IDriveACivic
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- J
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- 2017 Civic Touring Sedan
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrLNDgrIw3U
I came across this informative video on the pros and cons of direct injection engines. As you are all aware, the higher end engine on the new Civic has direct injection and turbocharging. As I gathered from the video, this is not a good combination when we are talking about engine longevity. It is also my understanding that carbon deposit by the intake valve is not necessarily the end of the world, but one would notice reduced performance and efficiency.
I'm not very savvy at all when it comes to the underpinnings of automobiles, so I'm wondering what everyone on this forum thinks about this issue. Obviously, CivicX is not the only vehicle out there that has direct injection and/or turbocharger. What are some things average consumers can do to mitigate the problem of carbon buildup? I read the "Italian tuneup" method is pointless.
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