How to actually clean a car engine

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  • @mohamadkhan9899
    @mohamadkhan9899 ปีที่แล้ว +335

    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.

    • @astroid99
      @astroid99 ปีที่แล้ว

      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.

    • @ChronicAndIronic
      @ChronicAndIronic ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lightbringer13th3how’d it work? I got an ‘03 Grand AM and it looks filthy

    • @CertifiedAssEaster
      @CertifiedAssEaster ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lightbringer13th3”gots to” just cuz you speak uneducated doesn’t mean you have to type like that, embarrassing asf

    • @-Tropico
      @-Tropico 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Go see Chris fix for this he explain really good

    • @johng9095
      @johng9095 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Wouldnt car heat take care of that issue?

  • @jackgonzalez3176
    @jackgonzalez3176 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +15

    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.

  • @B1gDuck
    @B1gDuck ปีที่แล้ว +303

    yeah you ain’t cover nothing , this is why i watch multiple videos . bro sprayed tf outta that battery teehee

    • @blazet300
      @blazet300 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      My first thought watching it

    • @Autonomous_17
      @Autonomous_17 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      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

    • @superman-zr9ei
      @superman-zr9ei 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Bro is low skill & all talk

    • @MelonMusk068
      @MelonMusk068 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@superman-zr9ei When you wanna find confidently incorrect people the first thing to do is look at the comments on car shorts.

    • @smardigitalvideo
      @smardigitalvideo 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The water goes to the concrete ramp.you will damage has a lot car oil

  • @smooty6129
    @smooty6129 ปีที่แล้ว +155

    Always disconnect your battery. Don’t be this dude

    • @keegentilley578
      @keegentilley578 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      With a car in good condition its not really necessary.

    • @cacavati
      @cacavati 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      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

    • @thepaylomusic
      @thepaylomusic 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      take the battery out wym ☠️

    • @josheli3749
      @josheli3749 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Not in modern vehicles. It fucks their software and affects your drive

    • @Clippler
      @Clippler หลายเดือนก่อน

      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

  • @OneNationProd
    @OneNationProd ปีที่แล้ว +73

    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.

    • @hearditfirst8010
      @hearditfirst8010 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      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.

    • @DataLog
      @DataLog 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@hearditfirst8010 I clean mine with wet wipes. It's a completely safe method but it takes some time.

  • @frosty3693
    @frosty3693 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    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.

  • @jamalstarnet5100
    @jamalstarnet5100 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    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!!

    • @jamalstarnet5100
      @jamalstarnet5100 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Shouldn’t

    • @wyguy3392
      @wyguy3392 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jamalstarnet5100that’s why you have a hood on your car☠️

    • @kccam8487
      @kccam8487 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@wyguy3392actually that’s what your engine cover is for .

    • @wyguy3392
      @wyguy3392 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@kccam8487 actually the engine cover is mainly a cosmetic🤡

    • @ganjasage420
      @ganjasage420 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      ​@@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.

  • @anthonytheiss1296
    @anthonytheiss1296 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    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

  • @casey2053
    @casey2053 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    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.

    • @lexijones8019
      @lexijones8019 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I just did it yesterday. Used light pressure and dried it really good with the automatic dryer

  • @Mr_DOHC
    @Mr_DOHC 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Do NOT wash engine bay with higher pressure washer...especially in winter.

  • @snubbii9276
    @snubbii9276 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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

  • @PrestonN10
    @PrestonN10 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    You can get anything wet on the out side of the car just don’t submerge the alternator
    Or anything major!

  • @tjonesauto
    @tjonesauto 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Cars drive in the snow. When it melts the steam goes everywhere exposed. The key is the engine's running.

  • @jonnyrodriguez295
    @jonnyrodriguez295 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    i use a spray bottle with soap and water and a micro-fabric towel, and a brush

  • @m0oDiEpHiLlyKiD
    @m0oDiEpHiLlyKiD 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    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.

    • @troysasser1517
      @troysasser1517 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      How did the engine clean go I was gonna use chris fixes vidéo too but I want to know how it went for you

    • @ganjasage420
      @ganjasage420 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@troysasser1517 stop being a weenie and actually do something without others doing it first.

  • @lokinelson
    @lokinelson 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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 👍

  • @waltergomez1054
    @waltergomez1054 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    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

    • @keegentilley578
      @keegentilley578 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I dont get why people even keep that on there. Id toss it

  • @Autonomous_17
    @Autonomous_17 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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

  • @waynehead3138
    @waynehead3138 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Maaaan I was thinking about this but I don't wanna mess up any electrical.

  • @AddyEspresso
    @AddyEspresso 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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

  • @creditrepairwizards
    @creditrepairwizards 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Use hand held steamer NOT water pressure as water will get in the electrical system

  • @DillonCatterson
    @DillonCatterson 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Use a light hose spray, do not use a pressure washer, you will force water into parts causing problems.

  • @martywood9299
    @martywood9299 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Aussie women are the best! i would pay one to read a book to me. the worlds hottest accent!!

  • @jonwivccc7926
    @jonwivccc7926 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    dude sprayed water everywhere i wouldn’t ever pay this guy

  • @tommclovin4328
    @tommclovin4328 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What about all the electrics and sensors?

  • @vu3088
    @vu3088 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    It won’t have issues at first, but it will soon after spraying your engine like thT

  • @carolineh846
    @carolineh846 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great stuff 👏 👍 ❤

  • @l-Chxpters
    @l-Chxpters 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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!

  • @Danie1castillox7
    @Danie1castillox7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Buen video 😅

  • @schemeteam2954
    @schemeteam2954 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    One thing this guy didn't do is disconnect his battery terminals and cover any electrical parts. Wonder how the car is running now.

  • @altuser.
    @altuser. 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    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.

    • @troysasser1517
      @troysasser1517 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Damn man you wear a few dozen hats

    • @altuser.
      @altuser. 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@troysasser1517 get that a lot haha! I currently work as a Casemaker at RUFO.

  • @aqeelr6060
    @aqeelr6060 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is it OK to spray the MAF sensor at a distance?

  • @ronin6908
    @ronin6908 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @SwiftyisThemann
    @SwiftyisThemann หลายเดือนก่อน

    Yeh lets let all my electrical fry....

  • @jessesward9429
    @jessesward9429 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Then your mechanic (me) gets to dirty it up again next service :)

    • @spookrat69
      @spookrat69 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Dirty it up how? You can’t do an oil change, a radiator service, an ac recharge, battery change, etc clean? 🤡

  • @peterrudy9207
    @peterrudy9207 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You could remove the engine cover

  • @Adder-zo4fy
    @Adder-zo4fy 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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. 😮😢

  • @AJRestoration
    @AJRestoration ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes, you can use water, no you should not use a pressure washer. Ask me ho I know...

  • @Amarsingh51590
    @Amarsingh51590 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    People please don’t listen to this guy

  • @LuisT405
    @LuisT405 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’ve had a lot of issues with fords water getting inside the spark plugs and they just start miss firing

  • @PLSamuraj
    @PLSamuraj 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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?

    • @lexijones8019
      @lexijones8019 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That’s what I do. I do make sure I use the high pressure dryer 😊

  • @Four_Eyes_LLC
    @Four_Eyes_LLC ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your video os that a rinse nozzle your using seems wider

  • @JimmysJohn33
    @JimmysJohn33 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Please don’t ever do this! He knows how to detail a car now how it works!!!

  • @thizzfox
    @thizzfox 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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 😂

  • @Hamzak786
    @Hamzak786 ปีที่แล้ว

    Huge fan

  • @Babysnapps60
    @Babysnapps60 ปีที่แล้ว

    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

  • @trentmcvey9249
    @trentmcvey9249 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Stupidly dangerous using a nozzle straight on a pressure cleaner trigger. Needs a lance for proper control.

  • @chriswimmer7528
    @chriswimmer7528 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Yikes! The battery is not covered with no plastic bag either.

    • @donnovicki9771
      @donnovicki9771 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      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

    • @douglasb.1203
      @douglasb.1203 ปีที่แล้ว

      Its a Touareg. There is no battery under hood.

    • @chriswimmer7528
      @chriswimmer7528 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@douglasb.1203 haha! look again...

    • @chriswimmer7528
      @chriswimmer7528 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@donnovicki9771 corrosion is not your friend

    • @donnovicki9771
      @donnovicki9771 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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.

  • @mrsuarez430
    @mrsuarez430 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ive never been a fan of wetting an engine lol mostly becuase of a short and fucoing up your ecm

  • @FA5T35T
    @FA5T35T 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What about the battery?

  • @joevisueth
    @joevisueth ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I won’t use pressure washer

  • @TheDoctor46vr
    @TheDoctor46vr 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Do you need to dry it or can it drip dry?

  • @t4r_sam
    @t4r_sam ปีที่แล้ว +9

    don’t do what this guy is doing

    • @keegentilley578
      @keegentilley578 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      This is basically the way my employer has been doing it for decades it clearly works

    • @AMERICA_CARR
      @AMERICA_CARR ปีที่แล้ว

      I do this all the time. For years. I’ve never had a problem

  • @AnthonySmith-ip6wr
    @AnthonySmith-ip6wr 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    But what if I need to clean the alternator how do I get the grease off ? Please help me

    • @haarreh1812
      @haarreh1812 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      your alternator is supposed to have grease to be lubricated!

  • @theroyalone7588
    @theroyalone7588 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can I use a blow dryer

  • @ganjasage420
    @ganjasage420 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @addminusDIY
    @addminusDIY ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lol dont pressure washer it

  • @thumbingwong8651
    @thumbingwong8651 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Never use a pressure washer on the engine bay.

  • @Brickpug
    @Brickpug หลายเดือนก่อน

    In europe youre worked would be shut down..

  • @adamgoof
    @adamgoof ปีที่แล้ว

    And obviously I don’t spray the battery

  • @yourcar4cash635
    @yourcar4cash635 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Use dry ice cleaning. Zero water, zero chemicals,zero drying times and risk. Keep in mind power washing engines bays will void manufacturers warranty.

  • @karlj1717
    @karlj1717 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Absolutely pointless the next time anyone opens it it’ll be filthy again 😂 save yourself the effort and go get a ice cream instead.

  • @powerdirector28
    @powerdirector28 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Before doing this process, unplug the battery

  • @maheshkulkarni9824
    @maheshkulkarni9824 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very fast speed couldn't understand Anithing😢

  • @ranjkinn
    @ranjkinn 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Dude. You really don’t need to be posting videos when you’re doing everything wrong

  • @mrarmanvlogs6666
    @mrarmanvlogs6666 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is very bad idea to wash the engine with too much of water as you guys are doing

  • @christophermikrowelle7093
    @christophermikrowelle7093 ปีที่แล้ว

    Doing that with no oil separator is a crime.

  • @DamionMascoe-q9f
    @DamionMascoe-q9f 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    wtf is he doing

  • @dpainmechanics
    @dpainmechanics ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @_-KOEN-_
    @_-KOEN-_ ปีที่แล้ว

    Just dont clean it. No-one except your mechanic will see it anyway

  • @dracoff678
    @dracoff678 ปีที่แล้ว

    V6

  • @senormike2354
    @senormike2354 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    No.

  • @pantae2946
    @pantae2946 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lol

  • @pantae2946
    @pantae2946 ปีที่แล้ว

    😂😂😂😂

  • @Huidos001
    @Huidos001 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This dude aint it chief.

  • @sixmillion977
    @sixmillion977 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nope

  • @Dcj01
    @Dcj01 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wrong

  • @cactus374
    @cactus374 ปีที่แล้ว

    Doing this you might as well drive into a river

  • @SuperLorenzogarcia
    @SuperLorenzogarcia ปีที่แล้ว

    why you even clean the engine for?