Engine Cleaning

AZhuntin · **Joined:** Wed Apr 06, 2011 11:33 pm **Posts:** 34

I dont know if this topic has been posted before but whats the best way to clean the engine? I was going to take it up to the car wash and power spray it but have been hearing horror stories about pressure washing. I know not to directly spray the alternator or places that have wires coming out and fuse box but I dont really want to have to take a toothbrush to the engine! lol

JeepDeep · **Posted:** Sun Jul 24, 2011 9:36 pm

Ask the dealer their method of engine compartment cleaning. Mine does use pressure washers, but they do know what areas to avoid and what kind of pressure to use. Personally, I would just spray it down with a pressure nozzle on a garden hose. Any more pressure than that might damage things. The air box and fuse box are covered. Everything else gets wet when you cross a deep stream.

Diggerfreek · **Posted:** Mon Jul 25, 2011 12:20 am

Clean the motor while it is cool...

Lord Helmet · **Posted:** Wed Jul 27, 2011 1:22 pm

You won't hurt anything with a pressure washer. Just pay attention to what you're doing.

Mikey Russell · **Joined:** Sat Jan 30, 2010 5:48 pm **Posts:** 34

Okay so I'm going to sound dumb here but it's okay because it goes with my looks

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You are saying that it is okay to pop your hood, and spray water, maybe a lot of water over the engine department while it is cool and this shouldn't be a problem unless you do something really stupid.

Lord Helmet · **Posted:** Wed Jul 27, 2011 9:04 pm

Mikey Russell wrote:

You are saying that it is okay to pop your hood, and spray water, maybe a lot of water over the engine department while it is cool and this shouldn't be a problem unless you do something really stupid.

Yes. I used to run a detail shop I've also been doing this on my personal cars for years.

Don't use a water hose though. Honestly (IMO) I think you will get more water than you want if you use a water hose.

Use the pressure washer at a car wash but let it cool down before you do so.

Don't use more "spray" than you need and no, don't do anything stupid like trying to blast water in a tight spot near anything electrical. It doesn't take much to get it clean. Most things under the hood are designed with a little water in mind to begin with. It'll be fine but since this is the internet and people tend to do stupid things (not saying you will :lol:

), I'll throw out the ole disclaimer.... I'm not responsible if you (or anyone else) screws it up, so if you do this, you're doing so at your own risk. :roll:

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