Thread: Dirty engine compartment
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Old Oct 2, 2025 | 05:54 PM
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Default Re: Dirty engine compartment
Originally Posted by Myopic
Yesterday, I spent about an hour cleaning various parts of the engine compartment with a wet sponge and paper towels.
I wish I'd taken a picture before cleaning, so you could see how dirty everything was...
Do you also clean your car in this area?
Some ask me how I keep my engine bay so clean.
With a cool engine temperature I cover the alternator with plastic and lightly spray everywhere with a garden hose and rinse away dust.
Then go for a drive and let the engine heat dry everything completely.
Then simply detail with any product you choose to restore the black surfaces.
***I have NO oil leakage but if you do, spray oily area with Simple Green and allow about 10 minutes for it to penetrate areas applied before rinsing as I did here.
***Note: If you remove your OEM engine cover be sure to cover the throttle body (Air inlet) completely with plastic !!




 
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