Engine Cleaning?
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Engine Cleaning?
Has anybody here cleaned off their engine? I was checking the oil the other day and was looking around the engine/compartment and was wondering if I could use a gentle spray from the hose to clean it off without causing harm to some of the components. Any thoughts?
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I clean mine about once a year at the quarter car wash. I just don't get the tip of the wand really close to anything. Every once in a while I blow the dust out with an air gun and wipe the excess away. I keep it clean because I do most of the work on it. I even wipe out the drain tray after I change the oil filter.
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I've heard of auto detailers spraying Armor All tire dressing all over engines. I've never done it though. I check the oil, ATF, coolant, etc. regularly in my 86 F250 and other classics. I don't generally lift the hood of my 2020 F150. 
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The biggest concern is the connectors...... either wrap them in plastic or by hand wash/rinse... a trickle of water is ok but you definitely don't want to spray water
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I use dawn soap and a soft brush and rag. Light spray off then use my leaf blower to get residual water off, followed by a damp towel.
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I use a nozzle sprayer attached to my water hose about once a year.
I've done this my whole life with no issues.
You might not want to eat off it, but it keeps everything looking respectable.
I've done this my whole life with no issues.
You might not want to eat off it, but it keeps everything looking respectable.
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