Engine Cleaning?
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Engine Cleaning?
Hey Guys,
I plan to clean my engine bay this upcoming week, it could use some tlc! I would like to avoid using a hose or high pressure washer if possible to get some good results. I heard some bad stories about the way peoples car would run after using one of the above mentioned methods to clean the bay.
I was thinking it would be okay to use a fertilizer type sprayer filled with cleaning solvent, then follow up with a light spray of water from the bottle. I will cover up the vital components and connectors. I'm looking for some advise from people and the best way to go about cleaning things up. I plan to use Meguiar's Super Degreaser, the reviews are very good!
Any input would be very much appreciated!
Cheers,
-Rob
I plan to clean my engine bay this upcoming week, it could use some tlc! I would like to avoid using a hose or high pressure washer if possible to get some good results. I heard some bad stories about the way peoples car would run after using one of the above mentioned methods to clean the bay.
I was thinking it would be okay to use a fertilizer type sprayer filled with cleaning solvent, then follow up with a light spray of water from the bottle. I will cover up the vital components and connectors. I'm looking for some advise from people and the best way to go about cleaning things up. I plan to use Meguiar's Super Degreaser, the reviews are very good!
Any input would be very much appreciated!
Cheers,
-Rob
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The vacuuming of the dirty accumulation is far superior to compressed air method. With the compressed air method you can never adequately control where you are blowing the residue.
These engine bays are so suseptable to moisture intrusion that it scares the ---- out of me. Myself I just take clean clothes and do the dry removal of any garbage. To make this work you have to keep on top of the job and not let the engine bay get too bad.
These engine bays are so suseptable to moisture intrusion that it scares the ---- out of me. Myself I just take clean clothes and do the dry removal of any garbage. To make this work you have to keep on top of the job and not let the engine bay get too bad.
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I've pressure washed my engines for 20+ years and never have had an issues..just ensure you blow dry the connectors adequately
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I spray the cool engine down with diluted purple power, let sit for a minute then rinse with a hose. To dry it off drive it for a few minutes. Then I spray it with No Touch tire foam, makes it shiny, but not too shiny. Have done it that way for 25 years never a problem,
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I have used a pressure wash to my vehicles all different makes and models.
I did this after visiting other sites on the same topic. The concern of using the pressure washer should be considered when the vehicle is older. If the car is made in the 90 or newer most connections were made to address wet conditions as it is an engine bay after all.
That said, if the washer has adjustable/ interchangeable nozzles then select the most delicate and stand back about 2 feet from the engine. I too use the purple power with great results and then blow dry with and electric blower.
I have yet to treat the plastic. That will be next year.
I did this after visiting other sites on the same topic. The concern of using the pressure washer should be considered when the vehicle is older. If the car is made in the 90 or newer most connections were made to address wet conditions as it is an engine bay after all.
That said, if the washer has adjustable/ interchangeable nozzles then select the most delicate and stand back about 2 feet from the engine. I too use the purple power with great results and then blow dry with and electric blower.
I have yet to treat the plastic. That will be next year.
