Cleaning The Engine

[WADDY]

Could Anyone Tell Me If It Is Ok To Wash My Engine With My Power Washer And If It Is What I Have To Avoid. I Usually Pay For It Doing After Winter But Saw Someone Doing Theirs At A Car Wash So Wondered If It Was Ok To Do? Any Advice Is Appreciated, Thanks

[paulc]

I'd use a steam cleaner if I could - jet washer sounds a bit too wet , I think with a jet washer you might end up forcing water in the air intakes/fitler set-up.

[kitesurf_phil]

I have cleaned my engine with the pressure washer several times without causing any problems. I usually do it when it is almost cold. Apply the foam. Let it get to work and rinse off without getting in too close. I try to avoid the alternator, fuse box etc. I wouldn't do it to a petrol though.

Discalimer: Just because I have got away with it doesn't mean everyone will.

[scouzzer1964]

I have cleaned my engine with the pressure washer several times without causing any problems. I usually do it when it is almost cold. Apply the foam. Let it get to work and rinse off without getting in too close. I try to avoid the alternator, fuse box etc. I wouldn't do it to a petrol though.

Discalimer: Just because I have got away with it doesn't mean everyone will.

The missus comes in handy, I find.

[TonyN]

Leaving it parked in muddy water didn't hurt it...........

So clean water won't.



Its OK, just removes all you cam belt/oil change and battery info labels!

[scouzzer1964]

The driver looks as though he"s fell a sleep. lol

[scouzzer1964]

Leaving it parked in muddy water didn't hurt it...........

So clean water won't.



Its OK, just removes all you cam belt/oil change and battery info labels!

"is it a boat,plane, No, its a surf.lol

[TonyN]

The driver looks as though he"s fell a sleep. lol

Just my laid back style................

[dirtydog]

probably pressure washed mine at least 6 times now -- GUNK is the best stuff but I cant find the foam variety any more

[kitesurf_phil]

probably pressure washed mine at least 6 times now -- GUNK is the best stuff but I cant find the foam variety any more

Mr Muscle Orange Action sprayed on and left for a while is pretty good. Good for getting oil spots off the drive too. Don't tell Mrs KS I nick it though.

[Gizmo]

Luckily I've got my hands on some truck wash...just add loads of water to it to thin it down and boy does it clear a lot of crap off the vehicle.

If you have a petrol...then could be a problem!...I have pressured washed a petrol engine down but with the engine running to keep water out.

Diesel engine should be fine, just have the pressure washer some distance from all the major components.

[Danno]

Leaving it parked in muddy water didn't hurt it...........

So clean water won't.



Its OK, just removes all you cam belt/oil change and battery info labels!

Just fills up you footwells too! Brown carpet mats anyone?

[dirtydog]

Just fills up you footwells too! Brown carpet mats anyone?

are they not standard fitment?

[WADDY]

Engine Cleaning

Thanks For All Your Suggestions, Someone Mentioned Steam Cleaning The Engine Instead Of Pressure Washing It?. I Have One Of Those Hand Held Steam Cleaners Do You Think This Would Do The Job Better Than Washing?. Thanks

[laser_jock@work]

Thanks For All Your Suggestions, Someone Mentioned Steam Cleaning The Engine Instead Of Pressure Washing It?. I Have One Of Those Hand Held Steam Cleaners Do You Think This Would Do The Job Better Than Washing?. Thanks

Take it to a local garage for a good steam clean. They'll do a good job for £20 or so. No oily mess on YOUR drive either!!

Nevillef