engine washing
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From: Double Oak, TX
engine washing
for years i have always washed/cleaned my gas engines either at a car wash or at home by spraying a bottle of 409 or simple green then rinseing with water.
any reason the same can't be done with this diesel ?
any thing to look out for ?
any reason the same can't be done with this diesel ?
any thing to look out for ?
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When I have time, there is a car wash just down the street from me.
First start of the day I drive down there and wash the engine bay and engine.
But the engine temp is lower than the wash water at the car wash when I get there.
The only thing you have to watch is spraying cold water on the IP when it is hot.
When the engine is cold or barely warm, spray it all off.
First start of the day I drive down there and wash the engine bay and engine.
But the engine temp is lower than the wash water at the car wash when I get there.
The only thing you have to watch is spraying cold water on the IP when it is hot.
When the engine is cold or barely warm, spray it all off.
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thanks,
i always hate working on a dirty engine, it usually makes what ever your doing even more of a hassle.
i usually wash off my other vehicles' engines and under carriages 3-4 times a year , usually right after i change the oil.
i always hate working on a dirty engine, it usually makes what ever your doing even more of a hassle.
i usually wash off my other vehicles' engines and under carriages 3-4 times a year , usually right after i change the oil.
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As susceptible as these trucks can be to wiring problems, I'd think twice before putting
water under the hood. I had an 86 gasser that I gave away because I got tired of problems
with bad connections everywhere under the hood.
That said, I'd rather work on a clean engine any day...
water under the hood. I had an 86 gasser that I gave away because I got tired of problems
with bad connections everywhere under the hood.
That said, I'd rather work on a clean engine any day...
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