Is it safe to get water under the hood of your car?

Answer 1

Disconnect the battery and protect the alternator and intake. Dry everything off with compressed air if possible after, especially ignition components. reconnect battery.

Answer 2

I have pressure washed dozens of engines. I don't put water on a hot engine and I always dry the distributor, usually with compressed air. Worst case you will have to let the thing dry out before you can start it but that happens to me so infrequently that it is hardly worth mentioning. I do recommend that the owner bring the car to full operating temperature and operate for at least a half hour. That dries out everything that could cause condensation and later starting problems.

Answer 3

try to avoid the alternator and the fuse box. Also if the motor is hot keep it running don't spray a hot block while it is turned off, let the car cool off before spraying and remember stay away from spraying directly on the electronics. A little water probably won't hurt it. Also you wouldn't want to stick the hose into the breather either.

Answer 4

that all depends on the circomstances normaly its not good but if your just washing your engine thats fine stay away from any thing electrical i just pulled a guy out last night he drove his car into a puddle that put watter all the way to his steering wheel and now he got water in the clilinder and his car is TOAST keep that in mind

Answer 5

If you are talking about washing it, then no it will not hurt it. You do want to be careful not to spray into the alternator and try not to overdo it around electrical connectors. if possible let it air dry off some before starting it. Also don't spray into the intake for the air filter.

Answer 6

depends on how much water and the kind of car

Answer 7

not on the distributor & other wiring....could crack your exhaust manifold if its hot