The Simplest & Fastest Way To DEEP CLEAN a Car Engine Bay!
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When covering the alternator with a plastic bag, be sure to remove the bag before starting it. You'll be surprised how many people I've seen forget to remove it. Bag tangle up in the alternator belt.
I've been cleaning engines for 20 years. I always use a pressure washer with 45 degrees.. It wasn't until I recently started to look for new products that I realized engine fear was a trend lol... If the alternator is exposed just put a bag over it.. Literally the only thing you should worry about lol...
What about the coil packs on top on the engine valve covers? Or any other electronic elements that can mess up
Hey what about the battery do u need to un hook it ?
So four parts degreaser to one part water?
So whats the cleaner used in this video super clean degreaser?
What about car hoods with engine blankets? How do you clean those?
As someone who has mechanic basics but is NOT a mechanic, I would say avoid degreaser on the exposed rubber belts as best as you can, familiarize yourself with the persons car and ensure all caps are on tightly (oil fill, coolant, break master cylinder, and airbox) because water in any of those is not OK.
Otherwise yeah water won’t do anything to the engine for the most part, could speed up corrosion on exposed wires so check the temp of the area first then throw a bag over the area and do it by hand later (do. Not. Forget. To. Remove. The. Bag/tape)
My car Is an 03 but the 03-07 are the same. Now I'm wondering lol.
From a mechanic, I'll tell you that the only way the engine runs differently after getting under the hood wet, is if there's an underlying mechanical problem. Damaged spark plug wires that get wet, will cause the engine to run rough, or not at all depending on how bad the wires were. It's on the owner to get that fixed, and it isn't a detailer's fault.
Cars' electrical systems are, and have been for quite a long time, water tight. You drive through puddles and rain, and stuff gets wet under your hood. Cars need to be able to handle that, and not die on the road, so the electrical connectors are made to be water tight which also keeps out corrosion.
Maybe, but no one wants to get in that argument.
@@Cheepchipsable then don't be a business owner. No matter how hard you try, you're going to get people that want to pin things on you.
Paddles are at the bottom. And even though, if the paddle is deep it can ruin your car.
Under rain? There is a hood that protects the engine lol. And even though the underhood can get wet when it's raining, it doesn't get the shower. So it's okay then. But if gets showered like in this video especially with the hose, it can ruin electrical parts or even the engine. The engine bay and cars are not waterproof. Why flooded cars get ruined? The damage that you think isn't there when you wash the engine bay like this, doesn't show up right away. The same as flooded cars. It takes a few years for it to show up. I'm glad you're not my mechanic.
@@Igryan8 you're comparing a car being completely submerged to getting sprayed by a hose indirectly. I'm glad I'm not your mechanic either.
@@CapitalWorksPro I was comparing it to the video, when he sprayed with the hose "directly" and because you said that it's okay to continue to do so, I commented. The spray is under pressure and can get into parts that water shouldn't go to.
But nvm if you meant something else.
Great job, kid. You've got charisma, smarts And common sense and it shows in your success. Keep rollin'
10:41 you missed a spot there
I see it. 😂 What a stoner.
thought i was the only one to catch that
I have to congratulate you for not having background music while speaking. I really liked the video. Thanks !
Here here nice job 😊😊
My Civic's engine bay was FEEEEELTHY because of deferred cleaning and being too afraid to botch something up. I followed this video exactly and got great results. Thank you!!
amazed at how sensitive people think engines are to a bit of sprayed water, I wonder what they think is going on while they are driving in the rain?
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What about the batt?
Only thing you should be careful about is so soaking down by the spark plug wells and those spots don’t normally see water
What this guy did is fine, it's spraying it hard from the top with a hose that isn't to smart, that's a lot different than rain splashing up from the bottom.
@@DevJB disconnect battery and dry engine bay with a little bit of compressed air make sure all sensors are dry and don't get water in the intake and it will all be fine
Starts watching video...
Adds new brushes to Amazon wish list.
Cleans hood of car.
Spays degreaser on engine.
Uses old paint brushes to clean engine.
Rinses engine bay.
"Cars are pretty much manufactured water-tight after 2004."
Owns a 2001 Toyota...
Loved the different brushes used in this video! I still can't stomach using as much water on the engine bay... scares me!
Washed engines at least for the past 35 years. From jet wash, to hose or buckets all methods available. From old air cooled VW's to late models, full of electronics. You know how many engines I lost or malfunction... ZERO, null, none! With no water shortage during the operations! ;-)
@@crpth1 because I'm sure you covered up the battery and alternator all the time in those 35 years too.
@@dutchiethaboss I've never understood why people waste time covering their battery in Walmart bags. There's a better solution. Just REMOVE IT. Multiple benefits to doing it that way...you can carefully clean the battery by hand outside of the engine bay, you'll gain access to additional areas of the bay that would be difficult to clean with the battery in place, AND, there's ZERO chance of shorting anything out if there's literally no power in the car's electrical systems.
As for the alternator, I've detailed many an engine and I stopped covering it a long time ago. Just like the video says, use common sense. Don't sit there and drench it with a power washer, but it's okay if a little bit of water gets on it. Engines are open to the environment from the bottom. I guarantee you that your alternator takes some splashes on rainy days. Just avoid drenching it and then clean it carefully by hand.
@@brutalb83 jokes on me, saab decided, only sometimes, when you remove the battery it unmarries the ecu and your head unit or something.
So the radio doesn't work. The theft alarm doesn't work. The fob doesn't work.
Just because I removed the battery the get at the thermostat..
@@maxnovakovics2568 Yikes, that's annoying! Yeah, most cars will lose their radio presets and possibly lock out the radio if you disconnect the battery, but I was unaware that Saabs did all that.
Followed your steps and all I can say is WOW. I did both of my vehicles today and I am amazed at how they turned out.Thank you for this video!
Common sense is no longer common 😂😂. You hit the nail on the head!
The old expression is "Common sense is not so common". Everyone has a different perception of what is common, therefore there is no such thing as common sense. Was it common in the past and now it's no longer common? Come on bro. This is really good weed that I'm smoking 🤩
@@automotivefinishexperts2152 You're not even conversing with Luke here... You're replying to a guy on Luke's video. I think what gives is you don't know exactly what the fuck you're doing online.
Common sense is like deodorant not everyone uses it.
drying cat in microwave, murica.
@@Unknown-jl7mg I LIKE "if sense were common everyone would have it"
I use forced air first, then lay a tarp over engine while cleaning under side of hood. Quick wipe down of beadmaker for some pop. Then remove tarp, cover mass air sensor with a piece of tinfoil and hose any remaining loose dirt. Apc and a few different brushes take care of rest. Dress the plastics and hoses and good to go.
I think there is less of a worry in newer vehicles since technology and equipment has advanced. But I’d be worried about doing it on a older vehicle before they started protecting things more.
I use simple green non diluted and pressure wash the engine bay. Does an outstanding job and doesn't oxidize aluminum or stain paint, removes all dirt and oil in the first pass. Caked on stuff requires a scrub and let the simple green soak but not dry then pressure wash.
Pressure washer is an unnecessary risk. On a brand new car less concern but on anything 5 years or older, electric connectors can easily be damaged. Takes just a little more effort to use a brush. I used to use press washer until I had a mishap. Can be as careful as you want, pressure washer is not a very precise tool
@@donkeydiehard879 this is complete nonsense…anything 10-15 years old just needs the alternator covered with a plastic bag and get to pressure washing (keeping nozzle a safe distance away). Try watching multiple top YTers who detail and they all say the same thing. Don’t be afraid young grasshopper
Another thing to note is that you should be certain that you're working on a cool engine bay because if you let chemicals like that dry with excessive heat, they're gonna stain the surface pretty bad. I did it once and it's been stupidly difficult just to minimize it
No shit why clean on a running car 🤦♂️
@@Bojonni It’s not about whether it’s running or not smartass.
It’s if the engine is warm or not.🤦♂️
@cow Well the engine can still be pretty hot several hours after the car was turned off... learned that the hard way myself
This is the problem with religion. Layman take a story and make massive assumptions to then place their beliefs on people. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but many in religious circles use Bible stories to validate their opinions when the Bible is not validating their opinions.
You can get fined for washing your car at home like that make sure you check local laws... where I live in my state like many others you have to wash your car at the car wash places because they actually recycle the water... Every time you wash your car especially the engine bay you're washing all that greasing environmental hazards into the environment unfiltered
I've been degreesing my engines on my vehicles since I could drive. I'm 46 now and keeping that engine clean helps find those leaks that could be over looked down the road. Never had a problem. Just keep from flooding any electronics if do good old compressed air works great. Common sense goes a long way. Great videos!
Scotty said I'm stupid if I hose down my engine.
HAHA LOVE THIS
@Carlos The Boss what up Gz
Scotty is an OG but there is alot of stuff he is wrong about.
@@chrishernandez2490 Now you must be stupid for saying Scotty is wrong!
@@chrishernandez2490 true
You straight up sprayed water and degreaser into the air intake... you're right, common sense ain't common.
Air intake is closed to the engine compartment. You can spray it all day from the engine side and not get it wet... You're right common sense isn't common.
@@Des420 sigh. I've heard it all now... So an air intake doesn't actually intake into the engine.
@@Luke-bi9kfI understand... You're a moron who likes to make up statements that conform to your deluded self image of superiority. I said the intake isn't open on the engine side you simpleton. No one is talking about where the intake leads but you. Why don't you stop trying to be a know it all and take a bath you bum.
@@Des420 If there is pooling of fluids in the intake plastic, engine will slowly suck it in when started, but will likely not be an issue.
@@derekathey4616 I 100% agree with that and would never advise spraying any fluids on the intake housing if possible. I was not defending the process though. I was addressing the claim OP made. Luke did not "straight up spray(ed) water and degreaser into the air intake". He sprayed water on it for sure, but nothing close to being IN the intake, which is sealed (not watertight of course, but sealed).
No need for this kid to make shit up and be an asshole over the stuff that he made up. If he was an asshole about Luke's silly hair... I could at least understand because it's a real thing!
You could always disconnect the battery and remove from engine compartment before you do this. Then let it dry good before you reinstall it.
Alarm systems and radios don't like that much. I'm not dead nuts positive, but I think there are some computer systems which will reset certain functions or readings, as well 🤔
I had an aftermarket anti-theft system that completely freaked the fuck out when the battery got replaced. It wouldn’t recognize the key anymore and since the company went bankrupt years ago, there were no instructions on how to fix it or even remove it. Took the garage 5 days.
I remember when you had only a few thousand subscribers. Glad you’re still going, man!
Geez this market is already flooded with cleaners and products. Everyone is making there own these days.
All of it is essentially the same.
@@morealpha5017 order from Aliexpress, make some labels and slap your name on it. Bingo, you got a brand new product.
Common sense. Wear googles while spraying.
If you have creepy crawly problems around the house pick up a jug of Spectraside bug defense. It comes with a battery powered spray attachment. When you've emptied the jug, fill it with your favorite degreaser.
I have a 2004 Vehicle and Would not try to risk damaging or ruining Electrical Components like the Mass Air flow Sensor and the alternator etc.
Raymond perez I have detailed the engine bay of my 2004 Nissan Armada around 4-5 times and I’ve never had a problem not even as much as a belt squeal. The only thing is I have a cold air intake and so I cover that with a plastic bag because it’s an oiled filter so it would absorb all the dirt.
You can user YourCarAngel method to cover these components. But you must buy a burrito... th-cam.com/video/pBVnA8z2Dwg/w-d-xo.html
just cover them up
“I know common sense isn’t common!” Yes dude your my fav i agree with that the entire sooo much!!!!!
Alternator, computer not covered? Busted !
I agree but when i had a honda and brought it in for work they would spray the entire engine compartment down with an oil spray
I think the fear/danger of cleaning an engine comes from the days of carburetors and cars with distributor cap and rotor.
Correct
Looks great but I wish you didn't speed up video on the hose rinsing part. I think that is what everyone is here to see. How long you hold it on, what the pressure looks like, etc. I think I get the idea but you could have fast forward 3/4 of the spray bottle part that was getting monotonous and kept the critical part of the video on real time.
😁👌 nice, I guess I need to change my services to where engine detailing is included in my exterior package. Keep up the good work bro. 😊
Don't just include it, this is perfect upsell material
Do it for 50$ lol seperate
Nah dude do it for 50$ but separate
I've used dawn dish soap in water and a garden hose for over 40 years and NEVER had a single issue!
Bingo lol
Simple, very Simple. Last time I did that the car started missing and the rpm started to go up and down. Had to run the car for about 45 mins. Simple is wishful thinking. 🧐
Okay Boomer
You should try older vehicles without the engine cover and more electricals exposed. That's where I am right now. I can try but I want to see a PRO do it first.
just watch the chris fix's video on supercleaning your enging bay, very recommendable
Hey Luke just watched you mytee video ..... ever thought doing a side by said with the aqua pro .... seeing if the hot water does it better
So make a other video cleaning the engine and engine bay on a car pre 2004 with lots of hardened dust and oil covered parts. I'd like to watch how you'll make that engine shine. Like BAM.
He would probably say 'Don't do it. Not profitable. Too much work'. He looks at it from a business perspective.
I agree with you I’d like to see him do a 91 Chevy S 10 with the 4.3 L like I have sorry I could not find the like button for your comment
He wont do it, all he did was wipe the engine cover, never even got under it where its probably leaking oil all over lol.
Nice video but spraying water like that first without covering the air intake? Man that is bad water can sip in into your throttle body and down to engine bay.
I really enjoy your videos. In the video you say when using the cleaner, you are careful about the wires. Then you spray the
whole engine with water. Please clarify ? Thank you.
careful with the physical brushing, not so much the spraying
You got a follower. As a mechanic, you’re correct. I seen ppl go as far as disconnecting the battery to clean the engine bay smfh.
Lol so you must not be an electrician
@@murkyturkey5238 most batteries are in enclosed compartments so there's bo possible way to get it wet. If you have a exposed battery you should probably disconnect it
The eyebrows though
Your comment tho, how insecure you must be 😒
They hate each other 😄
Went back to this video and learned that I needed to use more degreaser than I have been using and will definitely try the chemical guys bro diluted 3:1. Thanks Wilson!
Very educational. I take a different approach to my engine bay using rags to wipe off the dirt after loosening with spray on degreaser for the paint and P&S XPress cleaner for the trim. Then removing any remaining residue by hand spraying water out of a bottle and re-wiping. For finishing the paint I used CarPro Hydro2 Lite and Chemical Guys Silk Shine for all else. Admittedly, my bay was originally prepped by the dealer so it was only a maintenance wash but no hose sprayed water was involved.
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A good trick when cleaning the underside of the hood, and to prevent excess water to the engine bay area, take a large garbage bag, cut it where it flips out and covers the main engine area, then spray away at the under hood......if you are concerned about it. Also, it's never a bad idea (before you start the vehicle) to take a microfiber rag and soak up most of the water in places like...where the park plugs area at. Otherwise, this is an excellent VIDEO and I am going to give it a try next weekend, after I get my brushes! Thoughts?
Maybe easier to put that sprayer on the “mist” setting
So you don't clean the engine bays on pre-2004 cars?
Damn...I'm cleaning things on my car I never cleaned before. Thanks for the motivational videos👍
Water on the engine electrics. Scotty would disagree with you.
I think a little bit of dirt is going to do far less harm than a lot of water.
His celica’s engine is so dirty. He hates the “stupid plastics” on top, lol
Scotty is having a stroke watching this video
Maybe will not damage the engine but... Before I would grab garden house I would disconnect car battery and cover alternator with plastic bag.
As long as your not using a high PH cleaner you should be fine. Acid based cleaners are a no no.
Disconnect the battery before doing this. Smh
I drive an old 1996 Dodge Dakota with over 320K on a Magnum 318 V-8 and I've always hosed the engine off at the self-service car wash, I even hosed off the battery, alternator, engine....never had any issues,.....the only real issue was that I warped my front brake rotors.
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"I am scratching the paint BUT it is Underside of the hood.... so who cares?"
"customers are not gonna look at underside of the hood" - really? I know I would !
I guess that's the difference between some detailers and someone like ChrisFix:
th-cam.com/video/PRSoRkM8GcM/w-d-xo.html
U talk way too much.
Dawn dish soap and water works just as well as a degreaser. Engine bays and all the electronics can handle a bit of water, just not pressurized water. Those idiots that show videos of using a power washer are just begging for issues down the road. With a garden hose on light spray, you can dictate where you want to focus the water. The degreaser is doing all the work with the help of a brush. No need to power blast the engine bay w/water. Be mindful of your fuses, alternator, battery vents, electronic connections and spark plugs. Power washing can leave water behind in those electronic connections and over time cause a corrosion issue. My 2016 Silverado 1500 LTZ's engine bay looks showroom clean. Not sure if it really adds any benefit other than it's nice to look at.
Your video is brilliant and entertaining. But I want to throw in my 2 cents just from experience, you are much better off assuming the engine is NOT water tight and treating it accordingly. Covering the alternator - AND that wide open air intake! Is the first thing I'd do. Spraying water down the air intake, in any quantity, whatsoever is flirting with disaster.
The engine's heat will get rid of any leftover water. people think they're shooting water inside a computer.
So how do you clean an engine pre 2000s?
My question is would a steamer work on the driver side armrest ? It looks worn and dirty. Fabric of some kind. Any advice is appreciated
Dealerships pressure wash vehicle engine bays everyday...spraying your engine down with a water hose ain't hurting shit.
That he prob charged $150 for 🙄
I will try tomorrow on Ford fusion 2017 and get back to you better take my ass to bed looks nice gonna follow your instructions religiously
Be careful to identify & not spray into your air intake opening.
I watched so many videos I don't wanna put all that to my engine,, I didn't find yet a video shows me how to clean my engine with out water or all the equipment they use,, I need simple cleaner
"wheel well brush" (a.k.a. long handled back scrubber for the shower HA HA HA!)
That's too much water under hood can drop into electrical components. Don't use water period folks!
Stopped the video when he said he would not tell what the diluted cleaner was YET. Dislike and done for a half assed info video....
Just trying to learn how to clean my engine compartment, not looking for a bunch of BS and promotions.
We spray the engine with degreaser & use a pressure washer. Know your engine. Some need to be cranked. Some don't.
You just sprayed water down the air intake that a big no no
Tommy Moloney a little bit of water won’t do anything
you didnt even bother to remove the engine cover... if a mechanic works on this car it would take him less than 30 seconds to get his hands dirty. i dont call that clean nor detailed
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Luke, so what is the degreaser you were using when you made this video? It seemed like really good product. You said you wouldn't be able to name it until a later date in 2019. It's 2021now. Please let us know the name of the product.
In the description is a link to SuperClean. I use it all the time and you can get it locally for cheaper than the internet.
Disconnect the battery. If you're worry about a short just Disconnect it.
Ok remember Dont get degreaser on headlights dont spray the brain and be extra careful around the fuse box .oh and run the engine on earlier models to keep water out of places like distributor and plug holes ...Thank for the video man .
Also watch out for the Alternator that can cause problems if you get water or degreaser in there!
Excuse the dumb question, but what's bad about getting degreaser on the headlights? Or are we talking about the connectors?
If sunlight hits it they will fade really bad or if it dries on it .They are plastic degreaser is harmful to plastics try it sometime in the sun leave it on there and you will find out the hard way .
Clears plastics
@@TheAlabasterflask that’s not true, degreaser and glass cleaner sprayed onto the headlight cover will clear all the cloudiness in your headlight. It’s just not the best application to use I would personally use something else than those two options but it doesn’t make it fade as long as you use the right degreaser or glass cleaner but I wouldn’t use it
I really like those hdx bottles, wide mouth, good graduations, and nice trigger.
Another awesome bottle I’ve came across are those from Shine Supply
Zep pro sprayer is the way to go!
fuck me is that a wind up car where is the power house or is it a lastic band
If spark plugs are exposed, cover and get to business as usual.
10 min detail takes 12 minues.
JK, good info...
i always disconnect the battery so the car wont have any type of electrical
The engine plastic cover was still on. Engine still dirty.
I guess the car didn't come with a hood " blanket " , maybe because of a hot climate ? And I expect if you do spray wash a hood blanket . To keep the hood up for as long as you want / need to , to get it to dry the fastest ? If you have an open air intake , stuff it with a microfiber towel to keep water out .
What is a hood blanket? I live in Finland at the coast and we dont have hood blankets here. Maybe mainland or eastern Finnish people have
@isokessu basically a piece of insulation (typically black) installed on the underside of the hood from factory.
@@justinlawrence6790 I have one under the hood of my 2020 Toyota Camry . I won't ever power wash it as I have seen professional detailers do on TH-cam . I just vacuum the dirt particles up with a wet/dry vac .
@@isokessu Here in the USA , I believe it is to keep the heat of the engine from affecting the paint on the top of the hood , peeling it , etc . Second , it insulates the engine from the cold and keeps the heat in during cold weather .
@peterrudy9207 I have one under the hood of most of my cars, ranging from 2004-2019. I've only washed one with pressure washer and will never do it again. It water stained horribly and now looks worse.
your thoughts: th-cam.com/video/7eFMaG4CXOM/w-d-xo.html
I know a person that wanted to clean his engine. Then his engine light turned on
I do a little bit of airpreassure before proceeding to degreasing.
Cool music in your vid. Care to share the artist and title?
i wash my motor`s (boats, cars, trucks) 3 to 4 times a year. been doing it over 50 years and only had 1 issue on my 1st or 2nd time ever pressure washing it because i hit the distributor to hard and that was back in the points and condenser days. i learned to put a plastic bag or wrap a rag around it. helps to know what not to spray. i got a detail biz now and wash dozens of engines a month with no issues. helps to have compressed air and spray down connections with a water dryer or silicone spray after your done.
Well for older vehicles a good practice is to simply place a plastic bag over the alternator and use limited water around it.
The hood isnt bare metal its paint when applying something your substrate isnt what the material is its what the top coat is that your applying something to in this case its paint
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has anyone claimed you an alternator failure? they cannot get wet
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So degreaser is just super clean? Doesn't look like it.
Mabe water tight but not steam tight.Do this on a cold engine.
You never do that at all on car because you wil get a check engine light
So like after your Ceramic Wax video, having to back pedal, the next video will say DONT WET YOUR ENGINE 😂