Terraclean Uk

[Guest bigbullhead]

JUST THOUGHT I WOULD ASK IF ANYONE HAD TRIED THIS COMPANY FOR A THOROUGH CLEAN OF THE INJECTORS AND FUEL SYSTEM ALSO I HAVE ALSO SEEN A FLUSH THAT CLEANS VIA THE OIL FILTER SO CLEANING THE OTHER PART OF THE ENGINE LEAVING IT AS CLEAN AS WHEN IT LEFT THE FACTORY YOUR THGOUGHT WOULD BE WELL RECIEVED AS WITH EGR AMONST OTHER PROBLEMS SURELY THIS IS A COST EFFECTIVE WAY OF KEEPING YOUR DEISEL IN GOOD ECONOMICAL ORDER

[normski2]

I have not tried them, but I have read reports from others who found it worked a treat.

Think there may have even been a post on here about it.

[derekhb]

red x everytime !

[Yoda]

I like the idea of what it supposed to do. Unlike regular fuel additives it is meant to totally de-carbonise your engine. This will only help things if it really can do this. There is another product on the market that does the same thing. By a company called BG Products. Similar concept, except the additive is fed in through the induction system instead of the injection system. But still de-carbonises the engine. I know of a couple of guys - not Lexus - who have used the BG products induction clean and claim a noticeable difference. I am always weary of the placebo effect with things like this though. I'm not saying it doesn't work, but I do prefer hard data than someone who is convinced their engine is better after spending X amount of money.

Personally I use a water injection system which will also de-carbonise an engine. Given what I have just said it is hard for me to show you hard data :D but the decor effect is noticeable It smoked like a trooper for the first 1000 or so miles after installation. - Again, not a Lexus.

[normski2]

JUST THOUGHT I WOULD ASK IF ANYONE HAD TRIED THIS COMPANY FOR A THOROUGH CLEAN OF THE INJECTORS AND FUEL SYSTEM ALSO I HAVE ALSO SEEN A FLUSH THAT CLEANS VIA THE OIL FILTER SO CLEANING THE OTHER PART OF THE ENGINE LEAVING IT AS CLEAN AS WHEN IT LEFT THE FACTORY YOUR THGOUGHT WOULD BE WELL RECIEVED AS WITH EGR AMONST OTHER PROBLEMS SURELY THIS IS A COST EFFECTIVE WAY OF KEEPING YOUR DEISEL IN GOOD ECONOMICAL ORDER

Meant to say this before but I was a bit pushed at work.

Have you considered the products from Power Enhancer? Namely a can of BG244 to clean your top end, injectors, carbon deposits and the DPF. One tin into 50 litre fill up. There is also a Toyota product in a similar vein.

Then you could try AR6200 fuel additive at 5ml per 50 litres. That used to work out around 60p.

There is also a product by Wynns and by Forte.

[Guest bigbullhead]

Always use all the above from power enhancer but for 70-100 quid it can't do any harm also use DPF cleaner too so my car is well looked after

Matt

[Steve]

_{they had this featured on wheeler dealers. I have seen great results from it}

[normski2]

_{they had this featured on wheeler dealers. I have seen great results from it}

man thats small sized font!!

[bluenose1940]

JUST THOUGHT I WOULD ASK IF ANYONE HAD TRIED THIS COMPANY FOR A THOROUGH CLEAN OF THE INJECTORS AND FUEL SYSTEM ALSO I HAVE ALSO SEEN A FLUSH THAT CLEANS VIA THE OIL FILTER SO CLEANING THE OTHER PART OF THE ENGINE LEAVING IT AS CLEAN AS WHEN IT LEFT THE FACTORY YOUR THGOUGHT WOULD BE WELL RECIEVED AS WITH EGR AMONST OTHER PROBLEMS SURELY THIS IS A COST EFFECTIVE WAY OF KEEPING YOUR DEISEL IN GOOD ECONOMICAL ORDER

See my thread of September 24th 2012 and the attached links.

http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/index.php?showtopic=78916&hl=

[Exdee]

_{they had this featured on wheeler dealers. I have seen great results from it}

As in seen on video?

Or first hand knowledge?

[steve2006]

There is a 3 page feature in Car Mechanics magazine this month (March) regarding this product.

[IHgs300]

I've used the bg44k definitely noticeable difference after using it, idles smoother

[stevet]

Our Rav 4 started to idle at about 400 rmp and the garage recommended BG44k. After a full tank it was back to normal and has run great ever since.

[agent_dess]

I've been looking into this stuff for a few days now... Would be good to hear from someone who has tried it on their lexus to see if it does make a worth while difference or not?

[Exdee]

I have done some extensive reading on this. The only criticism seems to be that it will not clean the intake valves on direct injection engines like ours. I can see a product on the US website which can be used in addition to this to clean the intake valves.

http://www.terraclean.net/product.php?id=2

I will get in touch with Terraclean tomorrow to inquire if they have this intake cleaner available in the UK. If yes, I'll be happy to be the guinea pig for the Lexus community. :)

[agent_dess]

Let us know what they say I'm really interested in getting it done... There is a garage in Cupar who do it and its only 30mins drive from me..also good to know about the intake valves.. I wouldn't have known otherwise :)

[Exdee]

I spoke to Xavier Auto Clinic in Hammersmith today who is my nearest Terraclean agent. They do not have the intake cleaner. I have sent an email to Terraclean UK now and awaiting response.

Meanwhile I did some further reading and it seems like water is a very safe and progressive way to decoke the intake valves and cylinders. In theory you just spray the intake with small quantities of water when the engine is hot. This turns to steam and gradually gets rid of all the carbon. Sounds very simple but I have no idea how to do it..!

[agent_dess]

Yeah I don't trust myself to even attempt putting water near the car lol

[Exdee]

I have got a steam cleaner that we use indoors for cleaning the kitchen and bathrooms. I am very tempted to try it.

[agent_dess]

My first problem will be knowing where the intake is lol in all honesty I have yet to remove the engine covers and look at the engine in the flesh... Post some photo when u do try it, will help the less car savy amongst us :)

[alanuk]

Id defo look at getting this done.

[agent_dess]

has anyone ever looked into this again??

[k111aku]

I'm going for terraclean tomorrow morning will let you know how I get on.

[k111aku]

Got it done.

Drive home felt smoother also quiter. Will let you all know the difference after a week as that's how long it would take to get the full benefits.

[agent_dess]

Awesome K111aku keep up posted im still interested in this...

How much did it cost for you?