How To Clean Car Engine Outside

Here i show how i have cleaned my car and truck engines for years.

How to clean car engine outside. How to clean your car engine in under 5 minutes with the best results ever. Apply additional coats if needed to really greasy areas. So start the engine and let it run for about five minutes for best engine cleaner results. Then rinse with a water mist using as little water as possible.

Warmer weather especially low humidity with some wind will help dry the. Also works to clean power equipment too. Use an automotive wash mitt get it soapy in the bucket and scrub up the engine bay just like you would a rear quarter panel then rinse. No pressure washer no scrubbing perfect results makes your engine like new.

Because all the aforementioned baddies can seriously deteriorate nonmetal parts and wiring keep the under the hood area as clean as possible. For heavy deposits use a parts brush it is long handled so you can easily reach all parts of the engine. Very dirty engines need five minutes for the degreaser to loosen everything. Remove any debris caught in the engine bay.

An engine degreaser works best when the grease is warm and soft. Ideally pick a warm day. If your car engine is clean let the degreaser soak in for about three minutes. Plus it protects your belts and hoses.

It requires no water scrubbing or heavy degreasers. Protecting and preparing your dirty engine. For moderate to light buildup there is no need to use a hand brush. If its 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.

Use an automotive car wash soap to finish cleaning the engine bay the same way you would clean the exterior. There are many brands of engine degreaser you can choose. If the car was running flip the hood up and allow the engine to cool for at least 15 minutes.