Calgary Jeep Association

4x4 Related Groups => Tech Talk => Topic started by: DewaldJ on July 18, 2013, 03:48:21 PM

Title: Engine cleaning
Post by: DewaldJ on July 18, 2013, 03:48:21 PM
Is it a good idea to clean the the mud off the engine with a pressure washer or hose or just leave it?
Title: Re: Re: Engine cleaning
Post by: binare on July 18, 2013, 04:15:20 PM
I use simple green, pretty well a full bottle, let it soak and then use a garden hose to wash it all off.
Title: Re: Engine cleaning
Post by: w squared on July 18, 2013, 04:35:15 PM
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.
Title: Re: Engine cleaning
Post by: bullitt85 on July 19, 2013, 10:01:47 AM
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
Title: Re: Re: Engine cleaning
Post by: binare on July 19, 2013, 11:17:39 AM
Washing your engine is never "green"
Title: Re: Engine cleaning
Post by: w squared on July 19, 2013, 11:37:32 AM
Except when the copper parts are corroded.
Title: Re: Engine cleaning
Post by: Teeka on July 21, 2013, 09:37:49 AM
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
Title: Re: Engine cleaning
Post by: Sean778 on July 21, 2013, 08:23:33 PM
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)
Title: Re: Engine cleaning
Post by: jkrubi on July 21, 2013, 10:52:33 PM
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)