A Better Way to Clean GDI Intake Valves
Cleaning is needed every 10,000 miles or at every oil change to prevent deposit buildup.
What Our Customers Say
I’ve used CRC products since I was a kid so, they’re not some new company. It said in the ad and on the can “Safe for Turbos and Intercoolers.”
I applied the product per the instructions. My immediate impression is a much smoother idle and better throttle tip-in.
ST Forum
I first tried this in my 1995 Jeep that has close to 300,000 miles on it (original motor and it has not had a rebuild done to it) my gas mileage went up, the idle is smoother and runs a lot better than before.
Since it worked so well I use it on everything. The best part about it is it’s easy to use.
Paul, CA
Just picked up a 2006 Cadillac CTS 3.6L with only 52,000 miles, but it needed some serious help. Cleaned the MAF, Throttle body, changed air filter, did an engine oil flush along with oil change and filter, and of course, used CRC Intake Valve Cleaner on it.
Wow. night and day difference.
Clifford, IA
GDI = Gasoline Direct Injection
More Efficient, More Power
In GDI engines, gasoline is injected directly into the cylinder, bypassing the intake valves. This provides more engine power and better fuel efficiency.
Gets Dirty Faster
Gasoline is a great cleaner. Without gas washing over the valves, as it does in conventional (PFI) engines, carbon builds up quickly on the backs of GDI intake valves. This leads to reduced power and performance.
Difficult to Clean
Until now, removing carbon buildup on GDI intake valves has been difficult and costly. Labor-intensive processes such as walnut-shell blasting and manual valve cleaning require engine teardown to access the valves.
GDI: Improved Engine Design Needs Special Cleaning
Easy-to-use CRC GDI IVD® Intake Valve & Turbo Cleaner is sprayed through the air intake.
It contains the highest Concentration of PEA (Polyether amine) detergency which is delivered directly to the backs of the GDI intake valves and removes up to 46% of carbon deposits in the first 60 minutes. No costly engine teardown is required, and it is safe and effective for all gas-powered engines, including turbos.
Remember, gasoline additives don’t reach intake valves on GDI engines!
CRC GDI IVD® Intake Valve & Turbo Cleaner
- Increases Power and Torque
- Stabilizes Rough Idle
- Solves Rough Starting Problems
- Reduces Emissions
- Improves Fuel Economy
- Proven Results on Turbo Systems
- PERMASTRAW® Dual-Action
- Spray System
Is Your Car GDI?
Makes & Models of Vehicles with GDI Engines*
Available in: ILX, RLX, RDX, MDX, NSX
Available in: Giulia, Giulia Quadrifoglio, 4C, Stelvio
Available in: A4, A5, A6, A7, A8L, Q5, TT, TTS, S3, S5, S6, R8, RS5, RS7,A3, S3, S4, S5, S6, S7, RS7, S8, Q3, SQ5, Q7
Available in: Z4, 135i, 1 Series M Coupe, 335is, 535i, X3, X5M, Z4, 225d, X5, 550i, 550iGT, 650i, 750i, 230i, M240i, 320i, 330i, 330e, 340i, 430i, 440i, 530i, 540i, 535i, 550i, 640i, 650i, B6, 740i, 740e, 750i, M760i, B7, X1 28i, X3 28i, X3 35i, X4 28i, X4 M40i, X5 35i, X5 40e, X5 50i, X6 35i, X6 50i, M2, M3, M4, M5, M6, X5 M, X6 M
Available in: Ram 1500, Ram Promaster 1500, 2500, 3500
Available in: California 458 Italia, SA Aperta, FF
Available in: Focus, Fiesta, Mustang, Taurus, Escape, Transit Connect, Edge, Flex, Explorer, Expedition, Fusion, F-150, GT
General Motors
Available in Buick: LaCrosse, Regal, Regal GS, Enclave, Cascada, Verano, Encore, Envision
Available in Cadillac: ATS Sedan, CTS, SRX, XT5, XTS, CT5
Available in Chevrolet: Equinox, Malibu, Traverse, Camaro, Impala, Colorado, Silverado, Tahoe, Suburban, Corvette
Available in GMC: Terrain, Acadia, Canyon, Sierra, Yukon
Available in: Earth Dreams Technology Accord, Crosstour, CR-V, FIT, Civic, Pilot, Ridgeline
Available in: Accent, Elantra GT, Veloster, Sonata, Azera, Hybrid, Tucson, Genesis Coupe/Genesis, Genesis R-Spec, Equus, Santa Fe, G80, G90
Available in: Q50, Q60
Available in: XF, XJ, XK, XFR, XJ Supersport, XKR
Available in: Wrangler, Grand Cherokee
Available in: Optima, Sportage, Cadenza, K900, Soul, Niro, Sorento, Sedona, Rio, Forte (EX model only)
Available in: Gallardo
Available in: Range Rover Evoque, LR4 Range Rover, Range Rover Sport
Available in: IS250, IS350,
GS350, GS450H, LS460, IS-F, LS600h,
RC-350, RX450H, RX350
Available in: Mazda3, Mazda6 and Mazda CX-5, 2016 Mazda MX-5, Mazdaspeed3, CX-7, 3,6, CX-3, CX-5,CX-9, Miata, Miata RF
Available in: C250, SLK250, C350, E350,
SLK 305, ML350, R350, CL550, CLS55, E550, S550, SL63 AMG, CLS63, AMG, E63 AMG,
S63 AMG, SLK55 AMG, C300, C350E,
C43 AMG, C63 AMG, C 63 S AMG, E300,
E 43 AMG, S550, S550E, S550 MAYBACH, E400, CLA250, CLA 45 AMG, E550, CLS 400, CLS 550, CLS 63 S AMG, GT AMG, GT-S, AMG, SLC 300, SLC 43 AMG, SL450, SL550, SL63 AMG, GLA 250, GLA 45 AMG, GLC300, GLC 43 AMG, GLE 350, GLE550E,
GLE43 AMG, GLE 63 S AMG, GLS450, GLS550, GLS 63 AMG, G550, G63 AMG
Available in: Cooper S, Cooper JCW, Clubman Cooper S, Clubman Cooper JCW, Coupe Cooper S, Coupe Cooper JCW,
Countryman Cooper S
Available in: Juke, Versa, Sentra, Maxima, 370Z, GTR, Pathfinder, Armada, Frontier
Available in: Panamera Hybrid, Cayenne Hybrid, Boxster, Cayman, 911
Available in: Ghost, Phantom
Available in: BRZ, Impreza, WRX, Forester
Available in: 86, Tacoma, Highlander, Sienna
Available in: Golf GTI, Golf R, Jetta GLI, Beetle, EOS, CC, Tiguan, CC, Passat, Taureg
Available in: XC90, XC60, S90, S60,
S60 Cross Country, V90 Cross Country, V90, V60 Cross Country, V60, S60 Polestar, V60 Polestar
CRC GDI IVD® Intake Valve & Turbo Cleaner
Frequently Asked Questions
Polyether Amine or PEA. This is the active ingredient for carbon removal.
It is safe to use every 10,000 miles or at every oil change.
Yes, it is effective for turbos and super-charged engines.
Yes, it is effective for use on twin turbo systems.
Yes you can, and you apply the product in the same fashion.
Yes this will allow the product to hot soak into the carbon especially since the engine is still hot.
You may spray directly through the throttle body or close enough to it.
Yes it may safely be sprayed through the air intake, allowing the product to pass through the turbo.
No this product is safe for O2 sensors.
No the use of this product will not harm the catalytic converter.
Yes you can spray into a vacuum port.
You can still use the product and spray through the throttle body. You can also remove the MAF sensor and spray where the sensor is mounted. If the vehicle is turbo charged, you can remove the boost sensor in the charge pipe and spray into the pipe.
Note: Use caution not to spray in front of mass air flow sensor as damage to sensor may occur.
CRC GDI IVD Test Results
2011 Hyundai Sonata
Carbon Deposits Reduced by 85% After First Hour
Cylinder Head
Carbon Deposit Thickness (mils)
Before 9.52 | After 3.45
2009 Cadillac CTS
Intake Valve Carbon Deposits Reduced by 23% After First Hour!
Intake Valves
Deposit Weight (mg)
Before 604.2 | After 457.2
2009 Cadillac CTS
Carbon Deposits Reduced by 68% After First Hour
Piston Top
Carbon Deposit Thickness (mils)
Before 8.59 | After 2.77
2013 Mini Cooper
Intake Valve Carbon Deposits Reduced by 23% After First Hour!
Turbo Impeller
Before | After
2014 VW Passat
1.8L V4 Turbo
Horsepower Gains
Dynamometer Results
2014 VW Passat
1.8L V4 Turbo
Turbo Gains
Dynamometer Results
How to Use CRC GDI IVD
1
Warm up engine
2
Locate throttle body and spray product directly through throttle body.
3
If throttle body is not easily accessible, spray PAST the mass air flow (MAF) sensor
DO NOT spray the MAF sensor
4
Lift the PermaStraw® Dual-Action Spray System and lock into place.
5
With engine running at 2000 RPM, spray product in short bursts until can is empty
6
Once can is empty, accelerate the engine 2 to 3 times without exceeding 3500 RPM
7
Once can is empty, accelerate the engine 2 to 3 times without exceeding 3500 RPM
8
Reassemble air intake system and let engine heat-soak for 1 hour
9
Restart engine and drive at highway speeds for at least 10 minutes
For complete usage instructions and safety guidelines, please read the entire product label before using.
Looking for More?
A Full Service Solution for Your GDI Engine
Eliminates carbon at these 6 critical points
MAF Sensor
Restores 4 to 10 horsepower at the wheels
MAF Sensor
Restores up to 99% injector flow
Throttle Body
Restores smooth Operation
MAF Sensor
Removes carbon from spark plugs
MAF Sensor
Removes hard carbon from intake valves
MAF Sensor
Removes up to 98% of combustion chamber deposits
What Our Customers Say
I’ve used CRC products since I was a kid so, they’re not some new company. It said in the ad and on the can “Safe for Turbos and Intercoolers.”
I applied the product per the instructions. My immediate impression is a much smoother idle and better throttle tip-in.
ST Forum
I first tried this in my 1995 Jeep that has close to 300,000 miles on it (original motor and it has not had a rebuild done to it) my gas mileage went up, the idle is smoother and runs a lot better than before.
Since it worked so well I use it on everything. The best part about it is it’s easy to use.
Paul, CA
Just picked up a 2006 Cadillac CTS 3.6L with only 52,000 miles, but it needed some serious help. Cleaned the MAF, Throttle body, changed air filter, did an engine oil flush along with oil change and filter, and of course, used CRC Intake Valve Cleaner on it.
Wow. night and day difference.
Clifford, IA