Calgary Jeep Association
4x4 Related Groups => Tech Talk => Topic started by: DewaldJ on July 18, 2013, 03:48:21 PM
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Is it a good idea to clean the the mud off the engine with a pressure washer or hose or just leave it?
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I use simple green, pretty well a full bottle, let it soak and then use a garden hose to wash it all off.
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The pressure washer is fast and easy....unless all that pressure forces water into somewhere it doesn't belong. If you keep the pressure washer a godo distance away from the engine, you'll probably be okay.
Binare's method would work pretty well too - and there's less chance of getting water somewhere it doesn't belong.
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i use the tire cleaner at the car wash, let it soak then spray it off. Its green as well.
Big bucket off Peigan & 25st
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Washing your engine is never "green"
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Except when the copper parts are corroded.
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I put a tea towel in the air in take just incase I oops. And pressure wash. Just don't forget to pull it out
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I never pull it out :P
I'm always a little leery of using a pressure washer in the engine bay. I've had mixed results on a variety of vehicles. Water seems to find it's way into bad places regardless of how careful I am. I often just use a rag and some degreaser, and then rinse off with low pressure, like a garden hose. Mostly the Jeep stays dirty though. 8)
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I pressure wash the eng and eng bay after wheeling. I hate having a dirty eng/bay! I use the tire cleaner/eng cleaner that comes out at the car wash. It also gives me a chance to make sure that all the mud is gone and every thing is in good shape ( belts,hoses,general condition)