How to Clean a Carburetor. Part of the series: Car Problems & Maintenance. In order to clean a carburetor, use a carburetor cleaner to spray it while the engine is running, as this will clean up the carburetor and the valves on top of the engine. Find out when a carburetor should be taken apart and cleaned with a solvent with help from an ASE-certified technician in this free video on car maintenance.
