle to temperature and keeping it there for a while so the egr system can cycle.

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No one missed it and the truth is not fear mongering. What you’re insisting and completely missing simply has no bearing on carbon build up on intake valves. Otherwise what you’re suggesting, won’t do anything to alleviate carbon buildup on a GDI. Something you‘ve ignored consistently, been provided factual information for and failing to read or understand.

“No fuel washing over the intake valves, theres no cleaning of carbon, which comes from unburnt, fuel, air and water.” It’s just that simple.

The PCV recycles; fuel, air and water from the crankcase thru the emissions system to the intake valves to be re-burned in combustion.

Regular driving is what circulates the; fuel, air and water from the crankcase to greater amounts under pressure. Fuel from blow by at the rings under pressure, mixed with condensation and oil vapor as noted above.

Maybe the V6 guys don’t know the new 2.3 eco boost is direct injection only?

Maybe, 3.0L Raptor owners simply don’t care………however, the 2.3 is no different to the 3.0L.

Yes, dealerships have induction cleaning capabilities due to these GDI associated issues. It’s not an expensive nor complicated service. When induction services are utilized every 15K intervals, there is no need for gear down and walnut blasting, for as long as the service inducted services are utilized.??

 

[Raptor1996]

No one missed it and the truth is not fear mongering. What you’re insisting and completely missing simply has no bearing on carbon build up on intake valves. Otherwise what you’re suggesting, won’t do anything to alleviate carbon buildup on a GDI. Something you‘ve ignored consistently, been provided factual information for and failing to read or understand.

“No fuel washing over the intake valves, theres no cleaning of carbon, which comes from unburnt, fuel, air and water.” It’s just that simple.

The PCV recycles; fuel, air and water from the crankcase thru the emissions system to the intake valves to be re-burned in combustion.

Regular driving is what circulates the; fuel, air and water from the crankcase to greater amounts under pressure. Fuel from blow by at the rings under pressure, mixed with condensation and oil vapor as noted above.

Maybe, 3.0L Raptor owners simply don’t care………however, the 2.3 is no different to the 3.0L.

Yes, dealerships have induction cleaning capabilities due to these GDI associated issues. It’s not an expensive nor complicated service. When induction services are utilized every 15K intervals, there is no need for gear down and walnut blasting, for as long as the service inducted services are utilized.??

Hi Mr fear monger. It is extremely difficult to build up carbon on the back of the intake valves when the correct oil is used, that oil is changed within its service life, and the EGR system is properly functional. Carbon should never be on the back of the intake valves in a normally functioning engine. Fuel washing of the intake valves with point fuel injection technology simply masks these other issue and wear in other engine components. I hope this helps! ??

 

[AlpineBike]

As has been stated by the last 2 posters.
98% of catch can users have simply fallen to sales tactics to buy a product that simply isn’t needed.
99% of those users just hear that race cars use catch cans and if race cars use it then I want it. They don’t understand how different the function of a race car catch can is or how the factory crankcase ventilation system works…


As long as you’re using the proper oil, changing it appropriately, and letting the engine fully come up to temperature when you drive, carbon buildup just isn’t an issue.
There’s plenty of 100k+ mile DI engines out there that have never been walnut blasted and don’t have any buildup…

 

[richman555]

Walnut blasting sounds painful!

More frequent oil changes and perhaps a fuel cleaner after each oil change (like Techron/Redline etc).

 

[AlpineBike]

Walnut blasting sounds painful!

More frequent oil changes and perhaps a fuel cleaner after each oil change (like Techron/Redline etc).

Fuel cleaner will have zero affect on carbon buildup on the intake valves of a DI engine.

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