Engine bay cleaning

Shwat · 02-15-2012, 06:27 AM

I need to clean my engine bay, bad. Never done it before. Besides covering my intake filter, are there other areas I should avoid getting wet?

32seventeen · 02-15-2012, 10:47 AM

Avoid areas with electrical connections.

Carowen · 02-15-2012, 10:51 AM

what i recommend is get a slight degreaser and some brushes or all purpose cleaner.. spray it down and scrub it. mist off with a hose if you have that option. stay away from coilpack/injectors MAF and alt.

Carowen · 02-15-2012, 10:54 AM

http://www.detailedimage.com/Ask-a-P...ur-engine-bay/

Shwat · 02-15-2012, 09:34 PM

Great link. Thanks.
Hopefully this gets the sand box out of my engine bay.

Rio671 · 03-04-2012, 01:07 AM

So the battery can be washed while plugged in? Won't short or anything?

e150gt · 03-04-2012, 01:59 AM

I never cover anything and just spray lightly around the alternator and I only use high pressure around non electrical items. follow up with some CD2 engine detailer and it looks like new.

jack boy · 03-04-2012, 08:45 PM

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http://www.detailedimage.com/Ask-a-P...ur-engine-bay/
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Nice link. I'm gonna do this in summer.

Carowen · 03-04-2012, 11:12 PM

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So the battery can be washed while plugged in? Won't short or anything?
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eh i wouldnt haha. not unless you want a ruined car! i would only take a damp rag if its dirty and go that route.

e150gt · 03-04-2012, 11:16 PM

you can spray the battery down but its best to be disconnected

02-15-2012, 06:27 AM	#1
Shwat Short Track Racer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 214	Engine bay cleaning I need to clean my engine bay, bad. Never done it before. Besides covering my intake filter, are there other areas I should avoid getting wet?

02-15-2012, 10:47 AM	#2
32seventeen Grand Am Series Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Carroll County MD Posts: 258	Re: Engine bay cleaning Avoid areas with electrical connections.

02-15-2012, 10:51 AM	#3
Carowen F1 Driver Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: bernardsville, New Jersey Posts: 2,934	Re: Engine bay cleaning what i recommend is get a slight degreaser and some brushes or all purpose cleaner.. spray it down and scrub it. mist off with a hose if you have that option. stay away from coilpack/injectors MAF and alt. __________________ \|Bc Coil-Overs\|SPC Rear Camber Kit\|8k HID Lows and Fogs\| 7k Angel Eyes\| 17x7.5 Speedy Lite-Fin Wrapped in 225/45/17 General Exclaim UHP\| Custom Interior- Painted pillars, Door panels two Toned Black and Red Suede, Black Leather Headliner\|

02-15-2012, 10:54 AM	#4
Carowen F1 Driver Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: bernardsville, New Jersey Posts: 2,934	Re: Engine bay cleaning http://www.detailedimage.com/Ask-a-P...ur-engine-bay/ __________________ \|Bc Coil-Overs\|SPC Rear Camber Kit\|8k HID Lows and Fogs\| 7k Angel Eyes\| 17x7.5 Speedy Lite-Fin Wrapped in 225/45/17 General Exclaim UHP\| Custom Interior- Painted pillars, Door panels two Toned Black and Red Suede, Black Leather Headliner\|

02-15-2012, 09:34 PM	#5
Shwat Short Track Racer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 214	Re: Engine bay cleaning Great link. Thanks. Hopefully this gets the sand box out of my engine bay.

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