Clean Engine
Date: Nov 6th, 2007 5:58:01 am - Subscribe
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When somebody tells you that you need to have your engine cleaned, I'm sure you think about going to a mechanic and having your engine opened and cleaned. But on this post, we are not gonna touch on that but instead focus on the outside of an engine.
Just like the exterior of your car which looks good when clean, your engine's exterior should also be clean. This is one mark of being a responsible car owner. Good thing Wikihow has these recommended steps on cleaning your car's engine:
- Remove the negative terminal cable on the battery then the positive.
- Cover any exposed electrical components with a plastic bag. This will prevent the electrical components of the car from being exposed to water which will be needed.
- Get a garden hose. Thoroughly rinse the engine.
- Consult the vehicle's service manual and look up material that will be needed to clean the engine block and other metal parts. Some WD-40 would be nice, but be cautious, because it is highly flammable; but engine de-greaser, available at auto supply stores would be better. Be sure to follow the instructions on the container.
- Remove plastic after rinsing engine and cleaning away residue of the WD-40 or whatever chemical that you used to clean the metal components
- Allow engine to run for an hour or two or until the engine has completely dried.
By cleaning your car's engine on the outside, you would not only feel good about yourself but you are also protecting your car. Although the inside of an engine is where the most important processes happens, you should also remember that the exterior of the engine is still related to the operation of the powerplant.
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