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Honestly you should not use water to take off product it can mess with the sensors... Next time use straight air to take product off. Never use water pressure washer or any kind of water. Use air trust me ...
OK, tried it out with the cleaner you recommended on a five year old Subaru engine that's never been cleaned. I made sure to cover the alternator and the main wire harness connection. Blew out the leaves and loose dirt with a leaf blower, sprayed it down with cleaner, waited 90 seconds, then washed it off, I spent an extra 8 minutes using a wheel brush and scrubbing the big areas, then blew it off with a leaf blower. Looks great, and the car started up and ran just fine. Neighbor decided to do the same thing on his BMW 340, it turned out great and started/ran just fine (BTW, we both took off the plastic engine covers, to better wash the whole engine). As you noted - DO NOT let the cleaner sit more than 60 seconds on your engine, or it will get sticky and not wash off easily. Thank you for the great video!
Finally got around to cleaning my 2018 Accord engine. This method worked with great results! I covered the alternator and air intake only. I spent about 15 min blowing everything dry with a shop vac. Then i let the engine dry off for another hour in the sun. The dryer the engine the less chance of an issue. Thanks for the video!
I did this yesterday on my 10 year old vehicle after dealing with a rodent who took up shop when our car sat for a few months. Worked pretty well. I also covered the battery compartment, which was in a container of sorts that I was concerned wouldn't drain. Thanks for the video and direction.
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I've been detailing for over 30 years and I always use a pressure washer demonstrating on a car that is almost brand new of course it's going to look new when you just use a little mild degreaser and spray it off and wipe it down. On an engine that all the plastic is dried up in starting to fade you absolutely need dressing, I've never had an issue
Most professional detailers use the exact same method and many use pressure washers which I am not into. You must decide for yourself but the results are excellent. I think even Ammo clean the ferrari engine like this.
For those worried about using water, just don't get water directly into your air intake or spray heavily onto electrical connectors. Just use a light spray that you would for watering plants to rinse your cleaning products off. And for those that don't have anything to dry the water off, I just used a few rags to get as much off as I could then I just started the car, closed the hood and let it idle for about 10 minutes, you'll hear squeaking probably from your belts for a little bit but that'll go away. Once I left it to dry a little I took it out for a wee drive to get rid of any small pools of water.
I wouldn’t do this at all. Really no reason to clean your engine compartment anyways. You can wipe it down once in a while, but so much can go wrong spraying soap and water in there.
@@mplslawnguy3389 Primarily it's for resale. Most people will open the bonnet to check the engine (for what i don't know) and if it's nice and clean it makes a good impression. Plus, some of us just like things clean. I've thoroughly cleaned my engine bay a few times now since buying my new car meaning now I only ever need to do the odd 5 minute tidy up with a cloth and spray to keep it looking pretty.
@@Alastair_ I get that. I dip a shop towel in water and dawn or water and simple green and give things a wipe down. Years ago I got water where it shouldn’t and it messed some electronics up so I’m overly cautious about it now.
@@mplslawnguy3389 wrong. Clean engine bay is better for diagnosing leaks and just easier to work on in general. Greatly benefits resale value as well because it suggests the vehicle was taken care of.
I purchased a bottle of this from Amazon as recommended and just washed the engine compartment in my 2005 Lotus Elise. It took me 10 minutes and looks absolutely brand new! Thanks so much for this recommendation! 👍
Very glad to hear it, this still is one of my most loved products. Its so funny to see the reviews all on amazon talking about my video. The stuff is amazing. Thanks for sharing thids
I’ve been using Simple Green for years! I dilute 50/50 w/water. I’ve always kept the engine running both during the application and rinse. I let the vehicle run a few minutes and it’s done. No wiping…it dries clean and spotless.
@@MrAdrianarellano1 Same, using simple green apc diluted 1:1 or 2:1 for a slight boost in degreasing power on engines that may have some grease/oil residue, and agitate it then rinse off, then spray on some 2:1 303 (I dilute it so it flows a bit better, getting it everywhere I need it) then buff it in. Makes engines look amazing and, while being safe for paint and aluminum, will cut through any grease or trash I need it to.
I just did this - followed directions exactly. It came out fantastic, but I must admit I was relieved when it started back up! Thanks for posting this great video.
I inherited an old car. I used L.A.'s Totally Awesome from the Dollar Tree and a Worx Hydroshot. Sprayed on the degreaser, waited a couple of minutes, rinsed it off and used a leaf blower to dry. I was surprised at how well it worked.
Another great product to use on a warm engine is 'engine cleaner ' from Garot's garage. I don't cover the alternator but it is protected by a bunch of stuff on the engine. I also use their engine dressing that helps keep the rubber parts fresh and pliable. My car is over 16 years old and have not had to change out any of the hoses so far.
They must have copied BMWs since my E36 series had that in the early 90s. And on top of it, it was a filter cartridge instead of wasting a metal can housing during every filter change. VWs and Porsches use that system as well.
Good job. I always pre wet the engine compartment before spraying with detergent, you reduce the possibility of streaking the paint or plastic parts. The leaf blower to dry everything off is the best way to go.
409... Simple Green... Greased Lighting (I personally highly recommend) or pretty much any multi surface household cleaner would work on the test engine dirt you referenced in the video... your video is for those that do it monthly... it's a much bigger job to clean a real or legitimately DIRTY ENGINE... your process is legitimate, spray cleaner, rinse thoroughly, blow dry, run engine... Thanks 🙏🏻 for sharing.
Tim Burton thats what I was thinking, it looked like a newer car with just dust on it ? Will it work on 10 years of dirt and grease built up on the manifold etc ? Thats the real test ?
A caution for anyone with an "older" vehicle...,All that rinse water and your engine won't start. If you have an ignition system that has distributive coils with exposed leads to the spark plugs you will need to cover and / or coat the coils / distributor and leads with a hydrophobic (water repellent) spray...WD40 or similar
There are many reasons to not do this at all. I would never spray anything into my engine compartment. If it gets really dirty I will just use a damp shop towel with water and dawn or water and simple green. The engine compartment doesn’t need to be immaculate.
I was thinking the same thing. I have a 23 year old car and it has quite a few exposed wires. I cannot imagine spraying chemicals and water over all those wires and expecting my engine to still work... I will not be attempting this method.
I know this is an older video, but still very helpful. Thank you. The only additional thing I might try is to apply WD40 around the alternator prior to putting the bag over it. WD40 displaces water and is safe for electronics.
Hi there Silver Cymbal , I remember the video you did on windshield wipers it was a good tip but because of the comments I was cracking up laughing, this one's good too, made me want to clean my engine, just remember to put down some cardboard under the car to catch grease it could stain your driveway. Thanks again for a good idea.👍😁
I have the same car, dont forget to also cover the ECU and those electrical wires under that intake hose, I pressure wash it using rainwater so it wont leave chlorine marks/stains. I also use the widest spread of my washer so that its like a misting effect. After washing, I spray detail and blow it dry either with compressed air or reversing a vacuum cleaner. Engine bay is always shiny and clean. Never had any problems, my mechanic is always impressed whenever I do change oil service as my engine is clean af lol
Your engine only had a light coat of dust on it before you began. The edge of the red battery post cover is actually shining through the dust in the shot before you sprayed the engine down. Using Dawn dish detergent in hot water with a pump sprayer, and letting it sit for 20 minutes before rinsing will clean everything off the engine, even built up grease around an oil filter or filler cap... at a fraction of the cost of your cleaner.
I see everything you wrote but like all my videos they and I are the real deal.as echoed my thousands of comments & responses. I am sorry but your soap idea will not beat or even come close. The engine you see had 60k on it and was 4 years old living in New England, not kind to cars. Cleaned 1 time per year as shown here and that's the result. I guess it truly is too good to be true, except it actually is. I have tried them all and wasted hundreds of dollars and time to bring this you.
I use a microfiber towel and detail spray. Takes 15 minutes and looks great. As you mentioned, don’t let the engine compartment get extremely dirty. Regular care and upkeep are the ticket.
Agree. The best thing to do is stay away from washing the engine bay. So many problems can arise from spraying cleaning solutions and water on it, especially on older vehicles. I understand people doing this to show cars, etc but on an everyday driver it's not wise. I do the same as you but I use a mild engine cleaner and a cloth. Unlike body cosmetics, nobody is going to see underneath the hood. As for me it's not worth the financial risk to wash an engine.
I spray everything down with Meguiars Wash and Wax (mixed with water in a hand squirt bottle). Wipe it off with a cheap Amazon or Harbor Freight microfiber cloth. Takes about 5 minutes and looks amazing. I clean it every time I change the oil; easy to keep up that way.
I recently purchased a 5litr bottle of blinker fluid. This is 30% thicker than normal water, it also has additives to protect electrical components and contains shine enhancers. I've found it very effective when used as an engine cleaner.😊
I would like to see it on a real dirty engine bay Oily and covered in thick old grease faded plastic and metal components that look shit after cleaning....
There are a lot of harnesses with power in newer cars when the ignition is off. Your not going to short wires and start a fire, but sensitive low voltage circuit boards and some sensors are very sensitive to even minor electrical blips. Just takes a few minutes to disconnect the battery and it's a good time to clean the battery terminals.
1991 GMC Syclone 22,000 miles and 2001 Pontiac Trans Am Ram Air WS6 104,000 miles. I just pop the hood latch before I wash them just to have the gap for a little extra soap and water to run inside and let the water go where it will. After I’m done washing it, I have separate engine towels I use to dry the entire engine compartment. I open the hood up, dry all the wiring, plastics, hoses, body panels and as a towel gets wet I use it on the block wherever any dirt may be. It takes me a good 15-20 minutes to wipe it down. I use Zep dressing on all the hoses and plastics. I regularly get compliments on how they both look brand new, especially the Trans Am with all that mileage on it. I’ve owned the Syclone since 1996 and it was cared for by the original owner so it looks good. I bought the Trans Am new and have have done this process every time I wash them. Any used car I have ever had for my everyday vehicles, I’ve used Simple Green on the engine compartment. Always loved SG !! Good video though!
Thanks for this. In the rust belt we get road salt in the engine compartment during winter weather events. If you don’t get in there and rinse it off you end up with a corroded mess in a few years. Rinsing the engine and undercarriage is necessary to prolong the life of your vehicle in these areas.
Very different products. If you try this stuff you will see that it restores plastics to look like new with no scrubbing. I have simple green and it's ok but this has a unique formula that floats grease away. I have never sen another product do what this does in the short time: amzn.to/2M4u3Es is unreal. If you try it you will be shocked.
Wonder what this product will do with a real dirty engine. Till then I stay stick to the meguiars wheel cleaner on the engine. Same method, spray it, wait a few mins and brush only the very dirty parts and rins with water. But would advise to protect the plastics with a protector anytime for a longer lasting.
I’ve been doing this for decades, many engines, everyone successful. The same product is sold as S100, “Total Motorcycle Cleaner” at most motorcycle dealerships. Also great for cleaning bicycles but be sure not to soak unsealed bearings on older bikes. Of course, lubricate the moving parts afterward for an amazing, ride.
Of course it's going to work. On your newer engine. Hell, I'm an otr driver, I need something strong. I can't take chances on strawberry douche and a few drops of water. If your cleaning an older model get you something made by zep.
All ways watch out the electrical harnesses and sockets especifically ecu socket . electro mechanical parts like abs module can misbehave if water get in them .
Great video....i suggest let it dry for bit after rinse...i started having belt squeaking after i turned on engine....mechanic friend said cuz it was wet.....
I used S-100 motorcycle cleaner. It makes the black parts blacker and cleans everything else as well. It keeps my Harley perfectly clean and doesn't hurt anything. Just a tip
Great video, I love when it's straight to the point gives us time to comment and subscribe. So many tutorials go on for wayyyy too long, fantastic video loved it
My goodness, the engineers really love diy'ers. Ive never seen an oil filter in such a lovely position! Even put an oil plate below it to catch excess. Awesome setup.
Great video, thanks for sharing! Since I live in an apartment complex and don't have access to a hose and water! Any advice how to rinse it with any other method, sorry for the stupid question. Thanks.
This is exactly how I used to clean the engine bay in cars I had for sale over 15 years ago except using different chemicals and didn’t bother drying just go for a drive and it would dry up! Sometimes back then would occasionally get a problem with water in the electronics and it needed to be dried out but for the most parts it was fine. Nowadays with this detailing business they are making a mountain out of a molehill.
The engine only had a thin layer of dirt. I'm very sceptical that using this method on an engine with caked-on thick oily residue would give similar results.
I have been power washing my engines for over decade now no problems, cover your alternator and battery terminals use Walmart brand engine wash decrease and citrus engine for a finishing touch
Took a 7 year old engine that had never been cleaned. Followed steps, used a Citrus based Degreaser that I got from a Friend who owns a restaurant. Diluted it 4-1 and sprayed. Used garden hose, and touched up with soft bristle dustpan brush & Shop Vac and 5 minutes later clean as a whistle! Took longer to get the shop vac and extension from the basement and open indoor valve to freeze proof bib and return them to storage. The cleaning was the easy part,
I appreciate the support. Like all my videos they are the real deal. They missed the most important message of all that I never knew I was sharing. If this stuff is so amazing that people think its fake, it really is amazing.
The engine wasnt even dirty to begin with… a few specs of dirt here and there is not a problem. Try engine oil that’s been caked on for years, power steering fluid that leaked from the hose, and transmission fluid that I spilled 2 years ago…
I wash my engine at the car wash, I clean the car, and I spray the engine with simple green, then I rinse it, all the while leaving the engine running, never shut the engine off!! drive home the engine will dry, then I open the hood and spray tire shine on the hole engine, close the hood and walk away, go back an hour later wipe it off, you will love the results. 😁
great video, simple easy process and not time consuming. Eager to give it a try on my dirty truck engine. Please keep posting great diy videos like this one
Silver Cymbal I will watch it - I was just joking around- there is so much bullshit going on , I try and kill everything with humor- that product is actually very good 💯
@@mstripling86 It was 25 years ago. I only recall electrical issues with the ignition. I covered the important stuff and the problem happened after engine washing.
Wow, if only we still based all of our present-day technology decisions on things that happened 25 years ago.. we’d be fucked. Perfectly flawed logic, Larry.
0:42 that is exactly how to clean an engine if you are passionate about car care. And that expensive cleaner, forget that. My commercial cleaner runs less than $3 a liter. I also do not use glossy spray ons to make it look clean.
I've always used cleaning wipes frst then Armor All wipes to add a little shine. Never spray water in engine bay, electrical parts and belts could be an issue later. My method takes about 30min depending how detailed you want to get, but it's safe and effective. Try it😉
Are you sure it wont damage some computers and electricals while rinsed it with water?im a bit hesitant it might damage electrical because of the water
Most modern cars have no issues and I have done it this way for over 10 years with no problems. But you need to use it at your own risk since I can't see your car or situation.
Aside from the alternator did you cover any other electrical components? I'm planning on doing this today, but don't want to ruin anything or short anything out. That being said, all wires are solid, no cracks or splits that i need to look out for.
Thanks for this advice. I can’t wait to get this P21S and clean my engine per your instructions. I was always afraid I would short something out, but I’m glad I am wrong about that.
@nathan hunter The bottom of the engine will prob get a little wet and the rest of it will stay dry. That’s why all electrical connections are on top and sides , they stay dry
I use purple power diluted with dawn and use a paint brush then use a nozzle on the mist setting and rinse motor off , I cover alternator and fuse box with plastic bags. Done this for years then wipe it all down with meguires for interior spray on rag and wipe down everything especially rubber hoses I don't spray and let set looks better but dust sticks to everything easily
You should stop using McGuire's on your engine. It leaves a film that dirt sticks to just like the Gunk engine degreaser it also attracts dust this method here works and it does not attract dust.
Wow lost of words. Thank u very much for this product i have been using the old stuff that come in a can a has very bad odor i think is called gunk. Thank u very much for that video.
I used to use Gunk when I was a teen, scary stuff. Try this once and you will love it. I have never seen anything restore plastics and grease like this. amzn.to/2M4u3Es
This is a sales scam. The product May be good, but the video i BS. All the part were previously coated with something. Notice the water behavoiur when he is drying. The enige bay was just dusty, almost any cleaner would give the same results.
i didnt give it a try (was lazy) 😅 saved myself from BS bcus of my lazyness lol. i watched scotty kilmer he said its useless to clean ur engine bay anyways n to save me BIG money i take scotty’s advices 110% 💪😎. love that man! most honest car mechanic out there in the whole world!
@@peterripuli9982 Good bro, dont fall for scams. Personally I do like a clean engine bay, but i only do it 1 or 2 times a year. Ill check out Scotty, I like no BS people :)
@@peterripuli9982 if you truly want to clean your engine bay I'd do it the way chrisfix demonstrated. This way puts nearly all of your electrical components, chips and some other parts at risk especially since they didn't even show to disconnect the battery or let the engine bay dry before starting the car. Virtually every procedure shown was a "How not to clean your engine bay properly" video.
i have a 2015 subaru crosstrek. Can i do that on my engine as well? do i need to cover anything else besides the alternator? thanks bro. nice video btw
This is all good, but a lot of these older and even newer vehicles has the fuse panel inside the engine. Like my 2005 Ford Explorer Limited. You definitely can't get those wet nor the spark plugs and wires. Your vehicle will not stae5 or if it does it will run rough till it dries itself out. I personally never tried that product. I just know for a fact you cannot get certain things wet in your engine.
Awesome content with clear concise info for so many projects and products. And THANK YOU FOR KEEPING YOUR VIDEOS SHORT AND TO THE POINT! ✊ Really like the Total Auto wash BTW. I'm sold.
So I've only used this pressure washer one time. th-cam.com/users/postUgkxfQauTxLT0JLSvqkq10rD79TU4k0Vz8zP The one time I used it, it worked great. I recently had new siding installed but kept the old gutters and small areas surrounding my house that weren't replaced so they looked horrible and dirty because of the new siding. I needed to get it cleaned asap. When I used the pressure washer, man it just melted all the dirt and grime that was on those areas of my house. I used that krud kutter soap and it was over after that. Easy to assemble, feels durable, very simple to use. Also, I purchased a used one to save money and there was absolutely nothing wrong with it. I want to get more use out of it so I think I'll be washing the cars and update this comment as time goes on.
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Can you use this stuff on your whole car?
Will this work for a 89 corvette
@@johnmurphy3708 darn, no son . This is gonna rekt your car body paint.
Honestly you should not use water to take off product it can mess with the sensors... Next time use straight air to take product off. Never use water pressure washer or any kind of water. Use air trust me ...
Why not let the engine just run for 10 instead of driving it?
Congratulations. You’re the only one ever deliver a “5 minute process” in under 5 minutes. 👌🏽
OK, tried it out with the cleaner you recommended on a five year old Subaru engine that's never been cleaned. I made sure to cover the alternator and the main wire harness connection. Blew out the leaves and loose dirt with a leaf blower, sprayed it down with cleaner, waited 90 seconds, then washed it off, I spent an extra 8 minutes using a wheel brush and scrubbing the big areas, then blew it off with a leaf blower. Looks great, and the car started up and ran just fine. Neighbor decided to do the same thing on his BMW 340, it turned out great and started/ran just fine (BTW, we both took off the plastic engine covers, to better wash the whole engine). As you noted - DO NOT let the cleaner sit more than 60 seconds on your engine, or it will get sticky and not wash off easily. Thank you for the great video!
So 90 seconds was too long for you?
So you broke the 60 seconds rule?
ty for info want to try this
Simple Green works great too. No harsh chemicals.. Safe on electrical, metal, plastic and rubber seals.
Finally got around to cleaning my 2018 Accord engine. This method worked with great results! I covered the alternator and air intake only. I spent about 15 min blowing everything dry with a shop vac. Then i let the engine dry off for another hour in the sun. The dryer the engine the less chance of an issue. Thanks for the video!
I did this yesterday on my 10 year old vehicle after dealing with a rodent who took up shop when our car sat for a few months. Worked pretty well. I also covered the battery compartment, which was in a container of sorts that I was concerned wouldn't drain. Thanks for the video and direction.
How bad was the rodent infestation? Working on my 300zx and there’s a lot of droppings (barn find)
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I've been detailing for over 30 years and I always use a pressure washer demonstrating on a car that is almost brand new of course it's going to look new when you just use a little mild degreaser and spray it off and wipe it down. On an engine that all the plastic is dried up in starting to fade you absolutely need dressing, I've never had an issue
Who else scared af to spray their engine with a water hose😂😂😂
Most professional detailers use the exact same method and many use pressure washers which I am not into. You must decide for yourself but the results are excellent. I think even Ammo clean the ferrari engine like this.
What does he do when it rains get out and cover all the electrical components.
@@richardwarren8710 Exactly. Great points There are older engines with non-water tight distributors, etc but this isn't the case any longer.
Your engine won't work but who cares, It looks incredible.
So YOU are scared 😳 to spray your engine with water 💦... WHY...???
Is YOUR year engine NOT water 💦 tight...??? What are YOU afraid 😳 of...???
Thanks for the video. I finally did this today on my 2011 MX-5. Works as advertised. Hardest part was getting the plastic bag on the alternator.
For those worried about using water, just don't get water directly into your air intake or spray heavily onto electrical connectors. Just use a light spray that you would for watering plants to rinse your cleaning products off. And for those that don't have anything to dry the water off, I just used a few rags to get as much off as I could then I just started the car, closed the hood and let it idle for about 10 minutes, you'll hear squeaking probably from your belts for a little bit but that'll go away. Once I left it to dry a little I took it out for a wee drive to get rid of any small pools of water.
And dont spray water in the oil filter you dont want to mix water in oil
I wouldn’t do this at all. Really no reason to clean your engine compartment anyways. You can wipe it down once in a while, but so much can go wrong spraying soap and water in there.
@@mplslawnguy3389 Primarily it's for resale. Most people will open the bonnet to check the engine (for what i don't know) and if it's nice and clean it makes a good impression. Plus, some of us just like things clean. I've thoroughly cleaned my engine bay a few times now since buying my new car meaning now I only ever need to do the odd 5 minute tidy up with a cloth and spray to keep it looking pretty.
@@Alastair_ I get that. I dip a shop towel in water and dawn or water and simple green and give things a wipe down. Years ago I got water where it shouldn’t and it messed some electronics up so I’m overly cautious about it now.
@@mplslawnguy3389 wrong. Clean engine bay is better for diagnosing leaks and just easier to work on in general. Greatly benefits resale value as well because it suggests the vehicle was taken care of.
I purchased a bottle of this from Amazon as recommended and just washed the engine compartment in my 2005 Lotus Elise. It took me 10 minutes and looks absolutely brand new! Thanks so much for this recommendation! 👍
Very glad to hear it, this still is one of my most loved products. Its so funny to see the reviews all on amazon talking about my video. The stuff is amazing. Thanks for sharing thids
Finally. A useful comment.
I’ve been using Simple Green for years! I dilute 50/50 w/water. I’ve always kept the engine running both during the application and rinse. I let the vehicle run a few minutes and it’s done. No wiping…it dries clean and spotless.
im gonna assume you wear using Simple Green Industrial Cleaner and Degreaser, and not the regular?
@@zephyr9l95 I use the Simple Green All Purpose Cleaner
My friend uses dawn dishsoap. Any degreaser would work.
@@MrAdrianarellano1 Same, using simple green apc diluted 1:1 or 2:1 for a slight boost in degreasing power on engines that may have some grease/oil residue, and agitate it then rinse off, then spray on some 2:1 303 (I dilute it so it flows a bit better, getting it everywhere I need it) then buff it in. Makes engines look amazing and, while being safe for paint and aluminum, will cut through any grease or trash I need it to.
Word up man…Simple Green 13005CT Industrial Cleaner and Degreaser, Concentrated, 127.8 Fl Oz (1 gl) for just $10.98 👍🏻😎
I just did this - followed directions exactly. It came out fantastic, but I must admit I was relieved when it started back up! Thanks for posting this great video.
lol thats a risk gamble XD i will just wipe it for now, i cant afford to lose an engine,still need a car for work
Lol Me to.
Ya and you will be relieved every time cause mabe i got a computer wet this time.
You followed directions 😊
I did my daughter's engine on a 2014 Kia Forte and then I did mine on a 2015 Kia Optima. Super easy and super results!
Did you cover up the battery, or take the engine cover off? I know it should be water tight but idk if the spark plugs will leak
I'm curious about the batteries tooo..
I inherited an old car. I used L.A.'s Totally Awesome from the Dollar Tree and a Worx Hydroshot. Sprayed on the degreaser, waited a couple of minutes, rinsed it off and used a leaf blower to dry. I was surprised at how well it worked.
Thumbs up for the LA's Dollar Tree Degreaser, "I put that shit on everything!"
Thats the best degreaser EVER..but Ill try this stuff
Another great product to use on a warm engine is 'engine cleaner ' from Garot's garage. I don't cover the alternator but it is protected by a bunch of stuff on the engine. I also use their engine dressing that helps keep the rubber parts fresh and pliable. My car is over 16 years old and have not had to change out any of the hoses so far.
That's good to hear. I have always liked the Griots stuff. They have always kept quality products in their catalog.
Who else impressed with that oil filter location?
Best thing about the new Scooby-Doos
They must have copied BMWs since my E36 series had that in the early 90s. And on top of it, it was a filter cartridge instead of wasting a metal can housing during every filter change. VWs and Porsches use that system as well.
Subaru did something right
I bought my daughter a 2018 Crosstrek. Super great deal/value and the easiest oil change in the car world.
So much nicer than the "ring of fire" I had to deal with replacing the oil filter on my Outback.
when they say it's worth every penny that is a clue. It's going to be expensive$$$$
70 $ for 1000 ml
@@Luciano-IL $26 now
Good job. I always pre wet the engine compartment before spraying with detergent, you reduce the possibility of streaking the paint or plastic parts. The leaf blower to dry everything off is the best way to go.
I was also taught to wet the engine, hood and fenders just in case of cleaner overspray onto the paint. Never had an issue that way.
409... Simple Green... Greased Lighting (I personally highly recommend) or pretty much any multi surface household cleaner would work on the test engine dirt you referenced in the video... your video is for those that do it monthly... it's a much bigger job to clean a real or legitimately DIRTY ENGINE... your process is legitimate, spray cleaner, rinse thoroughly, blow dry, run engine... Thanks 🙏🏻 for sharing.
Tim Burton thats what I was thinking, it looked like a newer car with just dust on it ? Will it work on 10 years of dirt and grease built up on the manifold etc ? Thats the real test ?
A caution for anyone with an "older" vehicle...,All that rinse water and your engine won't start.
If you have an ignition system that has distributive coils with exposed leads to the spark plugs you will need to cover and / or coat the coils / distributor and leads with a hydrophobic (water repellent) spray...WD40 or similar
There are many reasons to not do this at all. I would never spray anything into my engine compartment. If it gets really dirty I will just use a damp shop towel with water and dawn or water and simple green. The engine compartment doesn’t need to be immaculate.
I was thinking the same thing. I have a 23 year old car and it has quite a few exposed wires. I cannot imagine spraying chemicals and water over all those wires and expecting my engine to still work... I will not be attempting this method.
I know this is an older video, but still very helpful. Thank you. The only additional thing I might try is to apply WD40 around the alternator prior to putting the bag over it. WD40 displaces water and is safe for electronics.
Facts, smart idea
Wouldn't the oily residue fuck w/ the conductivity?
Thanks!
Hi there Silver Cymbal , I remember the video you did on windshield wipers it was a good tip but because of the comments I was cracking up laughing, this one's good too, made me want to clean my engine, just remember to put down some cardboard under the car to catch grease it could stain your driveway. Thanks again for a good idea.👍😁
I have the same car, dont forget to also cover the ECU and those electrical wires under that intake hose, I pressure wash it using rainwater so it wont leave chlorine marks/stains.
I also use the widest spread of my washer so that its like a misting effect.
After washing, I spray detail and blow it dry either with compressed air or reversing a vacuum cleaner.
Engine bay is always shiny and clean. Never had any problems, my mechanic is always impressed whenever I do change oil service as my engine is clean af lol
Your engine only had a light coat of dust on it before you began. The edge of the red battery post cover is actually shining through the dust in the shot before you sprayed the engine down. Using Dawn dish detergent in hot water with a pump sprayer, and letting it sit for 20 minutes before rinsing will clean everything off the engine, even built up grease around an oil filter or filler cap... at a fraction of the cost of your cleaner.
I see everything you wrote but like all my videos they and I are the real deal.as echoed my thousands of comments & responses. I am sorry but your soap idea will not beat or even come close. The engine you see had 60k on it and was 4 years old living in New England, not kind to cars. Cleaned 1 time per year as shown here and that's the result. I guess it truly is too good to be true, except it actually is. I have tried them all and wasted hundreds of dollars and time to bring this you.
I definitely agree, that was a very clean engine bay, this WILL NOT work on a lot of vehicles.
@@SilverCymbal Hey man have you used Meguiars Multi Purpose Cleaner? Thanks
Every time I wash my car I wipe the engine down with a damp shammy. No cleaners at all and it still looks brand new after 60k miles.
Yes, the secret is: little and often. Keep at it and don't let the dust build up.
I use a microfiber towel and detail spray. Takes 15 minutes and looks great. As you mentioned, don’t let the engine compartment get extremely dirty. Regular care and upkeep are the ticket.
Agree. The best thing to do is stay away from washing the engine bay. So many problems can arise from spraying cleaning solutions and water on it, especially on older vehicles. I understand people doing this to show cars, etc but on an everyday driver it's not wise. I do the same as you but I use a mild engine cleaner and a cloth. Unlike body cosmetics, nobody is going to see underneath the hood. As for me it's not worth the financial risk to wash an engine.
It is brand new!!!!!60k miles 🤣🤣🤣
@@darkgray1 I said "looks" brand new. Didn't say it was brand new.
I spray everything down with Meguiars Wash and Wax (mixed with water in a hand squirt bottle). Wipe it off with a cheap Amazon or Harbor Freight microfiber cloth. Takes about 5 minutes and looks amazing. I clean it every time I change the oil; easy to keep up that way.
I recently purchased a 5litr bottle of blinker fluid.
This is 30% thicker than normal water, it also has additives to protect electrical components and contains shine enhancers.
I've found it very effective when used as an engine cleaner.😊
And " worth every penny"
Amazing how well it worked on an already a clean engine.
I would like to see it on a real dirty engine bay Oily and covered in thick old grease faded plastic and metal components that look shit after cleaning....
😂
I feel covering/disconnecting the battery would help
He disconnected it
Why do that they work perfectly well when wet .
@@paulwainwright967 Avoid short circuiting it
I completely agree
There are a lot of harnesses with power in newer cars when the ignition is off. Your not going to short wires and start a fire, but sensitive low voltage circuit boards and some sensors are very sensitive to even minor electrical blips. Just takes a few minutes to disconnect the battery and it's a good time to clean the battery terminals.
1991 GMC Syclone 22,000 miles and 2001 Pontiac Trans Am Ram Air WS6 104,000 miles. I just pop the hood latch before I wash them just to have the gap for a little extra soap and water to run inside and let the water go where it will. After I’m done washing it, I have separate engine towels I use to dry the entire engine compartment. I open the hood up, dry all the wiring, plastics, hoses, body panels and as a towel gets wet I use it on the block wherever any dirt may be. It takes me a good 15-20 minutes to wipe it down. I use Zep dressing on all the hoses and plastics. I regularly get compliments on how they both look brand new, especially the Trans Am with all that mileage on it. I’ve owned the Syclone since 1996 and it was cared for by the original owner so it looks good. I bought the Trans Am new and have have done this process every time I wash them. Any used car I have ever had for my everyday vehicles, I’ve used Simple Green on the engine compartment. Always loved SG !!
Good video though!
The small size of this stuff is $35.00! I used Totally Awesome Cleaner from the Dollar Store and got the same results!
Thanks for this. In the rust belt we get road salt in the engine compartment during winter weather events. If you don’t get in there and rinse it off you end up with a corroded mess in a few years. Rinsing the engine and undercarriage is necessary to prolong the life of your vehicle in these areas.
used a foam cannon to soak it, pressure sprayer and a leaf blower and it looks night and day great thx 🙏
Simple green works great as well
Simple Green from the grocery store does identically the same thing and is very cheap and easy to find
Very different products. If you try this stuff you will see that it restores plastics to look like new with no scrubbing. I have simple green and it's ok but this has a unique formula that floats grease away. I have never sen another product do what this does in the short time: amzn.to/2M4u3Es is unreal. If you try it you will be shocked.
As does krud cutter
Wonder what this product will do with a real dirty engine. Till then I stay stick to the meguiars wheel cleaner on the engine. Same method, spray it, wait a few mins and brush only the very dirty parts and rins with water. But would advise to protect the plastics with a protector anytime for a longer lasting.
I’ve been doing this for decades, many engines, everyone successful. The same product is sold as S100, “Total Motorcycle Cleaner” at most motorcycle dealerships.
Also great for cleaning bicycles but be sure not to soak unsealed bearings on older bikes. Of course, lubricate the moving parts afterward for an amazing, ride.
Of course it's going to work. On your newer engine. Hell, I'm an otr driver, I need something strong. I can't take chances on strawberry douche and a few drops of water. If your cleaning an older model get you something made by zep.
You obviously have never used the P21 products. lol Ignorance is bliss, I guess. lol
Thank you very much for an easy, straight to the point and no bullshit guide for cleaning the engine bay.
What would you do if the engine bay was dirty though?
I have 1993 Mazda 929 with 30 years of oil and dirt on engine. Do you think this product will do it's magic?
Nice I learned something new and very useful I love to maintain my car but don't have the time that I used to so this helps a lot
All ways watch out the electrical harnesses and sockets especifically ecu socket . electro mechanical parts like abs module can misbehave if water get in them .
Can even cause damage if short circuits.
Great job must purchase a bottle myself I live in the UK I wonder if they distribute that product in the UK
Thank you, they definitely do. I am not sure what stores but they are based in Germany. I have never found a better product
Remember, guys. Essentially he's trying to sell us a product.
BINGO !
Exactly ! He’s trying and do it on a new engine ! Try to do that with one old engine and grease engine !
🤯🤯🤯.
I just watched a 4 minute 48 second advertisement
And then commented on it. You’re doing great work.
BUT, this time for a product that works!
Hhahahaha
Great video....i suggest let it dry for bit after rinse...i started having belt squeaking after i turned on engine....mechanic friend said cuz it was wet.....
Thank you. You can certainly do that. I have had a bit of a squeak but it was always gone within a couple of times.
Your belt shouldn't be squeaky when wet.
If it is it's either a tension polly or a mis-alignment.
Try using a Gator belt!
I used S-100 motorcycle cleaner. It makes the black parts blacker and cleans everything else as well. It keeps my Harley perfectly clean and doesn't hurt anything. Just a tip
Looks good .ive clean mine at the car wash light spray with the tire degreaser & rinse it. Dry with rag ? Iam scared every time i do 😓😨
Tip: Dont forget to disconnect the battery first!
It's still connected in the video.
Dont need..i do this for years...
Don't need to.
(Do Not disconnect battery.) It will reset your computer and may cause issues with passing Inspection.
@@MarketingCoachKen so, then what happens when the battery dies?
Great video, I love when it's straight to the point gives us time to comment and subscribe. So many tutorials go on for wayyyy too long, fantastic video loved it
That looks really good BUT your car looks new. Have you tried this on a 5-10+ year old car?
My goodness, the engineers really love diy'ers. Ive never seen an oil filter in such a lovely position! Even put an oil plate below it to catch excess. Awesome setup.
Great video, thanks for sharing! Since I live in an apartment complex and don't have access to a hose and water! Any advice how to rinse it with any other method, sorry for the stupid question. Thanks.
This is exactly how I used to clean the engine bay in cars I had for sale over 15 years ago except using different chemicals and didn’t bother drying just go for a drive and it would dry up! Sometimes back then would occasionally get a problem with water in the electronics and it needed to be dried out but for the most parts it was fine. Nowadays with this detailing business they are making a mountain out of a molehill.
The engine only had a thin layer of dirt. I'm very sceptical that using this method on an engine with caked-on thick oily residue would give similar results.
It was already clean in the first place
I have been power washing my engines for over decade now no problems, cover your alternator and battery terminals use Walmart brand engine wash decrease and citrus engine for a finishing touch
How do you cover the battery
Isidro Slabs cover it dry cloth and put a plastic bag to the best of your ability make the battery wear the bag
sonar hm okay
What product would you recommend to use for a nice black finish?
Took a 7 year old engine that had never been cleaned. Followed steps, used a Citrus based Degreaser that I got from a Friend who owns a restaurant.
Diluted it 4-1 and sprayed. Used garden hose, and touched up with soft bristle dustpan brush & Shop Vac and 5 minutes later clean as a whistle! Took longer to get the shop vac and extension from the basement and open indoor valve to freeze proof bib and return them to storage. The cleaning was the easy part,
@SilverCymbal Hi there, thank you for the great tip. How come you covered the alternator but not the car battery as well?
Forget about those off putting comments. It was dirty enough, Super 👌 amazing video 👏 quick & precise. Luved it bro.
I appreciate the support. Like all my videos they are the real deal. They missed the most important message of all that I never knew I was sharing. If this stuff is so amazing that people think its fake, it really is amazing.
fuck off, it was lightly dusted
That was just dust.....the water hose alone would have done the same thing.
@thekeyboard warrior how would you blow off mud with a compressor..?😒
For the most part u are correct 😂
Update, got my first bottle last week and tried it on my engine bay, your right on target again.
Sounds great. My problem is finding where the alternator is so I can cover it. How does one identify an alternator?
That is a very light coating of dust on a nearly new engine bay. Not a difficult test for a product IMO.
How about a 15 year old truck with an engine never cleaned before? th-cam.com/video/8aMKkUcTTJ4/w-d-xo.html
Right. I couldn't stop laughing when he first showed the "dirty engine"...then the plug for the product came.
@@michaelangelo5783 Keep laughing th-cam.com/video/8aMKkUcTTJ4/w-d-xo.html
@@michaelangelo5783 I saw the other video. You might want to check it out.
The engine wasnt even dirty to begin with… a few specs of dirt here and there is not a problem. Try engine oil that’s been caked on for years, power steering fluid that leaked from the hose, and transmission fluid that I spilled 2 years ago…
I wash my engine at the car wash, I clean the car, and I spray the engine with simple green, then I rinse it, all the while leaving the engine running, never shut the engine off!! drive home the engine will dry, then I open the hood and spray tire shine on the hole engine, close the hood and walk away, go back an hour later wipe it off, you will love the results. 😁
Down here in Central MY FAMILY THX YOU for sharing this VERY HELPFUL cleaning tip. Merry Christmas
great video, simple easy process and not time consuming. Eager to give it a try on my dirty truck engine. Please keep posting great diy videos like this one
You said 5 minutes but if I have to drive for 10 minutes then that’s 15 minutes 😂🤣😂🤣🤣😂 just pulling your chain 👍👍👍👍
Be sure to watch my follow up to this to where I clean my 15 year old truck for the first time: th-cam.com/video/8aMKkUcTTJ4/w-d-xo.html
Silver Cymbal I will watch it - I was just joking around- there is so much bullshit going on , I try and kill everything with humor- that product is actually very good 💯
I stopped washing my engines years ago. Not worth the problems afterwards.
What kind of problems did you have after washing them?
@@mstripling86 It was 25 years ago. I only recall electrical issues with the ignition. I covered the important stuff and the problem happened after engine washing.
Wow, if only we still based all of our present-day technology decisions on things that happened 25 years ago.. we’d be fucked.
Perfectly flawed logic, Larry.
@@treylanf0rd no, his logic is that he isn't worth the potential risk to his engine by exposing it to water. Seems pretty logical to me
The mist from the water creates a lot of trouble .if you don't have oil leaks don't even bother.
0:42 that is exactly how to clean an engine if you are passionate about car care. And that expensive cleaner, forget that. My commercial cleaner runs less than $3 a liter. I also do not use glossy spray ons to make it look clean.
I bought this product and it works quite well. I will probably do it again to get some of the grime that was hidden.
Should I unplug the battery leads or worry about sensors and wires???
Engine wasn’t very dirty to start with. Definitely not greasy dirty. Any cleaner would of worked on this one.
Awesome works good too.
I've always used cleaning wipes frst then Armor All wipes to add a little shine. Never spray water in engine bay, electrical parts and belts could be an issue later. My method takes about 30min depending how detailed you want to get, but it's safe and effective. Try it😉
Are you sure it wont damage some computers and electricals while rinsed it with water?im a bit hesitant it might damage electrical because of the water
Most modern cars have no issues and I have done it this way for over 10 years with no problems. But you need to use it at your own risk since I can't see your car or situation.
Here goes nothin😅my car is nissan qashqai i think in America it’s called rogue will this also applicable in old car like 2009 model toyota innova?
@@raizensheng Another thing you can do is to use the plastic bag like I did to cover your fuses, etc. This was you can have more protection.
Since Im not used to it, I really am hesitant to do it. I worry that the electrical parts might shortage when they get wet.
@@fshs9028 Do you drive your car in the rain? Same thing.
Aside from the alternator did you cover any other electrical components? I'm planning on doing this today, but don't want to ruin anything or short anything out. That being said, all wires are solid, no cracks or splits that i need to look out for.
Best engine cleaning video out there. Car dealerships that turn trade ins use the exact technique
Well Done. Great product , will look for it. You just explained the facts and no 'chatter' like others do. Thank you !
Thank you very much I appreciate that a lot
Thanks for this advice. I can’t wait to get this P21S and clean my engine per your instructions. I was always afraid I would short something out, but I’m glad I am wrong about that.
If you drive in the rain then your engine is wet🤷🏻♂️
@nathan hunter
The bottom of the engine will prob get a little wet and the rest of it will stay dry. That’s why all electrical connections are on top and sides , they stay dry
Would have been MORE impressed if the engine was really greasy and older. Just sayin
No you are completely right. Looks like a brand new car.
Yup that's what I was thinking exactly.
heavily coated in..........dust. filthy. no really...
I use purple power diluted with dawn and use a paint brush then use a nozzle on the mist setting and rinse motor off , I cover alternator and fuse box with plastic bags. Done this for years then wipe it all down with meguires for interior spray on rag and wipe down everything especially rubber hoses I don't spray and let set looks better but dust sticks to everything easily
You should stop using McGuire's on your engine. It leaves a film that dirt sticks to just like the Gunk engine degreaser it also attracts dust this method here works and it does not attract dust.
Can I use that total auto wash for interior ??
Damn! That hella worked! I'm still afraid to house it down so I just use a microfiber towel and spray method
Me too im wondering will i be ok with my steamer and a rag...i just dont want to risk short circuit anything
Wow lost of words. Thank u very much for this product i have been using the old stuff that come in a can a has very bad odor i think is called gunk.
Thank u very much for that video.
I used to use Gunk when I was a teen, scary stuff. Try this once and you will love it. I have never seen anything restore plastics and grease like this. amzn.to/2M4u3Es
love how simple this man made cleaning a car engine! will give this a try. cant wait to see that super clean engine again!
This is a sales scam. The product May be good, but the video i BS. All the part were previously coated with something. Notice the water behavoiur when he is drying. The enige bay was just dusty, almost any cleaner would give the same results.
i didnt give it a try (was lazy) 😅 saved myself from BS bcus of my lazyness lol. i watched scotty kilmer he said its useless to clean ur engine bay anyways n to save me BIG money i take scotty’s advices 110% 💪😎. love that man! most honest car mechanic out there in the whole world!
@@peterripuli9982 Good bro, dont fall for scams. Personally I do like a clean engine bay, but i only do it 1 or 2 times a year. Ill check out Scotty, I like no BS people :)
@@peterripuli9982 if you truly want to clean your engine bay I'd do it the way chrisfix demonstrated. This way puts nearly all of your electrical components, chips and some other parts at risk especially since they didn't even show to disconnect the battery or let the engine bay dry before starting the car. Virtually every procedure shown was a "How not to clean your engine bay properly" video.
i have a 2015 subaru crosstrek. Can i do that on my engine as well? do i need to cover anything else besides the alternator? thanks bro. nice video btw
What about engines that have individual coil packs for each spark plug, can you spray them?
It was only dusty. Fir oily grimy engine use super clean degreaser from Walmart.
Guess I'll play Picasso this weekend
Silver, I love your videos, but this is not a dirty engine.
Exactly. That was new engine that recently drove down dirt road.
🤣🤝🤣
Use a degreaser instead, I been washing my engine on my 2000 honda odyssey and never had an issue.
They intentionally sprayed it with dirty water and let it dry. Fake af
How about a 15 year old truck with an engine never cleaned before? th-cam.com/video/8aMKkUcTTJ4/w-d-xo.html
That was fast 😮 I would love to give it a try. But I don't know how to get the product
This is all good, but a lot of these older and even newer vehicles has the fuse panel inside the engine. Like my 2005 Ford Explorer Limited. You definitely can't get those wet nor the spark plugs and wires. Your vehicle will not stae5 or if it does it will run rough till it dries itself out. I personally never tried that product. I just know for a fact you cannot get certain things wet in your engine.
Awesome content with clear concise info for so many projects and products. And THANK YOU FOR KEEPING YOUR VIDEOS SHORT AND TO THE POINT! ✊
Really like the Total Auto wash BTW. I'm sold.
So I've only used this pressure washer one time. th-cam.com/users/postUgkxfQauTxLT0JLSvqkq10rD79TU4k0Vz8zP The one time I used it, it worked great. I recently had new siding installed but kept the old gutters and small areas surrounding my house that weren't replaced so they looked horrible and dirty because of the new siding. I needed to get it cleaned asap. When I used the pressure washer, man it just melted all the dirt and grime that was on those areas of my house. I used that krud kutter soap and it was over after that. Easy to assemble, feels durable, very simple to use. Also, I purchased a used one to save money and there was absolutely nothing wrong with it. I want to get more use out of it so I think I'll be washing the cars and update this comment as time goes on.
Thank you so much for your invaluable information, highly appreciate it, have a great day, keep it up the outstanding work.
Thanks for share the video and what is the name the part that you covered with plastic? Thanks again.
The 'alternator'