Washing the engine bay out - what to look out for?
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Washing the engine bay out - what to look out for?
I was looking at this pic I took of my engine bay and realized it's dirty as all get out.
I've never washed an engine bay before as crazy as that may seem and from what I've read it says be careful not to spray any water on anything electrical. I understand not directly spraying the battery and alternator, but what about the sensors, wiring harnesses, etc?
Has anyone washed their ES engine bays and if I wash mine out, should I cover anything or look out to not spray certain areas or just go full bore and clean the whole sucker out?
Thanks for any tips, please pardon any ignorance.
I've never washed an engine bay before as crazy as that may seem and from what I've read it says be careful not to spray any water on anything electrical. I understand not directly spraying the battery and alternator, but what about the sensors, wiring harnesses, etc?
Has anyone washed their ES engine bays and if I wash mine out, should I cover anything or look out to not spray certain areas or just go full bore and clean the whole sucker out?
Thanks for any tips, please pardon any ignorance.
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Ok after 5 more minutes of research I see the best method is good old fashioned hard work in the form of rags and good cleaning solution and not spraying water on it after all.
#5
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One of the safest thing to use, if you have one, is a steamer, with some Simple Green pre-sprayed directly on the dirt.
As already noted however, just make sure that you don't spray on any electrical Components.
Phil
As already noted however, just make sure that you don't spray on any electrical Components.
Phil
#6
Well I 1st cover the timing belt,alternater n battery with plastic/grocery bag..n then I use meguiars engine to spray all over n in every corners..let it sit for few minutes while I take a rag n clean some hard greasy areas..n then spary with hose using less water as possible..hv been doin it @least twice a year=no problem..
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Well I 1st cover the timing belt,alternater n battery with plastic/grocery bag..n then I use meguiars engine to spray all over n in every corners..let it sit for few minutes while I take a rag n clean some hard greasy areas..n then spary with hose using less water as possible..hv been doin it @least twice a year=no problem..
What part of Houston are you in? I'll pay you to clean mine since you are experienced in this.
#11
ya i m in Canada now...will be here for a while..but it is not that hard. Ya i was also very scared when i 1st started it. I will try to take pic of what to cover. Some people dont cover anything but i guess i just want to be cautious. A few things to keep in mind also that 1) do not wash it when the engine is hot . Wash it 1st thing in morning. And 2) if you have a "check engine light" warning then DO NOT wash the engine @all. (be on safe side)
I think i will have DIY on engine clean maybe next weekend.
I think i will have DIY on engine clean maybe next weekend.
#12
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ya i m in Canada now...will be here for a while..but it is not that hard. Ya i was also very scared when i 1st started it. I will try to take pic of what to cover. Some people dont cover anything but i guess i just want to be cautious. A few things to keep in mind also that 1) do not wash it when the engine is hot . Wash it 1st thing in morning. And 2) if you have a "check engine light" warning then DO NOT wash the engine @all. (be on safe side)
I think i will have DIY on engine clean maybe next weekend.
I think i will have DIY on engine clean maybe next weekend.
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#14
Well theres a underground garage that has a high pressure washer and car soap attached for 2 bucks..pretty awesome and away from cold
#15
well i had washed engine of my Volvo S80 in summer and here are few pics. As u can see ihave covered the timing belt and alternator (top ) with grocery plastic bag. It doesnt has to be fully covered but try to cover those as much as possible. I dont think water going onto those will be harmful. But i could be wrong since i have always covered it as much as possible and avoided get it wet to my best.
The battery is located in the trunk so thats kinda kool...
before...
The battery is located in the trunk so thats kinda kool...
before...