Notice: Our Carbon Cleaning Machine currently requires maintenance and therefore, we currently don’t offer this service
Ever noticed your car’s running a bit rough these days? Maybe the engine sounds grumpy when you’re sitting in Hamilton’s busy Queenwood roundabout traffic, or it’s idling funny in the school drop-off zone on Avalon Drive. We see it all the time at Grimmer Motors – folks coming in from Te Awamutu, Cambridge, even Raglan, all describing much the same symptoms. Nine times out of ten, it’s just what happens when Kiwi cars put up with a lifetime of stop-start driving, the odd pothole out in Rototuna, and those cold, foggy mornings when the engine just wants to stay in bed.
One thing most people don’t think about? All that carbon gunk building up inside your engine. Over time, every engine – whether it’s a Suzuki Swift, a Toyota Hiace van, or even a rare Renault Koleos – gets a bit choked up with carbon. Doesn’t matter if you’re running petrol, diesel, or one of those new Honda Insight hybrids. If you’re making regular runs up Peachgrove Road or crawling across the bridge into Frankton, the engine’s always working hard, even when it doesn’t feel like it.
Why Bother With Engine Carbon Cleaning?
Here’s the real-world answer: carbon cleaning can breathe new life into your car. It’s a simple, no-fuss process that doesn’t mean pulling your engine to bits. We’ve had everything from Mazda Axelas to big old Land Rover Discoverys and even a tidy little Peugeot 308 come in for cleaning. Every engine’s a bit different, but most drivers notice:
More Go Under Your Right Foot
The engine feels stronger, maybe a bit more eager out of a roundabout (great if you’re stuck behind traffic on Boundary Road and need to nip through a gap!).
Cleaner Emissions
If you’re worried about blowing smoke or trying to keep your car sweet for a WOF in Hamilton, this can help knock those nasty fumes back a bit.
Better Fuel Economy
Not every car, but you might pick up a bit on fuel savings – handy when petrol costs keep jumping at the pumps.
How’s It Work?
Here’s what happens in the workshop: one of our techs hooks the carbon cleaning machine up to your air intake. Then it pumps in hydrogen, which helps loosen and clear away the build-up inside. In under half an hour, you’re away laughing. No engine stripping, no mess on the driveway.
This process can tidy up all sorts – from your engine cylinders and spark plugs through to the EGR valves, intake manifold, injectors, even the turbo on those zippier Euro models. Everyone from busy Hamilton mums with Kia Carnivals to tradies hauling gear in diesel VW Transporters can see a difference, especially around town in those stop-start conditions.
What Kind of Cars Can Get Carbon Cleaning?
Pretty much anything! If it’s petrol, diesel, a ute, a van, a hybrid, or a wagon, we can run our machine on it. We’ve seen everything from late-model Subarus out of Horotiu, classic Honda Civics from Tamahere, right through to the odd Skoda Superb and even a Nissan Leaf getting the treatment. Carbon doesn’t care what badge you’ve got on the grille – it’ll build up all the same.
Thinking About It?
If your car feels a bit tired or you’re looking for an alternative to a pricey engine strip-down, ask us about carbon cleaning next time you’re in for a tune-up or car service. For engine carbon cleaning in Hamilton and the surrounding Waikato, you know where to find us. Give us a bell or book in easily online.