Need suggestion on cleaning up under the hood. Is there a problem using the pressure washer at the local car wash??

 

Already need to clean the engine ?

 

Mine needs to be cleaned too.

 

i have cleaned mine multiple times at the car wash, just use the wash/rinse (it never really gets that dirty)

 

I've always wondered this. Is it good to spray water in there? It seems like there's lots of places water shouldn't get. But this is definitely something that if you keep up with, it's easy.

 

So you just stick the water wand under the hood and spray down everything?

 

I take a wet towel and just wipe off everything after I'm done washing the car. I wash my car about once a week so cleaning it everytime keeps it from getting dirty enought to need to hose it down. Try autopia.org, there is a column on how to clean the engine bay properly...it's pretty involved though.

 

Wow...what you got ? water-proof TSX ? Isn't that the job of hot steamer ?

 

yeah thats how I clean the car's seats and interior too j/k

i dont drench it, i just spray it down and then wipe it clean. its not like the engine bay is water tight so I figured a little water wouldnt hurt. if I am crazy someone let me know.

 

no problem on getting engine bay wet. I do our cars about once a month with P21S Total Auto Wash and have had no problems. I dont cover anything. Just be sure not to soak the engine bay upon final rinse. You should be fine.

 

no problem washing engine with water, just make sure the car is running.