Member Since: 08 Feb 2009
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How to clean the engine bay
Hi,
I am looking to clean my engine bay - it's covered in mud etc. I want to be able to do this on a regular basis. has anyone got any suggestions of the best way of doing this?
I am thinking steam cleaner, but I don't know if that's recommended or not? If it is does anyone have any suggestions on what one to get?
Thanks
StuD3 HSE MY05 Auto
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27th Nov 2009 4:28 pm
SJR
Member Since: 09 Aug 2006
Location: East Manchester
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Or try a search for +engine +clean to see a few more threads I believe that every human has a finite number of heart-beats. I don't intend to waste any of mine running around doing exercises.
Buzz Aldrin (1930 -
27th Nov 2009 4:35 pm
Stu
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Location: Hampshire
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So no steam cleaners then?D3 HSE MY05 Auto
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27th Nov 2009 4:43 pm
SJR
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If you can make it look like that without using a steam cleaner, then you can save your money and buy some other toys
I'm sure jkp will be happy to sell you the products to get a similar result I believe that every human has a finite number of heart-beats. I don't intend to waste any of mine running around doing exercises.
Buzz Aldrin (1930 -
27th Nov 2009 4:47 pm
sideview
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Not tried steam, I wonder if the seals would like that or not. I find that a spray-on engine grime cleaner helps tremendously in the hard to reach places, let it sit then hose it off and all clean I'm not so good at giving advice...may I offer you a sarcastic comment instead?
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Well I guess I'll give the APC cleaner a go and the a gentle hose off!D3 HSE MY05 Auto
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27th Nov 2009 4:51 pm
crwoody
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Just watch out for getting water down behind the battery if you're using a hose or jet-wash, there are some very sensitive electrical connectors down there that send the car into "Loopy mode" if they get wet Clive
27th Nov 2009 5:02 pm
jkp
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Once you cover the engine with the APC, agitate with a soft brush to loosen up the hard to get to bits then either hose or pressure wash off. Just dont go mental with the PW. Your more looking for a rinse than to blast dirt off.
1st Apr 2010 4:31 pm
jkp
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Just noticed over 4 months to reply.
How did you get on
1st Apr 2010 4:32 pm
Stu
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Well I did try the APC route and results were reasonable. To be fair 1, I didn't have much APC. 2, I didn't hose it off I just used a jug of water 3, I did remember to agitate it with a brush. However overall the engine bay was much cleaner. As the weather gets warmer I'll give it a decent go. Probably after Hogmoor.D3 HSE MY05 Auto
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