terra clean on my v50 2.0d 155k

theharomaster · Dec 16th, 2019, 08:58

morning guys
so having owned for a month and with over 155k on the clock
with no service history I'm now having the famous terra clean booked for tomorrow!!...sort of looking forward to it
update you all very soon

PRainbow · Dec 17th, 2019, 22:34

What is a terraclean? Sounds painful.

Ukwide · Dec 17th, 2019, 23:58

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Originally Posted by PRainbow

What is a terraclean? Sounds painful.

It’s a chemical system that flushes your engine clean and comes highly recommended by Ed China and others, it’s supposed to take it back to near new condition.

Never used it or know of anyone who has, so will be interested to heaR the results.

RollingThunder · Dec 18th, 2019, 13:31

Me too - I've never seen any genuine first hand reviews so I'd be interested to see if you really can tell the difference.

FunkyMelon · Dec 18th, 2019, 14:45

It's very much a con with a placebo effect.

Seriously, just don't waste your money on it.

Tannaton · Dec 18th, 2019, 15:16

Let's see what he reports back with - but it sounds very similar to Liqui Moly Diesel Purge which can be effective on older diesel engines and is frequently used by other forum members on D5's.

The key point is the only way these potions and lotions can make a lasting difference is if the fuel system is dismantled and the engine is run neat on them. In-tank additives are a waste of time (other than a temporary octane booster) because if they were any good as a cleaning agent they would dissolve all the crap in the tank bottom and fuel filter and then drag that through the HP pump and injectors - not what you want...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFkW8zYzkQ4

Ukwide · Dec 18th, 2019, 16:47

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Originally Posted by FunkyMelon

It's very much a con with a placebo effect.

Seriously, just don't waste your money on it.

I do remember Ed China using it on Wheeler Dealers and it ‘recovered’ about 25 lost bhp, he then went on to advertise Terraclean nationally, so there must be something in their claims.

Zebster · Dec 18th, 2019, 18:04

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Originally Posted by Ukwide

I do remember Ed China using it on Wheeler Dealers and it ‘recovered’ about 25 lost bhp, he then went on to advertise Terraclean nationally, so there must be something in their claims.

Or maybe he was singing its praises to get that advertising gig? Or maybe he was already in their pay when recording that episode of WD? I don't know!

ksmi · Dec 18th, 2019, 18:25

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Originally Posted by PRainbow

What is a terraclean? Sounds painful.

I have heard it's for constipated children whose parents can't afford Ex lax. They sit them on a potty and tell them ghost stories.

Regards,Keith.

bugsb · Dec 18th, 2019, 20:45

correct me if wrong but my understanding is you disconnect the fuel system and run the engine on terra clean , as all cars are now fitted with injectors it wont clean the intake side of the engine so you will still have to remove the inlet manifold to clean by hand and the inlet valves will stay clogged up

Dec 16th, 2019, 08:58	#1
theharomaster Junior Member Last Online: May 3rd, 2021 15:40 Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: swindon	terra clean on my v50 2.0d 155k morning guys so having owned for a month and with over 155k on the clock with no service history I'm now having the famous terra clean booked for tomorrow!!...sort of looking forward to it update you all very soon

Dec 18th, 2019, 13:31	#4
RollingThunder Grumpy Old Git Last Online: Apr 19th, 2024 09:16 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Yorkshire View Photos By: RollingThunder	Me too - I've never seen any genuine first hand reviews so I'd be interested to see if you really can tell the difference. __________________ S40 2.4i '07 Japanese import '96 850R - https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=312484 Ex Danish Embassy '96 940 GLE LPT - https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=326071

Dec 18th, 2019, 14:45	#5
FunkyMelon Master Member Last Online: Mar 14th, 2024 16:24 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: South	It's very much a con with a placebo effect. Seriously, just don't waste your money on it. __________________ 2006 Volvo S40 T5 SE Sport

Dec 18th, 2019, 15:16	#6
Tannaton Bungling Amateur Last Online: Today 08:08 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Beverley, East Yorks	Let's see what he reports back with - but it sounds very similar to Liqui Moly Diesel Purge which can be effective on older diesel engines and is frequently used by other forum members on D5's. The key point is the only way these potions and lotions can make a lasting difference is if the fuel system is dismantled and the engine is run neat on them. In-tank additives are a waste of time (other than a temporary octane booster) because if they were any good as a cleaning agent they would dissolve all the crap in the tank bottom and fuel filter and then drag that through the HP pump and injectors - not what you want... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFkW8zYzkQ4 __________________ 2011 XC90 D5 Executive 2003 C70 T5 GT 2012 Ford Ranger XL SC 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 1976 Massey Ferguson 135 Last edited by Tannaton; Dec 18th, 2019 at 15:18.

Dec 17th, 2019, 22:34	#2
PRainbow Junior Member Last Online: Aug 29th, 2020 13:16 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Tunbridge Wells	What is a terraclean? Sounds painful.

Dec 18th, 2019, 20:45	#10
bugsb Junior Member Last Online: Aug 30th, 2020 19:59 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: northants	correct me if wrong but my understanding is you disconnect the fuel system and run the engine on terra clean , as all cars are now fitted with injectors it wont clean the intake side of the engine so you will still have to remove the inlet manifold to clean by hand and the inlet valves will stay clogged up

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