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Anyone have any tips on cleaning the engine bay? Had some fun in the mud at Red Sands and now have a bit of mud under the hood.
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Pull the engine cover and spray away!
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So I was thinking of doing that. Have done it in the past with other vehicles. Called the dealership to double check and they recommended not to use a pressure washer. So I called around for a second opinion. Another dealership said to pressure wash it without removing the engine cover. And added not to use any cleaners. I’m all about pressure washing. Just wanted to see if anyone here has done it.
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I have in the past just used a standard spray attachment on a hose and rinsed dirt. Try to avoid spraying into oil and oil fill or fluid areas etc. It's just going to get more dirt/mud. that's been my general approach. Obviously if you point the hose at wiring or fluid fills that's not a great idea. Capped they should handle a little splash here and there.
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As mentioned, use Simple Green and regular hose pressure. Do not spray the alternator directly, I would also be careful about spraying any electrical connectors, for a few here water and electrical connections have caused big problems.
Here comes the guy with no engine cover.
i also agree on the foam gun, then a soft rinse.
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BIgBendBuck,
The ECM connectors were subjected possibly to excess water which shorted out the ECM, causing a no run situation.
This happened during off road operation, driving through water, which obviously isn't the same as spray cleaning an engine. Just throwing the caution out there.
The ECM connectors were subjected possibly to excess water which shorted out the ECM, causing a no run situation.
This happened during off road operation, driving through water, which obviously isn't the same as spray cleaning an engine. Just throwing the caution out there.
Personally, I would not use any water hose to spray engine bay. I use interior dash cleaner, and a towel, and wipe whole engine compartment by hand. I have seen on several occasions, where one would spray engine compartment down, even a light spray, and a ignition coil will short out. Imo.
also keep in mind, most dealerships and detailing shops will use water and usually a pressure washer when turning over cars. i used to hit my engine bay with armorall tire foam after rinsing. makes the engine and engine bay look brand new, and never once had any issues related to washing an engine bay.
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