Walnut Blasting for VAG Engines: Carbon Cleaning for Peak Performance | Novo AVS Sydney
If your Volkswagen, Audi, Škoda or CUPRA is hesitating under throttle, idling roughly, or showing misfire codes, there’s a good chance carbon build-up is choking your intake valves. At Novo AVS, we offer precision walnut blasting for VAG platforms, restoring power and drivability.
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What Is Walnut Blasting?
Walnut blasting is the industry-standard method for cleaning intake valves in direct-injection engines. We blast finely ground walnut shells into the intake ports under controlled pressure, safely removing hardened carbon without damaging your cylinder head.
Why Carbon Build-Up Happens on VAG Engines
Modern EA888 Gen 3/4 and other MQB-based direct-injection engines no longer wash the intake valves with fuel. Instead, oil vapour from PCV systems and EGR by-products accumulate over time—forming a thick, abrasive carbon layer that restricts airflow.
Common Signs of Carbon Build-Up
Rough idle or engine vibration at low RPM
Flat throttle response or hesitation
Poor fuel efficiency
Intermittent misfires or check engine lights
Diagnostic codes like P0300–P0304
If you’re tuned, running upgraded intakes, or doing short urban trips, your car is especially at risk.
VAG Models We Service
We walnut blast carbon from:
Volkswagen: Golf GTI / Golf R (Mk5,Mk6, Mk7, Mk7.5, Mk8), Tiguan 162TSI, Jetta GLI
Audi: S3, RS3 (8L,8V, 8Y), A4, Q5, A3 Sportback
Škoda: Octavia RS, Superb, Kodiaq
CUPRA: Leon, Formentor, Ateca
When Should You Walnut Blast?
Every 50,000–70,000 km (or sooner on tuned cars)
If you've noticed a performance drop-off or uneven idle
Whenever carbon-related codes or intake faults are logged
As preventative maintenance, if running performance mods
Novo AVS Walnut Blasting Process
Manifold Removal & Inspection
Targeted Walnut Shell Blasting of intake ports
Post-clean Vacuuming & Borescope Inspection
Gasket Replacement, Code Clearing & Test Drive
Novo AVS Walnut Blasting Process
Why Sydney’s VAG Owners Trust Novo AVS
VAG platform experts with dealer-level training and tools
Techniques based on Volkswagen and VW Village servicing protocols
Trusted by Bondi, Randwick, Alexandria & Coogee VAG drivers
Full workshop capabilities: from ECU tuning to DSG repair
Transparent service, photo documentation, and post-clean performance checks
Book Your Carbon Clean Now
Unlock smoother idling, sharper throttle, and factory-fresh airflow. Trust Novo AVS, Sydney’s go-to team for VAG platform carbon cleaning and performance care.
Location: 38-40 Anzac Parade, Kensington NSW 2033
Call Now: 0290372032
Novo AVS – Precision. Power. Perfection.
Your trusted VAG specialists for Sydney, Bondi, Alexandria & beyond.
