valve cleaning?

2018 HYUNDAI KONA
90,000 MILES • 1.9L • 4 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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RCUBIC
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i was told i need to get the engine valves cleaned because of carbon buildup. what is the difference in having a professional do it or can it be a dyi project?
May 30, 2023 at 12:05 PM
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STRAILER
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It can be a DIY project, just follow this guide and see if it is something you want to try:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-recognize-symptoms-and-clean-your-cars-intake-and-exhaust-valves

Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem so we can see what's going on.
May 30, 2023 at 7:25 PM
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