how to keep engine clean?
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how to keep engine clean?
the engine in my car is very clean from the dealer washing it. well with winter here its gonna probly get dirty is their a way i can help keep it clean? i dont feel confrontable pressure washing it due to all the computers.
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Originally Posted by L27Buick
i dont feel confrontable pressure washing it due to all the computers.
I'd cover the coils and alternator at the bare minimum though.
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I've only pressure washed mine once and it has stayed fairly clean looking. Don't worry about using a pressure washer on it. I covered up my alt and air filter with bags, just dont spray things you don't want to get wet.
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I got some engine degreaser, covered up the coils, and battery. Let it sit, and used a regular garden hose to clean it all off. Made a world of difference, but from the crap I have all on my engine.. I need to clean all that off by hand. But once it'* clean [and your'* looks clean], it'* easy to maintain it. It'* just that initial cleaning that is hell.
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Re: how to keep engine clean?
Originally Posted by Hans
Originally Posted by L27Buick
i dont feel confrontable pressure washing it due to all the computers.
I'd cover the coils and alternator at the bare minimum though.
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Originally Posted by opensourceguy
Rain gets under my hood like a pressure washer :-\.
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