Where would you bring a car to have the engib steem cleaned. Wiped down? Looking new?
2007-12-31 13:08:06 · 7 answers · asked by Stephanie R 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
VERY CAREFULLY!!! There are a ton of electronics under the hood of a car, while most of the connectors and components are waterproof, this is not a good idea to test how waterproof lol. So dont use high water pressure, use a high pressure steam cleaner, it is your best bet. If its really bad, then use a GUNK Enginebrite usually found at an auto parts store, let it soak for 15 minutes, then steam clean. Good Luck
2007-12-31 13:21:50 · answer #1 · answered by 9797979797 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stephanie, I've been doing the following for 45 yrs. without one single problem. Way back when GM had windows on distributors to be precise: Take your car to any type of self wand type car wash, open the hood and let her rip on full soap spray. Spray the complete motor, inner fenders, coolant recovery bottle, water windshield reservoir, radiator and car battery. Allow enough time to completely rinse with hot clear water. You can easily do this for $2. - $3.00. Do not spend more.
The only place to avoid is the under hood of the car. The fabric padding would drip dirt and dust on your freshly cleaned engine bay. Forget the smelly stinking kerosene smelling degrease spray cans. There's absolutely no need for them. I guaranty you'll be smiling when you finish. No need to worry about electronics either weather you have individual coil packs, distributor with wires, alternator or starter. The car's going to start.
Any one who says your car won't start has a crappy ignition system or has never done it before. They read too many adds in magazines for spray on junk.
2007-12-31 21:41:25 · answer #2 · answered by Country Boy 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Get some Gunk Engine Cleaner (two cans if it's really dirty), drive to the car wash, let the engine cool down so it is just "warm" and follow the directions on the can. "Country Boy" has been lucky he hasn't blown off a connector or injected a bunch of water where it will cause problems. He also failed to mention what happens if you get a bunch of water into a carburetor. I have been working on cars for 45 years and would never tell anyone to stick a pressure hose under the hood and let her rip. If you aren't careful you will do damage. It may not be immediately evident but there will be problems down the road unless you are cautious.
2007-12-31 21:20:00 · answer #3 · answered by Otto 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most motor reconditioners have steam cleaners, but take care to well waterproof your motor & electrics first. ALL Hi pressure cleaners likewise. you can buy water soluable degreaser, and work it on a cold motor with paintbrushes and lightly hose off-quite cheap, and it's safe to do on your lawn. Spray pack is just too expensive, it mostly works, but $$$$!
2007-12-31 21:18:05 · answer #4 · answered by friedach 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go to a car wash that had those long spray handler , need to getsome motor cleaner fjor the local auto parts store and spyai it on the engine
2007-12-31 21:17:37 · answer #5 · answered by dwight902 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take it too a nearby car place. and have them clean it and fix it up there really isnt a better option than that.
2007-12-31 21:16:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
just the engine bay? not inside right? well, you can easily do that yourself with some simple green engine degreaser and a shop towel...
or you can go to a detailing shop I suppose but some of them don't do engines...
I say unless you are doing it for show, don't bother because its just going to get dirty again anyways
2007-12-31 21:15:17 · answer #7 · answered by cookware 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋