Volkswagen Intake Carbon Cleaning
We’ve been performing intake carbon cleaning aka walnut blasting on every type of direct injected gasoline engine including both naturally aspirated and with forced induction
We have pioneered new methods to perform valve cleanings with better results than dealer level cleanings. We specialize in turbo applications and have extensive experience on BMW, Audi and Mercedes modern gasoline direct injected engines
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Our customers have experienced as much as 7 psi of more boost simply from performing a valve cleaning with no other modifications or services done
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Why Get Your Volkswagen Valves Cleaned?
Volkswagen’s direct-injection engines, from the 1.8 and 2.0 TSI in the Golf, GTI, Jetta and Tiguan to the 3.6 VR6 in the Atlas and Touareg, inject fuel straight into the cylinder. Without fuel washing over them, the intake valves slowly collect baked-on carbon from crankcase vapours.
Signs Your Volkswagen Needs a Cleaning
Cold-start misfires that smooth out once the engine warms up
A shaky idle at traffic lights
Misfire codes, often P0300 to P0304, or a flashing check-engine light
Flat spots when accelerating, especially on a GTI or Golf R
Which Volkswagens Are Most Affected
Older 2.0 TSI and 1.8 TSI engines, common in Mk6-era Golfs, GTIs, Jettas and CCs, are particularly prone to heavy build-up. Later engines can still collect carbon at higher mileage, so it is worth checking on any high-mileage TSI with the symptoms above.
How We Clean VW Valves
We remove the intake manifold, close each cylinder’s valves and walnut blast the ports, then vacuum out the media, inspect every port and refit the intake.
More on the process on our main walnut blasting page, or see Volkswagen repair and maintenance.