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Jan 27, 2008 | 02:21 PM

tomdoggie

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Dirty Motor

My 04 5.4 needs a bath, can I pressure wash my engine or not?

Jan 27, 2008 | 02:27 PM

Etta-Ford

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I think it would be ok, just make sure you cover up any electrical components, fuse box, air filter etc. They contain things pretty good these days.

Jan 27, 2008 | 02:57 PM

bamacommander

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Do not use any steam. The steam can seep into the electrical fittings and cause problems. With all the electrical fittings I would find other ways to clean the engine other than using water pressure.

Jan 27, 2008 | 03:08 PM

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I wouldn't do it,I pressure washed an 94 GMC that I used to have and it screwed up my windsheild wippers, Have not pressure washed one since.

Jan 27, 2008 | 03:32 PM

osbornk

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DO NOT PRESSURE WASH! It will force water past seals and connections and cause all kinds of problems. I wouldn't wash but if you do, don't use high pressure.

Jan 27, 2008 | 06:34 PM

Trevor1

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don't do it, unless its a show truck don't worry about the motor being dirty there is too much to screw up under there

Jan 27, 2008 | 06:36 PM

pukemon

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don't hit it directly with the high pressure, or just use a water hose and make the pressure with your thumb. hitting up your engine and all other components, especially electrical, with high pressure is asking for trouble.