I have a 2001 chevy caviler that i just washed. i want to know if i can spray off the engine with a hose to get the dirt off it.. and if so how?
2006-07-17 15:51:52 · 16 answers · asked by yuri_1_0 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Try to keep the water away from the spark plug wires and places they connect to if you have a pressure sprayer. It could keep your car from starting right away.
2006-07-17 15:56:08 · answer #1 · answered by iggwad ™ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Car Water Spray
2016-12-11 17:26:34 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Point hose at engine. Spray off with water. Use your hands to do this. Have a Great Day...
2006-07-17 15:56:10 · answer #3 · answered by 345Grasshopper 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Go to the car wash and select engine wash feature. They have special soaps for the oil and sludge build up. But yep I think its possible to wash your engine but I don't think its a good idea to douse your engine with water where as some cars have fuses and if the cap is not secure could cause a blown fuse or even rusting.
2006-07-17 15:58:46 · answer #4 · answered by Niinnaa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you can spray your car with water, but make sure you dont spray the alternator, i just hope you know what that is. also make sure that your vehicle is on and dont spray the fan because the water will just splash right back in your face. theres a engine degreaser you could spray on your engine to clean it before you spray, that way you dont spray too much water and u have less chance of spraying your alternater. or just wipe down everything by hand.
2006-07-17 16:02:22 · answer #5 · answered by Angel Cantu 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd reccomend spraying the engine down with engine degreaser before you hose it off, helps get it cleaner. when you are hosing it down, try to avoid getting water into your air cleaner. also, you might want to avoild hitting electrical connections with high pressure. but you shouldn't have any problems at all with a garden water hose.
2006-07-17 15:58:12 · answer #6 · answered by Mickey L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I sparkling my engine always. you do not favor spray off engine even as its somewhat warm. Engine cleanser somewhat artwork, yet ought to stay away from digital ignition aspects, gas injection, spark plug wires, carburetor in older autos. A sparkling engine runs cooler, and also you need to bump into leaks early.
2016-12-10 11:09:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can but it is not a good idea if you don't know how, for one engine should not be hot, don't spray into alternator, be ready to dry out ignition if water get into it, or the car will not run
2006-07-17 15:57:37 · answer #8 · answered by Ibredd 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, but do it very carefully! Cover the air intake well with foil. try to cover the spark plug area and distributor area if you can. Start the car immediately to dry off any thing that may have gotten wet that did not like it.
2006-07-17 15:56:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why wouldn't you be able to? A little water never hurt anything. If anything, the dirt buildup is more harmful.
2006-07-17 15:55:23 · answer #10 · answered by Becky Jo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋