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Carbon build up hard seen at my engine cap

Hutzu
in Toyota Alphard Used Parts & Accessories

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Hi there, I just bought a 3.0 04 engine alphard and is pulling ok, has power doesn't burn oil and is not bad on petrol, but once ived open the oil cap looks like is a hard crust of dry oil there, oil on deep stick looks ok, a bit over the limit... what should I do?! Any ideas? ! Decarb, seafoam, clean egr/ pvc, MAF...?! With many thanks in advance

That's normal mine does the same. If it aint broke dont fix hit. However I change the oil every 6 months with decent brand oil and every 8 - 10 fill ups but a full tank of premium fuel in. 

 

If you are worried use lucas fuel cleaner. Ran that in my estima and done wonders for it. 

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Should we consider this then?!

 

 

Not sure if fits tho, and if available in uk...?!

 

On 9/7/2019 at 6:39 AM, Hutzu said:

Should we consider this then?!

 

 

Not sure if fits tho, and if available in uk...?!

 

 

Looks very good and interesting :) might have to invest in one of these

 

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