Car cleaners: why universal products are bad
- December 7, 2023
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When repairing or maintaining a car, mechanics are confronted with a large number of different types of contaminants. Various cleaners come to help. But the average person does
When repairing or maintaining a car, mechanics are confronted with a large number of different types of contaminants. Various cleaners come to help. But the average person does
Dirt and deposits are an inevitable consequence of vehicle use. No matter how hard you try, you can’t escape it. And to prevent repairs from turning into archaeological digs, automotive chemical manufacturers have come up with a variety of means to combat this scourge. The most popular are brake, carburetor and throttle cleaners.
But if you compare the price tags in the store for each of the products, the average car owner will not find any benefit. And he is in no hurry to “overpay” for one thing. Especially after you get acquainted with the compositions of all these medicines that are stated on the labels: there seems to be no fundamental difference between the two. As a result, a person takes some kind of universal cleanser. But it’s all about small chemical subtleties and how certain components in the car get dirty.
So, in chokes, the main “enemies” are carbon deposits and dust. In carburetors there is varnish formed from gasoline. And in the brakes there are oil deposits, road dirt and brake pads. And every “slurry” cleans differently. The most aggressive in this case. In this case there will be a composition for braking. It washes off the oil well, but has an extremely bad effect on plastic and rubber parts. But carburetor and throttle parts, on the other hand, are designed to remove carbon deposits and do not spoil everything around them, but they are unlikely to wash away oil supplies so quickly.
So it turns out that each chemistry is designed for its own specific tasks. And in this case you cannot save on imaginary versatility. Otherwise, it could result in more expensive repairs.
Dirt and deposits are an inevitable consequence of vehicle use. No matter how hard you try, you can’t escape it. And to prevent repairs from turning into archaeological digs, automotive chemical manufacturers have come up with a variety of means to combat this scourge. The most popular are brake, carburetor and throttle cleaners.
But if you compare the price tags in the store for each of the products, the average car owner will not find any benefit. And he is in no hurry to “overpay” for one thing. Especially after you get acquainted with the compositions of all these medicines that are stated on the labels: there seems to be no fundamental difference between the two. As a result, a person takes some kind of universal cleanser. But it’s all about small chemical subtleties and how certain components in the car get dirty.
So, in chokes, the main “enemies” are carbon deposits and dust. In carburetors there is varnish formed from gasoline. And in the brakes there are oil deposits, road dirt and brake pads. And every “slurry” cleans differently. The most aggressive in this case. In this case there will be a composition for braking. It washes off the oil well, but has an extremely bad effect on plastic and rubber parts. But carburetor and throttle parts, on the other hand, are designed to remove carbon deposits and do not spoil everything around them, but they are unlikely to wash away oil supplies so quickly.
So it turns out that each chemistry is designed for its own specific tasks. And in this case you cannot save on imaginary versatility. Otherwise, it could result in more expensive repairs.
Source: Avto Vzglyad
Donald Salinas is an experienced automobile journalist and writer for Div Bracket. He brings his readers the latest news and developments from the world of automobiles, offering a unique and knowledgeable perspective on the latest trends and innovations in the automotive industry.