Who's got carbon buildup?

Bubbles · 07-07-2010, 02:49 PM

So who's got carbon buildup? I was picking up my M3 and saw 2 335is getting serviced for carbon buildup. The mileage ranged from 30k to just over 50k miles (out of warranty) ?

Krozi · 07-07-2010, 03:23 PM

Its stupid ladies in their mid 40's with neck scarves and giant sun glasses, they never rev their car past 2k and that's what they get. BMWs need to get DRIVEN

cn555ic · 07-07-2010, 03:27 PM

Thats why there is a meth addiction!

RoundelM3 · 07-07-2010, 03:56 PM

No carbon buildup in MY N54...

Mike@N54Tuning.com · 07-07-2010, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cn555ic

Thats why there is a meth addiction!

Mike

vasillalov · 07-07-2010, 04:12 PM

I think I'll start prophylactic annual treatment Seafoam once per year. That along with BSH Oil Catch Can *should* hopefully prevent carbon buildup.

EDIT: I meant to say OCC. I have not idea why I typed intercooler...

onefastman · 07-07-2010, 04:21 PM

get an occ too, I seafoam every 3K and meth

scottp999 · 07-07-2010, 04:41 PM

We need a seafoam DIY with pics and/or even video so some of us first timers can see what to expect. Anyone up for it?

vasillalov · 07-07-2010, 04:50 PM

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Dackz · 07-07-2010, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vasillalov

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Looks like the scene in the movie "Uncle Buck"

scottp999 · 07-07-2010, 05:04 PM

Thanks! My neighboors will love that.

onefastman · 07-07-2010, 07:29 PM

Mine wasnt that bad lol

Krozi · 07-07-2010, 07:35 PM

That was awesome, your exhaust was blowing out rings hahaha

blacknbean · 07-07-2010, 08:40 PM

i seafoamed my car at 40k..tons of smoke. so much so the building called security on my b/c they thought there was a fire lol

rbaldwin28 · 07-08-2010, 08:32 AM

Whats a good sea foam to go with? I don't think all these cars are the same as far as carbon build up. I did an intercooler install the other day and one thing I noticed is much less oil in my intake and IC tubes than I have seen in some other pics I have seen online. I know it can be a problem but I don't think it will effect every one. I use Mobile 1 0w40to help with oil over heating too so that may help but I am not sure. I am waiting on an Ar OCC just to be safe.

onefastman · 07-08-2010, 08:58 AM

A occ is necessiary. I also run a 0w-40

By what seafoam I am taking that as how do you use it not which brand (as seafoam is a brand) so put it in the vaccum line that runs off the DV.

BMW_TT · 07-08-2010, 09:29 AM

I just changed the spark plugs myself, would seafoaming ruin those plugs?

RedBarron · 07-08-2010, 11:02 AM

I think it's just a gimmick to drum up business. When I had my e46 BMW suggested a carbon build up treatment even though I only ran shell 93 octane and seafoamed my car and redlined it pretty much every day.

Dackz · 07-08-2010, 11:06 AM

Has anyone ran BG44k instead? Add it into a low tank of fuel and fill it up. Prefer to run it on a longer trip and cleans the fuel system out. Its what Im going to do on mine and I have done on all my previous cars. The stuff works wonders. I even asked the dealer and thats what they recommended even.

David1 · 07-08-2010, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dackz

Has anyone ran BG44k instead? Add it into a low tank of fuel and fill it up. Prefer to run it on a longer trip and cleans the fuel system out. Its what Im going to do on mine and I have done on all my previous cars. The stuff works wonders. I even asked the dealer and thats what they recommended even.

Anything you place in the tank on any DI motor won't do a thing to clean the valves.

onefastman · 07-08-2010, 11:55 AM

There are so many topics on this

NOTHING IN YOUR GAS TANK WILL TOUCH THE VALVES, YOUR CAR IS DI!!!!!!!!!

vasillalov · 07-08-2010, 01:00 PM

I just put an order in for BSH Oil Catch Can. I've been eyeballing it for a loong time and I know their quality is top notch from the VW/AUDI world.

RedLine Motorworks is running a summer special on BSH OCCs:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=405434

07-07-2010, 02:49 PM	#1
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Krozi Colonel 174 Rep 2,736 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 ///M3 Alpine White Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SoFla - Bonita Springs iTrader: (24)	That was awesome, your exhaust was blowing out rings hahaha __________________ 2008 E92 ///M3 Alpine White//Fox Red//6MT// Florida Bimmer - Join us on FaceBook!
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onefastman Major General 164 Rep 5,689 Posts Drives: 2009 135i 2011 e92m dct Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Earth iTrader: (15)	A occ is necessiary. I also run a 0w-40 By what seafoam I am taking that as how do you use it not which brand (as seafoam is a brand) so put it in the vaccum line that runs off the DV. __________________ Legal Disclaimer: Anything I or anyone else says about my vehicle on this website(1addicts.com or any affiliated or nonaffiliated sites), pertaining to modifications, is only to gain acceptance from my/our peers, and does not actually represent anything actually existing on my car, and thus, cannot be held against me in any issues, i.e. warranty claims, that may arise.
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