Power Washing the Engine
How often do you wash it and what special measures do you take.
I have a power washer, the car( CR-V) is going to be 3 yrs old and I never have washed under the hood, its not real dirty, but it would be nice to clean it up. Thanks Tom. |
Re: Power Washing the Engine
Hi Tom,
I would be a bit wary about putting the power washer under the bonnet. There are many delicate electrical connections lurking around in there. You would probably be better getting an engine cleaner and using it sparingly on the parts you want to clean. Then rinse it of with a minimal amount of water - not from the power washer. Stay well clear of any electrics and sensors - if you really need to clean them, do it with a soft cloth and some WD-40, or similar. Good luck, and Merry Christmas, Gary "tflfb" <fuksatw@qwest.net> wrote in message news:PphGb.4$D35.4649@news.uswest.net... > How often do you wash it and what special measures do you take. > > I have a power washer, the car( CR-V) is going to be 3 yrs old and I never > have washed under the hood, its not real dirty, but it would be nice to > clean it up. > > Thanks > > Tom. > > |
Re: Power Washing the Engine
Hi Tom,
I would be a bit wary about putting the power washer under the bonnet. There are many delicate electrical connections lurking around in there. You would probably be better getting an engine cleaner and using it sparingly on the parts you want to clean. Then rinse it of with a minimal amount of water - not from the power washer. Stay well clear of any electrics and sensors - if you really need to clean them, do it with a soft cloth and some WD-40, or similar. Good luck, and Merry Christmas, Gary "tflfb" <fuksatw@qwest.net> wrote in message news:PphGb.4$D35.4649@news.uswest.net... > How often do you wash it and what special measures do you take. > > I have a power washer, the car( CR-V) is going to be 3 yrs old and I never > have washed under the hood, its not real dirty, but it would be nice to > clean it up. > > Thanks > > Tom. > > |
Re: Power Washing the Engine
Hi Tom,
I would be a bit wary about putting the power washer under the bonnet. There are many delicate electrical connections lurking around in there. You would probably be better getting an engine cleaner and using it sparingly on the parts you want to clean. Then rinse it of with a minimal amount of water - not from the power washer. Stay well clear of any electrics and sensors - if you really need to clean them, do it with a soft cloth and some WD-40, or similar. Good luck, and Merry Christmas, Gary "tflfb" <fuksatw@qwest.net> wrote in message news:PphGb.4$D35.4649@news.uswest.net... > How often do you wash it and what special measures do you take. > > I have a power washer, the car( CR-V) is going to be 3 yrs old and I never > have washed under the hood, its not real dirty, but it would be nice to > clean it up. > > Thanks > > Tom. > > |
Re: Power Washing the Engine
Hi Tom,
I would be a bit wary about putting the power washer under the bonnet. There are many delicate electrical connections lurking around in there. You would probably be better getting an engine cleaner and using it sparingly on the parts you want to clean. Then rinse it of with a minimal amount of water - not from the power washer. Stay well clear of any electrics and sensors - if you really need to clean them, do it with a soft cloth and some WD-40, or similar. Good luck, and Merry Christmas, Gary "tflfb" <fuksatw@qwest.net> wrote in message news:PphGb.4$D35.4649@news.uswest.net... > How often do you wash it and what special measures do you take. > > I have a power washer, the car( CR-V) is going to be 3 yrs old and I never > have washed under the hood, its not real dirty, but it would be nice to > clean it up. > > Thanks > > Tom. > > |
Re: Power Washing the Engine
On Wed, 24 Dec 2003 08:30:01 -0600, "tflfb" <fuksatw@qwest.net> wrote:
>How often do you wash it and what special measures do you take. Almost never. Environmental regulations at work.. I tend to cover alternators, fuse boxes, etc then go through with a garden hose. I also take a can or two of brake kleen and clean off heavy deposits of oil if I see any. __________________ Note: To reply, replace the word 'spam' embedded in return address with 'mail'. N38.6 W121.4 |
Re: Power Washing the Engine
On Wed, 24 Dec 2003 08:30:01 -0600, "tflfb" <fuksatw@qwest.net> wrote:
>How often do you wash it and what special measures do you take. Almost never. Environmental regulations at work.. I tend to cover alternators, fuse boxes, etc then go through with a garden hose. I also take a can or two of brake kleen and clean off heavy deposits of oil if I see any. __________________ Note: To reply, replace the word 'spam' embedded in return address with 'mail'. N38.6 W121.4 |
Re: Power Washing the Engine
On Wed, 24 Dec 2003 08:30:01 -0600, "tflfb" <fuksatw@qwest.net> wrote:
>How often do you wash it and what special measures do you take. Almost never. Environmental regulations at work.. I tend to cover alternators, fuse boxes, etc then go through with a garden hose. I also take a can or two of brake kleen and clean off heavy deposits of oil if I see any. __________________ Note: To reply, replace the word 'spam' embedded in return address with 'mail'. N38.6 W121.4 |
Re: Power Washing the Engine
On Wed, 24 Dec 2003 08:30:01 -0600, "tflfb" <fuksatw@qwest.net> wrote:
>How often do you wash it and what special measures do you take. Almost never. Environmental regulations at work.. I tend to cover alternators, fuse boxes, etc then go through with a garden hose. I also take a can or two of brake kleen and clean off heavy deposits of oil if I see any. __________________ Note: To reply, replace the word 'spam' embedded in return address with 'mail'. N38.6 W121.4 |
Re: Power Washing the Engine
In article <PphGb.4$D35.4649@news.uswest.net>, "tflfb" <fuksatw@qwest.net>
wrote: > How often do you wash it and what special measures do you take. > > I have a power washer, the car( CR-V) is going to be 3 yrs old and I never > have washed under the hood, its not real dirty, but it would be nice to > clean it up. > > Thanks > > Tom. I agree with the intelligent poster that told you not to use a power washer since water could get into electrical connections and cause them to short out once you start the engine--expensive to repair. Spot clean certain areas--one at a time--avoiding any areas where water could cause damage. If you are cleaning near one of those areas--cover it up with a plastic garbage bag held down with masking tape. I don't ever clean my engine since I am worried that I might end up getting water into the wrong area. |
Re: Power Washing the Engine
In article <PphGb.4$D35.4649@news.uswest.net>, "tflfb" <fuksatw@qwest.net>
wrote: > How often do you wash it and what special measures do you take. > > I have a power washer, the car( CR-V) is going to be 3 yrs old and I never > have washed under the hood, its not real dirty, but it would be nice to > clean it up. > > Thanks > > Tom. I agree with the intelligent poster that told you not to use a power washer since water could get into electrical connections and cause them to short out once you start the engine--expensive to repair. Spot clean certain areas--one at a time--avoiding any areas where water could cause damage. If you are cleaning near one of those areas--cover it up with a plastic garbage bag held down with masking tape. I don't ever clean my engine since I am worried that I might end up getting water into the wrong area. |
Re: Power Washing the Engine
In article <PphGb.4$D35.4649@news.uswest.net>, "tflfb" <fuksatw@qwest.net>
wrote: > How often do you wash it and what special measures do you take. > > I have a power washer, the car( CR-V) is going to be 3 yrs old and I never > have washed under the hood, its not real dirty, but it would be nice to > clean it up. > > Thanks > > Tom. I agree with the intelligent poster that told you not to use a power washer since water could get into electrical connections and cause them to short out once you start the engine--expensive to repair. Spot clean certain areas--one at a time--avoiding any areas where water could cause damage. If you are cleaning near one of those areas--cover it up with a plastic garbage bag held down with masking tape. I don't ever clean my engine since I am worried that I might end up getting water into the wrong area. |
Re: Power Washing the Engine
In article <PphGb.4$D35.4649@news.uswest.net>, "tflfb" <fuksatw@qwest.net>
wrote: > How often do you wash it and what special measures do you take. > > I have a power washer, the car( CR-V) is going to be 3 yrs old and I never > have washed under the hood, its not real dirty, but it would be nice to > clean it up. > > Thanks > > Tom. I agree with the intelligent poster that told you not to use a power washer since water could get into electrical connections and cause them to short out once you start the engine--expensive to repair. Spot clean certain areas--one at a time--avoiding any areas where water could cause damage. If you are cleaning near one of those areas--cover it up with a plastic garbage bag held down with masking tape. I don't ever clean my engine since I am worried that I might end up getting water into the wrong area. |
Re: Power Washing the Engine
"Gary Murison" <gary@bcmusic.fsnet.co.uk> wrote in message news:bsd7p3$81j$1@newsg4.svr.pol.co.uk... > Hi Tom, > > I would be a bit wary about putting the power washer under the bonnet. There > are many delicate electrical connections lurking around in there. > > You would probably be better getting an engine cleaner and using it > sparingly on the parts you want to clean. Then rinse it of with a minimal > amount of water - not from the power washer. Stay well clear of any > electrics and sensors - if you really need to clean them, do it with a soft > cloth and some WD-40, or similar. Should never use WD-40 on electrical connections, or around them. Water displacement type 40 not only lubricates, displaces water, and such, BUT its is also a good insulator. If you want to have to scrub and reset sprung connectors though, go right ahead > > Good luck, and Merry Christmas, > > Gary > > > "tflfb" <fuksatw@qwest.net> wrote in message > news:PphGb.4$D35.4649@news.uswest.net... > > How often do you wash it and what special measures do you take. > > > > I have a power washer, the car( CR-V) is going to be 3 yrs old and I never > > have washed under the hood, its not real dirty, but it would be nice to > > clean it up. > > > > Thanks > > > > Tom. > > > > > > |
Re: Power Washing the Engine
"Gary Murison" <gary@bcmusic.fsnet.co.uk> wrote in message news:bsd7p3$81j$1@newsg4.svr.pol.co.uk... > Hi Tom, > > I would be a bit wary about putting the power washer under the bonnet. There > are many delicate electrical connections lurking around in there. > > You would probably be better getting an engine cleaner and using it > sparingly on the parts you want to clean. Then rinse it of with a minimal > amount of water - not from the power washer. Stay well clear of any > electrics and sensors - if you really need to clean them, do it with a soft > cloth and some WD-40, or similar. Should never use WD-40 on electrical connections, or around them. Water displacement type 40 not only lubricates, displaces water, and such, BUT its is also a good insulator. If you want to have to scrub and reset sprung connectors though, go right ahead > > Good luck, and Merry Christmas, > > Gary > > > "tflfb" <fuksatw@qwest.net> wrote in message > news:PphGb.4$D35.4649@news.uswest.net... > > How often do you wash it and what special measures do you take. > > > > I have a power washer, the car( CR-V) is going to be 3 yrs old and I never > > have washed under the hood, its not real dirty, but it would be nice to > > clean it up. > > > > Thanks > > > > Tom. > > > > > > |
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