2019-2022 guys, Dirty Engine Bay and Engine?

[Diamond817]

I have a 21 RST 4wd, I drive 75% highway, 25% city, no off-roading ever (I know), no industrial areas, and have about 37,000mls now. I've noticed the engine bay and engine in this truck likes to get dusty and dirty, like everything gets covered. I low pressure rinsed it down and it cleaned up easily, but a few thousand miles and it's covered in dust and dirt again. Has anybody else experienced this? Does it have something to do with the new design of these trucks? I don't have the Z71 skid plates, could that have something to do with it?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Edited December 19, 2022 by Diamond817

[calgator73]

12 minutes ago, Diamond817 said:

I have a 21 RST 4wd, I drive 75% highway, 25% city, no off-roading ever (I know), no industrial areas, and have about 37,000mls now. I've noticed the engine bay and engine in this truck likes to get dusty and dirty, like everything gets covered. I low pressure rinsed it down and it cleaned up easily, but a few thousand miles and it's covered in dust and dirt again. Has anybody else experienced this? Does it have something to do with the new design of these trucks? I don't have the Z71 skid plates, could that have something to do with it?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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I don't know... since I got my driver's license when I was 16 I've washed my engine bay down every single time I've washed a vehicle.  It just so happens that some weeks are worse than others.

[It's Tim]

[Diamond817]

1 minute ago, It's Tim said:

I don't get it.

[GN2018]

25 minutes ago, Diamond817 said:

I don't get it.

I’m assuming it’s another example of things that drive people with OCD nuts.  I’ve noticed the dust in my engine compartment and the phone cord drives me nuts, so it confirms my OCD.  I’ve thought about cleaning the engine area but I’m concerned about spraying water in there and wiping it down would be quite the chore.  Maybe a low power leaf blower?

[Diamond817]

Well, at least it's just not my truck that's doing it.

[Bamacommander]

Every time I wash my truck, I will use the  towel that I dry the truck with to wipe down the engine bay. That seems to do the trick. I don’t feel comfortable spraying water into the engine compartment. Too many electrical components that could be compromised. 

[64BAwagon]

A light rinse and a blow out with my leaf blower and......This is about as dirty as mine ever gets. Occasionally I will use armor all in the spray can on it since its just sprayed on and it doesnt require any wiping. 

Edited December 20, 2022 by 64BAwagon

[Denali_1500]

If you think the top side of the engine compartment is dirty, you better never slide up under the thing and look at the transmission and oil pan area. You will be highly disappointed what collects there off the roads.