If you have an aluminum intake manifold, it’s important to clean it regularly to avoid build-up of carbon and other debris. Here are four easy steps to cleaning your aluminum intake manifold:

  1. Pour a pot of boiling water onto the manifold and let it cool.
  2. Soak a cloth in the boiling water and wring it out. Wipe down the entire surface of the manifold with the cloth.
  3. Pour a pot of cold water onto the cloth-soaked manifold and rinse off all the debris.
  4. Dry off the manifold with a towel, then apply a light coating of oil to prevent rusting ..