Difference between carb cleaner and degreaser

[matty88]

Whats the difference between degreaser and carb cleaner? Or can I just use degreaser and get the same results?

 

[vlv8vic]

id imagine carb cleaner would haev something in it that would burn with the petrol rather than work against it. normal degreaser wouldnt do it any good. pressure pack stuff might be ok as it should be flammible.

 

[matty88]

so i should flammable degreaser or splurge on a new can of carby cleaner?

 

[LowVp]

carb cleaner breaks down carbon build up, use according to purpose

 

[Konker]

carb cleaner breaks down carbon build up, use according to purpose

and degreaser degreases (carbs)
lol best to use carb cleaner as it wont backfire and blow your air meter

 

[FXST01]

Carb cleaner also dries pretty clean and quickly as degreaser hangs around looking greasy

 

[vlv8vic]

and degreaser degreases (carbs)
lol best to use carb cleaner as it wont backfire and blow your air meter

I dont know of a commodore with a carb and an air meter..... probably wrong though!!!

 

[Mk III the HSV]

I think you will find it is now called Carburettor / Throttle body Cleaner.

 

[Mr_Thoughtfull]

ehhe
carb cleaner is a non residue leaving cleaning agent which doesnt need flushing. whereas the degreaser bacically needs some sort of water pressure to finish the job.

I would use someting like curcut board cleaner (which has simialr properties to carb cleaner, and Brakekleen) if wanting to clean airflow meters etc.

It can be a good idea to clean an airflow meter (hot wire one) if using something like a k&n filter as it can get oil residue over it effecting its role as an airflow monitoring device.