How to Detail your Engine Bay (Basic)

[6UE5t]

aku tadak berani spray my engine... later sensor kaput... habis saya

If ECU is in passenger compartment then no problem. If in Engine compartment then take real care...

I also don't dare spray my engines, especially my Mark X. Even if ECU is inside the cabin but if some sensors or electrical got short then might impact the ECU so I don't want to take any risk.

 

[RENESIS VIII]

I clean mine weekly. But not as extensive as the guide in this one.

 

[vr2turbo]

I also don't dare spray my engines, especially my Mark X. Even if ECU is inside the cabin but if some sensors or electrical got short then might impact the ECU so I don't want to take any risk.

My Hyundai, Chery SUV and VR all gets their engine cleaned.......

 

[vr2turbo]

I clean mine weekly. But not as extensive as the guide in this one.

But still, weekly woh! real hardcore ......hhahahhahahahha

 

[RENESIS VIII]

But still, weekly woh! real hardcore ......hhahahhahahahha

Easier to take care since dirt and dust din't have time to accumulate. Just wipe with wet cloth.

 

[6UE5t]

My Hyundai, Chery SUV and VR all gets their engine cleaned.......

I had bad experience before with my first Lancer 4G67 when the ECU suddenly got fried. We suspect because the engine was sprayed when my dad's driver took it to a car wash.

 

[vr2turbo]

Easier to take care since dirt and dust din't have time to accumulate. Just wipe with wet cloth.

That one not considered engine cleaning, engine wipe down......hhahahhahahha

That reminds me years ago, I think before you were born, the guard at my company, during night shift nothing much to do so he cleans his car. Engine part he soak a cloth with kerosene and wipe. Real squeaky clean......lol

 

[ken yeang]

Kerosene can be harmful/damaging certain plastic parts in the engine bay.

For me, I use WD40, removes dirt easily, repel water, and it gives abit of shine in the engine bay. but now WD40 price has gone up.....haih....

 

[vr2turbo]

Kerosene can be harmful/damaging certain plastic parts in the engine bay.

For me, I use WD40, removes dirt easily, repel water, and it gives abit of shine in the engine bay. but now WD40 price has gone up.....haih....

That was those days long ago. WD40 also oily will attract dust to stick.
Best to detail with water base engine wash, then rinse with water. Wipe or then let dry then prep with Vinyl dressing on the plastic and rubber parts. This will give nice shine.....

 

[vr2turbo]

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[lsm1991]

and now i feel like im obliged to clean my engine bay as well =="

 

[vr2turbo]

and now i feel like im obliged to clean my engine bay as well =="

Many only clean the car exterior and passenger compartment only.....hhahahhahaha

 

[lsm1991]

Many only clean the car exterior and passenger compartment only.....hhahahhahaha

i wipe with cloth only..... dont dare go further than that so all the grummy oil and grime is still stuck there T^T (also access is horrible on my car.... )

 

[vr2turbo]

Spray those chemicals then power wash off, but that is more dangerous.........hhahhahhahaha

 

[RENESIS VIII]

Many only clean the car exterior and passenger compartment only.....hhahahhahaha

I clean the engine more than passenger compartment. Passenger compartment rarely gets dirty compared to engine. Or that is because I don't usually fetch any passengers.

i wipe with cloth only..... dont dare go further than that so all the grummy oil and grime is still stuck there T^T (also access is horrible on my car.... )

Same, I wipe with cloth only and also old toothbrush to clean certain areas.