Car engine can be
one of the important parts for a car because it can have a big impact on car’s
running. But keeping car engine in good condition can be a difficult project. Engine
cleaning is the basic in keeping your car in good condition and operation. A
top engine cleaner can be essential. But besides
this, it cost much effort and patient as there are many things you have to
clean. With the right procedure, you can keep your engine in top condition.
Most engines are
made of metal and depend on rubber hoses, gaskets, and wiring if they’re to
work properly. Because all the aforementioned baddies can seriously deteriorate
nonmetal parts and wiring, keep the under-the-hood area as clean as possible.
If it’s beginning to look grubby, get a rag and wipe off as much of the dirt
and grease as you can without removing or moving hoses and wiring.
Never use a hose
to wash under the hood. The water can ruin the electronics. Have your engine
cleaned professionally if it’s too dirty to wipe clean yourself. When the job
is done, you should be able to keep it in good condition by simply wiping off
the area every now and then. Whenever you clean under the hood, make sure that
you clean the blow-by on the inner surface of the hood, too, and that you
remove the mud and dirt that have accumulated on the inner walls of the car’s
body and near the wheel wells.
Do not get the
engine to operating temperature, but allow it to run for a minute or so if it
is heavily soiled. Move the car to an area where the soap and material cleaned
off will not cause damage or enter a storm drain. Remove the negative terminal
cable on the battery then the positive. Cover any exposed electrical components
with a plastic bag or plastic wrap. This will prevent the electrical components of the car from being exposed to
water which will be needed.
Cover the breather
or air intake and carburetor on older engines with heavy aluminum foil or
plastic. You may choose to tape or tie this in place, since water can cause
serious problems if allowed into this area. Brush any loose dirt or debris from
the engine surfaces, either using a stiff bristle paint brush, or a plastic
bristle cleaning brush. Brush car engine cleaner on the engine, working it into
the dirtiest areas, wetting them thoroughly.
Consult the
vehicle's service manual and look up material that will be needed to clean the
engine block and other metal parts. For heavy grease, you may have to use a
solvent like mineral spirits, but engine de-greaser, available at automotive
supply stores would be better. Remove plastic after rinsing engine and cleaning
away residue of whatever chemical that you used to clean the metal components.
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