Good ol’ rusty, rust. No one realizes the prolong issues of pressure washing the engine bay. I take an APC solution and a microfiber rag. Spraying all plastics and silicone one at a time and wiping it down. Take a quick detailer spray for the painted parts. Then top it off with some Meguiars black plastic/vinyl seal to give it that shine and that’s IT.
Since I owned newer cars with so many electronics, I don't use a hose anymore, just spot cleaning in reachable areas using plastic, rubber and metal quality cleaners.
Water doesnt do anything to a battery, the problem is in the water bridging a ground with which most cars have covered up or entering a connection and bridging pins together along with forming rust
Most people do this before a sale at that point nobody cares but the buyer. The reality is a proper safe cleanup will take time and patience. Everything else is going to have some effect at some.loint specially on older models with unsealed electrical connections
This is the way to clean cars by people who know how to detail but don’t understand much about anything under the hood. You’ll have problems show up pretty soon. Could be sensor malfunctions, anything attached to the serpentine belt, knock a coolant hose, etc. Everything will look clean before a sale though. As a buyer, you just wont see it coming.
As a buyer I stay away from vehicles whose hoods are unusually clean in a suspecting way. It tells me 1) you don't usually do it, and you only super washed it for the purpose of making a sale, which screams maintenance neglect. 2) making it extra clean and shiny might be away to hide some things about the car. I wipe down the engine bay of all my cars with a simple micro fiber and soap formula. I do this every time I take it to the car wash, so it never gets so bad that it needed to be power washed for sale.
A main point is not to spray water under pressure at electrical connections. Also many spray degreasers are mild acids that will corrode electrical connections and attack aluminum. Rinse well. Most batteries are sealed so washing them should not hurt them.
I’ve always washed engines and never had an issue on old, new and modern cars. Keep your engine clean. If water could damage it then your car should be driven in the rain!!
@@wyguy3392the hood is for aerodynamics genius. Without a hood your engine will be fine. Depending how aerodynamic your car is, just the hood alone can save 5mpg.
I just do regular waterless maintenance since ownership started. Use a standard cleaner on the plastics and them a silicone spray clean and shine. Really gentle way of cleaning, and the fact it's done weekly or every few weeks means it always looks clean and doesn't take long. The real lesson, the more you clean the quicker and easier it gets
I heard that you dont have to be nearly as careful if you use an oil based substance to clean it. I personally like to use avocado oil and sandpaper blocks to clean it up, looks great 👍
The problem is that they charge too much for cleaning the engine and it turns out that they do not remove the cover that covers the engine and it remains dirty there
If your car has no electronic under the engine bay or is really new then your more than likely safe buy if its old then you will surely get water into connections
Just a Tip, Clean under engine cover, 9/10 times, if the customer requests the engine bay cleaned, cleaning just the Surface isn't enough. If it's a courtesy engine bay cleaning, surface level is fine! Just be mindful to give customers that actual ENGINE bay cleaning. And not just cleaning plastic covers! Good video tho!
pressure washing engine bay prolongs rust development. i use a microfiber cloth and an apc solution (i do not recommend grease remover as numerous mechanics inside an engine requires grease to work optimally) and just wipe the top part of the engine to make it look clean. afterwards i like to use an airpistol to get all the dust off and dry everything out. also, i would advice to not pressure wash wheels as most people do, this leads to rust on the brake caliper and waterleaking into the wheel-bearings which ruins them. as a professional welder, car mechanic and mechanical industry worker i know a lot of things that people do not think/realize. if rust had occured in the cars bodywork, do not apply tectyle solutions or sheepfat! if rust has developed, trying to use acid solutions or rust-defending solutions wont do a thing! remove all rust and weld parts that need welding to then apply sheepfat and tectyle solution.
Disconnect your battery, don’t be this guy. I did this years ago to my Nissan and 3 weeks later was having battery issues, fuses blow wiring harness tape coming off. It’s really not worth it to do this unless you’re thoroughly taking your time to keep every single engine part in mind.
Try spraying a 2000 Ford Excursion V10 motor compartment like this. And then find out just how expensive the Multiple computers are going to cost to replace them. 😮😢
I dont think that you need to worry about demaging something engine doesnt like to be under water not be cleaned with a water i was working as a mechanic we used cleaner for engines that brake down dirt oil everything used presure washer and dry it with preasured air and thats it also you can Just not drive it if you are scared and wait for it to dry if there Will be some water left engine probably Will dry itself when you Will drive how people think when its raining do you think water cant wet the engine?
This is what happens when you know how to keep paint and upholstery looking good but have zero mechanical knowledge. I love the way these people spray the water right at the dipstick like it isn't just a tiny ill-fitting o-ring keeping all that shit out of your oil pan 😂
Crazy I do question that but when you get oil spilling on your car parts or coolant line breaking open if it can take hot oil shooting out warm water can’t do a lot as long as nothing exposed
NO problem, everything in the engine bay is designed to get wet. I just cleaned my engine yesterday 7-7-23 and didn't cover a thing.No problems. Started right up afterwards. I
@@chriswimmer7528 I'll keep an eye out and if I see anything I'll get on it with a terminal brush and some dielectric grease. Pretty sure this was the first time this engine was ever touched, so maybe in retrospect I should have pulled it. Thanks Chris.
Why do supposed know-it-alls post in comments. You dont know what you are talking about, just stop. Ive pressure washed audio ampliers before, your eletrical will be fine IF you let it dry properly before using. Depending on dryness and temp where you live, 1 day to a week before you should even attempt to turn the key. Its not rocket science. Also please unplug the effing battery before attempting this. Better safe than sorry.
Stop listening to these videos of people pressure washing their engine bays. Use a microfiber and some detailer and it will clean up nicely. A dirty engine bay also does not hurt anything so no need to perfectly spray everything off anyway just a recipe for disaster.
Good ol’ rusty, rust. No one realizes the prolong issues of pressure washing the engine bay. I take an APC solution and a microfiber rag. Spraying all plastics and silicone one at a time and wiping it down. Take a quick detailer spray for the painted parts. Then top it off with some Meguiars black plastic/vinyl seal to give it that shine and that’s IT.
Depends, if you take care of it often, and inspect for paint chips, assuming you have any and you paint over em, you wont have any problems.
@@lightbringer13th3how’d it work? I got an ‘03 Grand AM and it looks filthy
@@lightbringer13th3”gots to” just cuz you speak uneducated doesn’t mean you have to type like that, embarrassing asf
Go see Chris fix for this he explain really good
Wouldnt car heat take care of that issue?
Since I owned newer cars with so many electronics, I don't use a hose anymore, just spot cleaning in reachable areas using plastic, rubber and metal quality cleaners.
yeah you ain’t cover nothing , this is why i watch multiple videos . bro sprayed tf outta that battery teehee
My first thought watching it
Water doesnt do anything to a battery, the problem is in the water bridging a ground with which most cars have covered up or entering a connection and bridging pins together along with forming rust
Bro is low skill & all talk
@@superman-zr9ei When you wanna find confidently incorrect people the first thing to do is look at the comments on car shorts.
The water goes to the concrete ramp.you will damage has a lot car oil
Always disconnect your battery. Don’t be this dude
With a car in good condition its not really necessary.
Most people do this before a sale at that point nobody cares but the buyer. The reality is a proper safe cleanup will take time and patience. Everything else is going to have some effect at some.loint specially on older models with unsealed electrical connections
take the battery out wym ☠️
Not in modern vehicles. It fucks their software and affects your drive
These off-road vehicles are designed to withstand water. There are plastics everywhere in the engine so it's pretty safe to rinse it down
This is the way to clean cars by people who know how to detail but don’t understand much about anything under the hood. You’ll have problems show up pretty soon. Could be sensor malfunctions, anything attached to the serpentine belt, knock a coolant hose, etc. Everything will look clean before a sale though. As a buyer, you just wont see it coming.
As a buyer I stay away from vehicles whose hoods are unusually clean in a suspecting way. It tells me 1) you don't usually do it, and you only super washed it for the purpose of making a sale, which screams maintenance neglect. 2) making it extra clean and shiny might be away to hide some things about the car. I wipe down the engine bay of all my cars with a simple micro fiber and soap formula. I do this every time I take it to the car wash, so it never gets so bad that it needed to be power washed for sale.
@@hearditfirst8010 I clean mine with wet wipes. It's a completely safe method but it takes some time.
A main point is not to spray water under pressure at electrical connections. Also many spray degreasers are mild acids that will corrode electrical connections and attack aluminum. Rinse well. Most batteries are sealed so washing them should not hurt them.
I’ve always washed engines and never had an issue on old, new and modern cars. Keep your engine clean. If water could damage it then your car should be driven in the rain!!
Shouldn’t
@@jamalstarnet5100that’s why you have a hood on your car☠️
@@wyguy3392actually that’s what your engine cover is for .
@@kccam8487 actually the engine cover is mainly a cosmetic🤡
@@wyguy3392the hood is for aerodynamics genius. Without a hood your engine will be fine. Depending how aerodynamic your car is, just the hood alone can save 5mpg.
Make sure it's not hot ,both for alloy cracking and for electrics like,cover dfi module/ coil packs , and if dizzy cover coil pack
For the most part, supposing you don't have old hardened connectors. Your engine bay should be water proof, I just highly recommend fully drying it.
I just did it yesterday. Used light pressure and dried it really good with the automatic dryer
Do NOT wash engine bay with higher pressure washer...especially in winter.
I just do regular waterless maintenance since ownership started. Use a standard cleaner on the plastics and them a silicone spray clean and shine. Really gentle way of cleaning, and the fact it's done weekly or every few weeks means it always looks clean and doesn't take long.
The real lesson, the more you clean the quicker and easier it gets
You can get anything wet on the out side of the car just don’t submerge the alternator
Or anything major!
Cars drive in the snow. When it melts the steam goes everywhere exposed. The key is the engine's running.
i use a spray bottle with soap and water and a micro-fabric towel, and a brush
I don’t know what’s wrong but I never cleaned a bay and this is the 5th horrible tutorial I do not trust. Chris fix was the only reasonable one.
How did the engine clean go I was gonna use chris fixes vidéo too but I want to know how it went for you
@@troysasser1517 stop being a weenie and actually do something without others doing it first.
I heard that you dont have to be nearly as careful if you use an oil based substance to clean it. I personally like to use avocado oil and sandpaper blocks to clean it up, looks great 👍
The problem is that they charge too much for cleaning the engine and it turns out that they do not remove the cover that covers the engine and it remains dirty there
I dont get why people even keep that on there. Id toss it
If your car has no electronic under the engine bay or is really new then your more than likely safe buy if its old then you will surely get water into connections
Maaaan I was thinking about this but I don't wanna mess up any electrical.
I don't think these people realize that if the engine bay was actually susceptible to water damage that almost no car would remain running for long
Use hand held steamer NOT water pressure as water will get in the electrical system
Use a light hose spray, do not use a pressure washer, you will force water into parts causing problems.
Aussie women are the best! i would pay one to read a book to me. the worlds hottest accent!!
dude sprayed water everywhere i wouldn’t ever pay this guy
What about all the electrics and sensors?
It won’t have issues at first, but it will soon after spraying your engine like thT
Great stuff 👏 👍 ❤
Just a Tip, Clean under engine cover, 9/10 times, if the customer requests the engine bay cleaned, cleaning just the Surface isn't enough. If it's a courtesy engine bay cleaning, surface level is fine! Just be mindful to give customers that actual ENGINE bay cleaning. And not just cleaning plastic covers! Good video tho!
Buen video 😅
One thing this guy didn't do is disconnect his battery terminals and cover any electrical parts. Wonder how the car is running now.
pressure washing engine bay prolongs rust development. i use a microfiber cloth and an apc solution (i do not recommend grease remover as numerous mechanics inside an engine requires grease to work optimally) and just wipe the top part of the engine to make it look clean. afterwards i like to use an airpistol to get all the dust off and dry everything out. also, i would advice to not pressure wash wheels as most people do, this leads to rust on the brake caliper and waterleaking into the wheel-bearings which ruins them. as a professional welder, car mechanic and mechanical industry worker i know a lot of things that people do not think/realize. if rust had occured in the cars bodywork, do not apply tectyle solutions or sheepfat! if rust has developed, trying to use acid solutions or rust-defending solutions wont do a thing! remove all rust and weld parts that need welding to then apply sheepfat and tectyle solution.
Damn man you wear a few dozen hats
@@troysasser1517 get that a lot haha! I currently work as a Casemaker at RUFO.
Is it OK to spray the MAF sensor at a distance?
Disconnect your battery, don’t be this guy. I did this years ago to my Nissan and 3 weeks later was having battery issues, fuses blow wiring harness tape coming off. It’s really not worth it to do this unless you’re thoroughly taking your time to keep every single engine part in mind.
Yeh lets let all my electrical fry....
Then your mechanic (me) gets to dirty it up again next service :)
Dirty it up how? You can’t do an oil change, a radiator service, an ac recharge, battery change, etc clean? 🤡
You could remove the engine cover
Try spraying a 2000 Ford Excursion V10 motor compartment like this. And then find out just how expensive the Multiple computers are going to cost to replace them. 😮😢
Yes, you can use water, no you should not use a pressure washer. Ask me ho I know...
People please don’t listen to this guy
I’ve had a lot of issues with fords water getting inside the spark plugs and they just start miss firing
I dont think that you need to worry about demaging something engine doesnt like to be under water not be cleaned with a water i was working as a mechanic we used cleaner for engines that brake down dirt oil everything used presure washer and dry it with preasured air and thats it also you can Just not drive it if you are scared and wait for it to dry if there Will be some water left engine probably Will dry itself when you Will drive how people think when its raining do you think water cant wet the engine?
That’s what I do. I do make sure I use the high pressure dryer 😊
Love your video os that a rinse nozzle your using seems wider
Please don’t ever do this! He knows how to detail a car now how it works!!!
This is what happens when you know how to keep paint and upholstery looking good but have zero mechanical knowledge. I love the way these people spray the water right at the dipstick like it isn't just a tiny ill-fitting o-ring keeping all that shit out of your oil pan 😂
Huge fan
Crazy I do question that but when you get oil spilling on your car parts or coolant line breaking open if it can take hot oil shooting out warm water can’t do a lot as long as nothing exposed
Stupidly dangerous using a nozzle straight on a pressure cleaner trigger. Needs a lance for proper control.
Yikes! The battery is not covered with no plastic bag either.
NO problem, everything in the engine bay is designed to get wet. I just cleaned my engine yesterday 7-7-23 and didn't cover a thing.No problems. Started right up afterwards. I
Its a Touareg. There is no battery under hood.
@@douglasb.1203 haha! look again...
@@donnovicki9771 corrosion is not your friend
@@chriswimmer7528 I'll keep an eye out and if I see anything I'll get on it with a terminal brush and some dielectric grease. Pretty sure this was the first time this engine was ever touched, so maybe in retrospect I should have pulled it. Thanks Chris.
Ive never been a fan of wetting an engine lol mostly becuase of a short and fucoing up your ecm
What about the battery?
I won’t use pressure washer
Do you need to dry it or can it drip dry?
don’t do what this guy is doing
This is basically the way my employer has been doing it for decades it clearly works
I do this all the time. For years. I’ve never had a problem
But what if I need to clean the alternator how do I get the grease off ? Please help me
your alternator is supposed to have grease to be lubricated!
Can I use a blow dryer
Why do supposed know-it-alls post in comments. You dont know what you are talking about, just stop. Ive pressure washed audio ampliers before, your eletrical will be fine IF you let it dry properly before using. Depending on dryness and temp where you live, 1 day to a week before you should even attempt to turn the key. Its not rocket science.
Also please unplug the effing battery before attempting this. Better safe than sorry.
Lol dont pressure washer it
Never use a pressure washer on the engine bay.
In europe youre worked would be shut down..
And obviously I don’t spray the battery
Use dry ice cleaning. Zero water, zero chemicals,zero drying times and risk. Keep in mind power washing engines bays will void manufacturers warranty.
Absolutely pointless the next time anyone opens it it’ll be filthy again 😂 save yourself the effort and go get a ice cream instead.
Before doing this process, unplug the battery
Very fast speed couldn't understand Anithing😢
Dude. You really don’t need to be posting videos when you’re doing everything wrong
This is very bad idea to wash the engine with too much of water as you guys are doing
Doing that with no oil separator is a crime.
wtf is he doing
Stop listening to these videos of people pressure washing their engine bays. Use a microfiber and some detailer and it will clean up nicely. A dirty engine bay also does not hurt anything so no need to perfectly spray everything off anyway just a recipe for disaster.
Just dont clean it. No-one except your mechanic will see it anyway
V6
No.
Lol
😂😂😂😂
This dude aint it chief.
Nope
Wrong
Doing this you might as well drive into a river
why you even clean the engine for?