Wash engine bay in E300de plug in hybrid
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Wash engine bay in E300de plug in hybrid
Is it straightforward? Or is it absolutely not recommended washing/cleaning the engine bay of a plug-in hybrid?
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I.M.H.O. I wouldn't use a hose and definitely not a pressure cleaner. Possibly a spray bottle.
There are too many sensors around the engine bay area. Including radar sensors in the front grill and bumper bar area.
There are too many sensors around the engine bay area. Including radar sensors in the front grill and bumper bar area.
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Engine bay after cleaning
Engine bay before cleaning
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Thanks. I was hesitant myself, but as plug in hybrids are very popular in Norway, I have read a few detailers posting on Facebook and other groups, that there's no problem in washing the engine bay. Just keep the lance at a distant. The engine bay is made to handle water and rain.
but since they speak of VW GTE, Mitsubishi Outlander Phev etc, I was unsure about Mercedes.
If VW and Mitsubishi are safe to wash, I am a bit sceptical to think Mercedes has made something more flimsy then those manufacturers. But you newer know.
but since they speak of VW GTE, Mitsubishi Outlander Phev etc, I was unsure about Mercedes.
If VW and Mitsubishi are safe to wash, I am a bit sceptical to think Mercedes has made something more flimsy then those manufacturers. But you newer know.
