Washing Engine
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Washing Engine
I was gonna wash my engine on the weekend, and I know to cover some obvious things like the air filter and stuff, but I was hoping someone could take my pic and just circle the stuff that needs to be covered. I just want to make sure I don't get anything wet that shouldn't be.
Last edited by Antonovich; Oct 26, 2010 at 12:03 PM.
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I detailed for Mercedes, Suzuki, Subaru and dodge, and the only thing we covered if it was applicable was the CIA. We never had the car running while we sprayed. I've never had an issue in the 9 years of detailing either, even when I did my RA.
Cover the filter and make sure the motor dries off completely and you'll be fine
Cover the filter and make sure the motor dries off completely and you'll be fine
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Yeah, I need to drive to a DIY car wash so I was gonna get there, let it sit and vacuum it while it cools down then cover it...spray it with an engine cleaner....wait 15 minutes (like the instructions say) , hose it off, then idle for 15 minutes to dry.
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The only time I'd ever heard of a car getting messed up after an engine shampoo was when this ford escape at my old work had it's fuse box (under hood) get soaked and fried out. That was a fun bill for that employee to pay haha. Point and case.. make sure the fuse box is sealed. Cover your intake's filter, the rest should be fine to degrease and spray off quickly.
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Anything other than the filter is overkill. All the sensors are weather proofed sonar long as you don't hold the spray directly on the connections for more than a couple seconds you'll be fine. If you want some extra insurance you can wrap them all but in my personal opinion and experience it isn't necessary.
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Anything other than the filter is overkill. All the sensors are weather proofed sonar long as you don't hold the spray directly on the connections for more than a couple seconds you'll be fine. If you want some extra insurance you can wrap them all but in my personal opinion and experience it isn't necessary.
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Disclaimer: If your car catches on fire and blows up I assume no responsibility.
Last edited by Kroelav; Oct 28, 2010 at 12:04 PM.