my motor, and everything else under the hood has some dirt on it and i would like to know if i spray it with the hose could that ruin anything under there?
2007-07-17 10:53:26 · 8 answers · asked by steelercity36 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Some car owners manuals actually recommend you hose off the engine after every Winter to get the salt out of the engine compartment and radiator.
You can use one of those canned "Gunk" spray on cleaners but hey are stinky like diesel fuel. I like the Simple Green stuff (smells good) and let it soak a couple minutes and then rinse it off. If you use a high pressure sprayer then don't spend too much time blasting the distributor if your car has one. The distributors that are mounted sideways, like on the side of the cylinder head, are more prone to water getting inside and causing starting problems if wet.
Most engine compartments are relatively water tight since they will get wet while you are flying down the Interstate at 70 MPH in a thunderstorm.
Good Luck!
2007-07-17 11:06:28 · answer #1 · answered by CactiJoe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I detail my engine by spraying something greasy on it such as Armor All or WD-40 then I wipe it down with paper towels. This will get rid of the dirt, but will also make the engine parts shiny. Armor All works and especially looks good if you are going to car shows. Sounds weird? Give it a try and see. Obviously, don't spray your belts or inside alternator, etc..
2007-07-17 11:02:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It relies upon. Does the engine compartment have openings to the exterior ecosystem? If sure, that's designed the paintings in moist, rain filled, environments. So flow forward and spray it down. attempt to no longer get water into the air intake, this might create issues for you. Does it have a radiator? If it does, spray water for the period of the fins to scrub it out. Blow out the airborne dirt and dirt, bugs, and muck which would be sucked into it. this could help to maintain it working cooler this summer season. you're able to additionally spray the wheel wells and below carriage to get the dirt and highway salts off. this could help shop the rust down and extend the physique and physique.
2016-10-19 05:32:39 · answer #3 · answered by hoch 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simply go to your nearest car wash and spray away with the high pressure soap and rinse.
It's more through and works much better than than spraying Gunk or other cleaners and rinsing off the greasy residue in the middle of your driveway.
2007-07-17 12:15:24 · answer #4 · answered by Country Boy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have always taken my car to a D.I.Y Car wash. First turn off car Grab the pressure wash use no soap and spray. Wash the rest of the car allowing engine to drip dry. All Clean!!!
2007-07-17 11:02:58 · answer #5 · answered by metro44077 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Too many electrical components are under the hood. Get a fine soft brush and start brushing. Works greatly.
2007-07-17 11:03:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are certain things you need not to get wet like the alternator and distributer, get some engine cleaner and then spray it off with low pressure water
2007-07-17 10:57:12 · answer #7 · answered by itsthewill 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just make sure to never use a pressure-washer.
2007-07-17 10:59:43 · answer #8 · answered by terje_treff 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋