adreano17

This car's engine bay has NEVER seen water. See my detail technique on SAFELY MAINTAINING the bay.





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E46CT

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In terms of washing an engine, when I used to have an engine, i would spray it down with pressured water. no issues. as long as you dont put water in the wrong areas for too long or too high of pressure.

adreano17

As mentioned in the video, there are times to use water. However, continuous introduction of water and without correct technique will increase chances of issues down the road.

Ideally, you really do not want to use water for maintaining the bay’s appearance.

Even with proper technique, water is still not as ideal as cleaning without for many reasons.

KennyFSU

Good video and that's way more involved than my process of just using a damp rag lol.

adreano17

🤣 thanks bro! Ideally, maintaining it with a damp rag/dressing is the end goal. Much better than water for sure.

E46CT

i guess people that drive in rain are screwed them.

engine bays are designed to come into contact with heavy amounts of water. the parts, wiring, connectors etc. are designed for it. As long as you use common sense you're fine. don't spray overly hot parts, don't direct water into any sensitive areas, etc. just use common sense. 25+ years detailing engine bays, zero issues. using high pressure too, even. engine bays are one of those things where you want to be thorough and you can't do that with a damp rag and a spray bottle of cleaner.

for maintenance cleans, sure rag is fine. but for heavy cleans, you'll need water.

didn't watch the video but that's how i've done it forever.

regardless, i won't have to worry about any engine for a while. that spot under the hood is now taken by my groceries.

adreano17

We are comparing rain with pressurized water? You didn’t even watch the video, you just want to argue…

LeX2K

That engine way was barely dirty. I was ALL my cars with water and soap never had any issues.