Washing Engine

[wootang00]

Any tips before washing the engine bay?

IE.. what not to put the water to?

Please advise this newbie. Thanks!

[sams4]

i was too scared to wash my engine so i just got the places i could reach

[BMWWW]

There are probably a million ways to wash your engine-- and the technique will differ from person to person.

To be honest, unless your car is 20 years old, you'll be safe with the pressure from the hosehold hose. New engine compartments are built to withstand water, just as long as it isn't pressure washed (I do it, but you gotta be careful) and concentrate the stream too long on one place, you should be fine. Obviously, take extra care around the fuses/battery/starter/alternator. Make sure the engine is warm before you start. Once you're finished, close the hood, and come back later to wipe up stray puddles of water.

I use a degreaser to loosen eveything up, and then flush it away with hose.

Good luck.

[DetailersDomain]

[up] [up] [up] [up] Could not have explained it better Gabe.

[DetailersDomain]

here is the link to the Adam's Polishes engine cleaning clip:

http://www.adamspolishes.com/videos/cleaning_motor.cfm