How to Clean Engine Bay
5th Gear Member
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 3,547
From: The High Country
RE: How to Clean Engine Bay
ORIGINAL: 06elnr
I use a hose on mine with the nozzle on the spray setting, then use the leaf blower to dry it off.
I use a hose on mine with the nozzle on the spray setting, then use the leaf blower to dry it off.
So do I. To the folks with concerns about water, don't be. The owner's manual says you can do it if you cover vital areas. This thing won't melt/
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RE: How to Clean Engine Bay
ORIGINAL: Maverickaf17
Oh my god... DO NOT...I repeat again for you guys who said it....DO NOT hose down your engine.
Yeah, you drive in the rain, but do you drive without a hood or with a huge *** opening in the front? No. Hosing your engine down is just dumb, no offense guys.
Do yourself a favor and spend an extra ten minutes doing it the right way. Go to the store and buy Armor-All Cleaning Wipes for cars. Then use the wipes to wipe away the grim and dirt. When I want to clean my engine bay, I just use those. Fifteen minutes and it looks new from the factory.
You COULD use water, but not from the hose. You would need a spray bottle that has a precise shooter. Hose is too powerful and too open to use on an engine.
Anyways, that's my advice. GL.
Oh my god... DO NOT...I repeat again for you guys who said it....DO NOT hose down your engine.
Yeah, you drive in the rain, but do you drive without a hood or with a huge *** opening in the front? No. Hosing your engine down is just dumb, no offense guys.
Do yourself a favor and spend an extra ten minutes doing it the right way. Go to the store and buy Armor-All Cleaning Wipes for cars. Then use the wipes to wipe away the grim and dirt. When I want to clean my engine bay, I just use those. Fifteen minutes and it looks new from the factory.
You COULD use water, but not from the hose. You would need a spray bottle that has a precise shooter. Hose is too powerful and too open to use on an engine.
Anyways, that's my advice. GL.
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Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 563
From: Reno, NV
RE: How to Clean Engine Bay
ORIGINAL: vtmustangs
miloman do you dilute the simple green?
miloman do you dilute the simple green?
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Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 1,292
From: Minnesota
RE: How to Clean Engine Bay
I understand some peoples' concerns about unleashing a pressure washer on something as intricate-looking as an engine. "Look at all the **** that I could mess up" comes to mind. I actually cleaned the car (and engine bay) today. Covered the air filter and battery and had no problems.
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Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 6,828
From: Clarksville TN
RE: How to Clean Engine Bay
Ok some of you guys have rediculously clean engine bays and I applaud you. Next, did some of you guys paint your valve covers or did they come painted from the factory? I've never seen so many painted so I'd figure I'd ask. Thanks
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Joined: May 2005
Posts: 4,204
From: Tampa
RE: How to Clean Engine Bay
ORIGINAL: 1BAD3V
Ok some of you guys have rediculously clean engine bays and I applaud you. Next, did some of you guys paint your valve covers or did they come painted from the factory? I've never seen so many painted so I'd figure I'd ask. Thanks
Ok some of you guys have rediculously clean engine bays and I applaud you. Next, did some of you guys paint your valve covers or did they come painted from the factory? I've never seen so many painted so I'd figure I'd ask. Thanks
j/k I painted mine...