VIDEO: Diagnosing Carbon Tracking On Spark Plugs
Make sure to inspect the old spark plugs and boots before you install the new ones. This video is sponsored by Autolite.
Brembo Develops DYATOM Carbon Ceramic Brake Disc For Ford
DYATOM combines motorsport technology with outstanding wear resistance to achieve the highest thermal performance.
Why is Carbon An Issue Now?
In the late 2000s, the majority of vehicles made the switch to throttle-by-wire and direct fuel injection was replacing port fuel injection for both domestic and import nameplate engines.
The Carbon Deposit Conundrum
During some combustion events, a droplet of fuel or oil is transformed into a substance that can become a carbon deposit. This typically happens when there are conditions that are outside of the normal operating conditions.
Step By Step: Carbon Fiber Structural Repair
Is carbon fiber structural repair really black magic? The answer, of course, is no. It’s true that carbon fiber structural components such as “tubs” are a relatively new technology for high-volume production street cars, but structures like tubs have been used in Formula 1 racing since the early 1990s and in heavily loaded aircraft structures
Curing Carbon Deposits On Direct Injection Engines
Direct injection improves fuel economy by injecting the correct amount of fuel for the conditions in the combustion chamber. But, it is not a perfect science: Carbon deposits can form on the intake valves, piston and other surfaces in the combustion chamber.
2018 Corvette Carbon 65 Edition Marks Milestone
Chevrolet is commemorating the 65th anniversary of the Corvette with a new Corvette Carbon 65 Edition offered on 2018 Grand Sport 3LT and Z06 3LZ models.
VIDEO: Carbon Deposits On Direct Injection Engines
Jon Nelson explains why carbon deposits happen and how to diagnose misfires and clean intake valves.
Audi: Oil Consumption And Carbon Buildup
The 2.0L FSI engine was one of the first gasoline direct injection engines from Audi.
Direct Injection And Carbon Deposits
In 1985, Saab began using the new Bosch LH fuel injection system, and Volvo and other carmakers followed suit. The system worked such that incoming air passed through an airflow meter that sent a signal to the engine ECU telling it how much air was going into the engine. The coolant temp sensor then told the ECU how cold or warm the engine was, and it opened and closed the injectors when needed.
