Cleaning The Engine Bay..

[punmax]

So guys I got my truck (NBS Escalade) and the engine bay got really dirty. Is it safe cleaning it with a degreaser/water (no pressure?)

[VR021302]

Just use a cloth and do it by hand

[bigredmariner]

Shouldn't hurt, I've done it like that before with no probs. Can't be much different from driving in the rain.

[Zembonez]

I wash mine at the car-wash using the high pressure rinse cycle at least 3 or 4 times a year. Always have. Never a problem.

[grumpysgmc]

Just use a cloth and do it by hand

 

 

That's how I do mine. Usually just use an old chamois and rinse it out a few times. Not really greasy dirty, just dusty dirty and doesn't take long.

[punmax]

I used a wet cloth to clean my Silverados engine bay, but on the Escalade there's actual dirt/salt in very hard to reach areas..

[66nova]

I wash mine at the car-wash using the high pressure rinse cycle at least 3 or 4 times a year. Always have. Never a problem.

 

+1

 

I have done this many times. Never a problem. Usually after cleaning it once or twice then I can keep it detailed with just a cloth.

[2005LT]

I wait till summer to do this so I can control the pressure:

 

I have a gas powered pressure washer and the first step I do is apply soap to the whole engine bay on very low pressure. Let it sit for a few minutes to loosen any grease or dirt. Then with the pressure washer engine on a low speed, I wash the bay out with medium-low pressure to remove the soap and dirt. Cleans up pretty nice this way. Using a sponge you could wipe some areas clean after soaping too if necessary.

[tobias]

So guys I got my truck (NBS Escalade) and the engine bay got really dirty. Is it safe cleaning it with a degreaser/water (no pressure?)

 

So this is going to be yours, or your family's?

 

Also, PICS or GTFO.

[ukrkoz]

dude, i have just pressure washed 91 civic engine. without any adverse effects. i can not even imagine how old has engine to be, to suffer from this. they have all those nice little silicone seals everywhere. for what it is, you can drive in water, as far as exhaust and air intake are not submerged. you ever saw Top Gear episode, when they had older cars, like mid 80s, i think, FILLED WITH WATER, and they started and drove no problems.

so, go for tire cleaner and pressure washer at any car wash station. cans of engine cleaner you buy at parts store will clean maybe 1/4th of what you need to do. you can bring ramps along to station, get her on them, do engine and undercarriage same time.

[2000DV4.8]

Also, PICS or GTFO.

 

With a certain one of those being preferred...

[alaska511]

I wash mine at the car-wash using the high pressure rinse cycle at least 3 or 4 times a year. Always have. Never a problem.

 

 

Yep, I do it every oil change. Always have, always will.

[tobias]

Also, PICS or GTFO.

 

With a certain one of those being preferred...

 

 

[Zembonez]

I used a wet cloth to clean my Silverados engine bay, but on the Escalade there's actual dirt/salt in very hard to reach areas..

just wash it Jas.

[2000DV4.8]

Also, PICS or GTFO.

 

With a certain one of those being preferred...

 

 

 

 

And my eyes are tired.