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Old Nov 25, 2005 | 09:12 AM
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cleaning 6 liter engine

I was wondering if you could clean the 6 liter engine at a car wash without messing something up or should you be careful not to get water in some areas.Any help would be appreciated.I have a 2005 cc 4x4 king ranch with 7000 miles no problems so far.I had a early 2003 bought bavk by ford for the many problems that I had.
 
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Old Nov 25, 2005 | 01:13 PM
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I have washed mine several times at the car wash. I leave it running while I do it. I always let it sit and idle while I wash the rest of the truck first then the engine.
 
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Old Nov 25, 2005 | 01:28 PM
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Your owners manual shows you what you need to cover when you do it.
 
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Old Nov 25, 2005 | 01:32 PM
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I would be sure to try to wash the engine while it is cool - not hot. To prevent too fast of metal cooldown and tempering of metals.
 
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