How to clean the car engine
The cleaning of the engine of our car is a maintenance task that we must carry out every two years if the main use of the vehicle is by city, or with an annual frequency in the event that we often travel through mountain areas, as there is more possibilities of introducing elements such as leaves, mud or earth.
Excessive dust in the motor can cause the radiator to plug up and subsequent cooling problems. A dirty engine, in addition, will have more obstacles to dissipate the heat, with what its general operation will not be optimal. In .com we explain step by step how to clean the car engine .
- Brush
- Brush
- Dry cleaning product
- Suede
- Pressure water gun
- Bags
- Scotch tape
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Whether we choose to clean the engine of the car with a brush simply, or if we prefer to use water under pressure - something almost essential if we take the vehicle often on dirt roads - the engine must be cold.
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In the event that the car is not very dirty, it will suffice that we use a brush or a brush to remove excess dust. In addition, we can spray the engine with one of the many products that we will find in specialized stores to carry out dry cleaning .
With a chamois, we can apply more strength in areas where the brush or brush action has not sufficed.
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The alternative for motors that are dirtier is the cleaning with water under pressure, although not all cars admit it, so we must consult the manual of our car beforehand.
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When we have confirmed that we can wash the engine of the car with water under pressure, we have to cover the alternator and other electrical parts with plastics attached with adhesive tape.
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With the car cold, we apply water under pressure on the engine, avoiding those electrical parts covered by plastics and focusing on the areas that we detect that have more dirt.
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Once the water is applied, we can start the engine and let it idle (minimum number of revolutions) for a few minutes so that the heat helps us to dry the area completely before starting the march.
