{"id":401,"date":"2020-09-15T15:42:34","date_gmt":"2020-09-15T15:42:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/rcdedication.com\/?p=401"},"modified":"2023-06-07T09:48:53","modified_gmt":"2023-06-07T09:48:53","slug":"cleaning-gummed-up-nitro-engine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rcdedication.com\/cleaning-gummed-up-nitro-engine\/","title":{"rendered":"Cleaning Gummed Up Nitro Engine (The Correct Way)"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you have tried to start your Nitro engine but noticed that the engine is gummed up, you may be looking for some solutions (Click here to see what you need to use to flush it, on Amazon)<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Why does your nitro engine get gummed up?<\/h2>\n

Most nitro engines get gummed up because they are left for a long period with fuel in it. This causes the fuel to evaporate and then it will leave a gummy sludge inside resulting in problems starting the engine.<\/strong><\/p>\n

What you will need while you clean the engine<\/h2>\n

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Description<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nImage<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nMy Rating<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
01. Traxxas Nitro Fuel (My Best)<\/strong>
\nClick here for the price on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a>\"\"\"\"\"\"<\/td>\n\"5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
02. Dynamite Blue Thunder Nitro Fuel<\/strong>
\nClick here for the price on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a>\"\"\"\"<\/td>\n\"\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
03. Hobbypark RC Fuel Tank Oil Bottle<\/strong>
\nClick here for the price on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a>\"\"\"\"<\/td>\n\"4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

So, now you know why this happens, you may be keen to see what you can do to clean it up and get it running, keep reading to learn this, and more.<\/p>\n

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How can you clean your gummed up nitro engine?<\/h2>\n

To clean your gummed up engine you need to drain the old fuel out of the system first then flush the system with new fuel (Click here to see my best one, on Amazon)<\/a>. If the problem persists you may need to remove the engine and clean it manually.<\/p>\n

Most people are left wondering why their engine is not starting after a long stint of non-usage, and this method will help to get it back to working order again. So, now you know some action steps that you can take to clean your gummed up my engine.<\/p>\n

What is priming a Nitro RC engine?<\/h2>\n

Priming a nitro RC engine is getting the fuel flowing from the tank to the engine. The problem is it can often get filled up with air. You need to get it this fuel running through the system by using this priming process.<\/p>\n

You may have heard people using the term “priming” before and wondered exactly what it was, right? Well, now you know.<\/p>\n

How long does it take to break in a nitro engine?<\/h2>\n

It can take 1 to 2 hours to break in a nitro engine. This is required to get the best performance and lifespan out of the nitro engine. Also, you will require 3-5 tanks of nitro fuel (Click here to see the price, on Amazon)<\/a> for this to be successful.<\/p>\n

If you have recently got a nitro engine you may have wondered if you could just put it into your car and then you’re up and running. But, unfortunately, you need to break it in first. And, now you know how long this will take and why it’s important.<\/p>\n