Washing under the hood

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Dec 6, 2007 | 09:50 AM

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Black Ice

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From: San Diego, CA

Re: Washing under the hood

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Originally Posted by Soybean

I've thought about this, but was too afraid to spray water everywhere. But if you guys do it, I guess it'll be safe.

If you guys do it... and it brakes down.... OUR WILL TOO

!! lmao

Dec 7, 2007 | 06:38 AM

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giantquesadilla

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From: San Diego, CA, USA

Re: Washing under the hood

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Originally Posted by Soybean

I've thought about this, but was too afraid to spray water everywhere. But if you guys do it, I guess it'll be safe.

Well not EVERYWHERE... be sure to avoid electronic components and such. There are a few sites out there that explain how to hose off you engine. I haven't yet tried it with my HCH though.

Dec 9, 2007 | 08:20 AM

#13

Anahymbrid

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From: Anaheim Hills, CA

Re: Washing under the hood

I've used a pressure washer on engines before... nice results asthetically... but I've also had sensor issues immediately following a wash. Could have been a coincidence, but I had a throttle position sensor die on me the next day after an extensive under-hood wash on an SUV.

Now, when I use the pressure washer, I fan it out (low pressure) and avoid all electrical connectors.