MErcedes tech need info if once a year engine wash is ok
04-17-2009, 08:03 AM
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I own 2008 C-350 2008 E-350 2005 C -230 Kompressor 2006 FORd F-350 6.0
MErcedes tech need info if once a year engine wash is ok
I tried the rag cleaning by hand but no way to get out all the grime.So i degressed it down the hose it off covered map senor area never weted the area of the engine either.Is it ok to do the i had so much grime and dirt my car is C-350 08 thank you
04-30-2009, 10:29 PM
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2008 E63, White/Black, P030
08 with alot of grime?! I just hosed my 08 E63 with the garden hose then washed it with mitten, I did not cover anything. If its too dirty, try getting some engine bright cleaner spray, wait a few minutes and hose it again. I washed my engine because the used car dealer sprayed some shinny stuff I did not like, probably the same stuff on your car left to accumilate dirt and dust for too long.
05-01-2009, 01:48 AM
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Do not hose your engine down. I have had many clients do this to end up frying electronics in their vehicle. Do it properly and have it steam cleaned.
05-01-2009, 07:38 AM
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I dunno, I've heard both sides of the argument. Caution must be used.
Atsobe, how dirty could the engine compartment be on a 1yr old car in Florida
Are you leaking something that is attracting a ton of dirt.I clean our daily drivers once or twice a year. The engine compartment can have quite a bit of salt residue following a long winter season. It bugs me to leave it there.
I mist a light APC on the entire compartment and underside of the hood and let dwell for 5 mins or so. I then use a pressure washer held at a distance to rinse down. The pressure washer moves a fraction of the water a garden hose does. I rinse thoroughly, blow off with compressed air and then towel dry any remaining pools. I make it a point to dress rubber components with an appropriate product. I leave the hood open for a couple of hours to dry. I'll start the car and let it run for 5 mins or so to make sure there are no issues. That's it.
Enjoy.
05-01-2009, 05:32 PM
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1987 SDL; 2001 Chevy 2500HD CC, 8.1L, Allison special order; 1970 GTO LS2, 4L60E, under construction
As long as the engine is cold, and the electronics are covered, you're good to go.
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