The motor car washing is a very important, because it allows you to remove any element of dirt under the hood. However, it is also good not to approach this operation too easily, considering that it is a rather delicate activity, which could expose you to various risks if carried out with little skill.
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1 Advantages of car engine wash
2 How to clean the engine
3 DIY car engine wash
Advantages of car engine wash
The first thing we want to share with all our readers is the reasons why we should periodically wash the car engine.
Firstly, a clean engine allows you to make your car look better. Which, during the sale (and not only!) Can only determine different added values.
Secondly, a clean engine will allow the owner and mechanic’s eyes to be able to identify any defects more easily, and make any necessary or preferable repairs accordingly.
How to clean the engine
But how to clean the engine?
Probably, if you have already searched for information on this topic online, you have come across some rather explicit advice on using a high-pressure cleaner.
Well, actually this device is able to guarantee you a good cleaning of the engine compartment but … attention: its use certainly cannot be indiscriminate, because it could damage various components of the engine, especially in the event that the water, accidentally, ends up with entering the plug connections, causing problems with the electrical system and, therefore, possible permanent damage.
We also remind you that cleaning with high pressure must be carried out strictly cold, because aiming the jet of water on an overheated engine would lead to serious consequences, deforming the metal parts and opening cracks in the engine compartment.
DIY car engine wash
Now that it is clearer how to approach the engine cleaning operation with awareness , let’s try to understand how you can do the car engine wash yourself.
The first thing you need to get is a piece of cardboard, or an old throwaway rug, which you will need to place under the engine compartment. Then, get a degreasing cleaner, cloths, a brush and a laundry brush that is not overly aggressive, as well as clothes that will probably get dirty (and therefore you will have to trash or wash). Finally, also get a brake cleaner, which you can easily buy off the shelf.
Once you have got everything you need to be able to wash the car engine properly, you just have to wait until the engine is completely cold (we have already mentioned the dangers of such an engine operation hot!).
Then, spray the cleaner on the engine and let it act for the time that is indicated by the manufacturer of the substance. Then, wash the engine, working from top to bottom, with the brush and with the cloths, helping you – for the smaller parts – with a brush. Use brake cleaner to remove stubborn stains.
Of course, avoid smoking during the whole operation! When handling particularly flammable detergents, the risk of creating uncontrollable flames is particularly high.
Furthermore, take care to carry out the entire operation in a particularly ventilated place, which can therefore allow good air circulation. Also, do not forget, at the end of the whole operation, to be able to dispose and dispose of all the equipment used correctly, with particular reference to the pollutants that are contained within the solvents and detergents that you have used or that are advanced.
And if you do not feel like carrying out such an operation independently, all you have to do is ask for support from a qualified mechanic, who will be able to wash the car engine for you, donating to the compartment of the hood the shine it deserves!
