Best way to clean the engine?
2nd Gear Member
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 237
From: Texas
Lol yeah my phone didn't show that :/ but I see it now. It does make sence about the moisture. But here's what I don't understand. There's a thread on here and ive read several people do this ..the simple green trick warm your engine and then spray it on then close the hood let it steam..then rince it off..but if thats what people do the rince off part would put more water on the engine than the steamer...makes no sence ..help me understand?
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Joined: Jun 2006
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From: Sacramento
I just watched a show on tv yesterday (Motorweek or something like that) and one of the segments was on washing the engine bay on 'newer' computer controlled cars. One thing that was specifically mentioned was NOT to use a steam cleaner, but they didn't go into the why (I'm guessing it has to do with the steam/moisture getting into places it shouldn't such as electrical connectors). They basically agreed with several here about covering up the parts that shouldn't get wet with plastic wrap or sandwich/freezer bags, then use a hose on a very light setting and not concentrating the water on any one spot for long.
If you want to take it one step further, disconnect all connectors, use some electrical cleaner on them, then reassemble using dielectric grease.
If you want to take it one step further, disconnect all connectors, use some electrical cleaner on them, then reassemble using dielectric grease.
I am still gonna try it and see what happens. I would plan on covering up all electrical spots anyways. I don't see why they were so dead set against it, as my steam cleaner puts out far less pressure and water than any nozzle at the lightest setting. I figure as long as you take the standard precautions it shouldn't be worse than any other method.
I will keep the group updated and post pics when I do it.
2nd Gear Member
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 237
From: Texas
I saw that as well.
I am still gonna try it and see what happens. I would plan on covering up all electrical spots anyways. I don't see why they were so dead set against it, as my steam cleaner puts out far less pressure and water than any nozzle at the lightest setting. I figure as long as you take the standard precautions it shouldn't be worse than any other method.
I will keep the group updated and post pics when I do it.
I am still gonna try it and see what happens. I would plan on covering up all electrical spots anyways. I don't see why they were so dead set against it, as my steam cleaner puts out far less pressure and water than any nozzle at the lightest setting. I figure as long as you take the standard precautions it shouldn't be worse than any other method.
I will keep the group updated and post pics when I do it.
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Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 679
From: Sacramento
It was some open box special I picked up at work for 20 bucks. Meant for cleaning clothes. It looks similar to this:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Singer+-...eam&cp=2&lp=37
Mine is an old Hoover model I think. Like I said I use it mostly for getting gunk off of pinball boards and wiring harnesses, and it does a great job. Curious to see how it will do with road grime and such.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Singer+-...eam&cp=2&lp=37
Mine is an old Hoover model I think. Like I said I use it mostly for getting gunk off of pinball boards and wiring harnesses, and it does a great job. Curious to see how it will do with road grime and such.
2nd Gear Member
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 237
From: Texas
It was some open box special I picked up at work for 20 bucks. Meant for cleaning clothes. It looks similar to this:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Singer+-...eam&cp=2&lp=37
Mine is an old Hoover model I think. Like I said I use it mostly for getting gunk off of pinball boards and wiring harnesses, and it does a great job. Curious to see how it will do with road grime and such.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Singer+-...eam&cp=2&lp=37
Mine is an old Hoover model I think. Like I said I use it mostly for getting gunk off of pinball boards and wiring harnesses, and it does a great job. Curious to see how it will do with road grime and such.
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