cleaning the engine
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cleaning the engine
Ok this might be a stupid question but here goes. I want to power wash my engine compartment soon. With all the salt this winter here in MA. I want to clean it good. I'll use some type of engine degreaser first then power wash it down. It's onlt a 1600 PSI washer. Is there anything I need to cover or be concerned about.
Thanks in advance.
2000 X Limited
Thanks in advance.
2000 X Limited
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Your owners manual shows a page of what to cover... or maybe it's the additonal diesel booklet for diesel engines???
Usually it's the electronic stuff and airfilter. I have washed mine off and the key is not to hold it in any one position and "force" water into small key areas. Just give it a gentle rising and slowy go over all areas 1 or 2 times.
Good luck,
Usually it's the electronic stuff and airfilter. I have washed mine off and the key is not to hold it in any one position and "force" water into small key areas. Just give it a gentle rising and slowy go over all areas 1 or 2 times.
Good luck,
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Just don't stick the nozzle of the power washer right against the the electrical components and you will be fine. I wash my engine a couple of times a year with the degreaser and have had no problems.
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All I have ever used is Simple Green to clean my engines. 2000 Ex with a V10, I spray it with full strenght Simple Green and let it soak alittle, then just spray with a garden hose. Has always com very clean and doesn't leave that white resedue I always got with the spray engine cleaners.
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