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Old 07-18-2014, 10:53 PM
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Reccommend Engine wash? Or nah?
Hey guys. Just wondering, is it a good idea to pay $55 for an engine wash at my local car wash? I opened my hood and it's pretty dirty all around... Is it cheaper if I do it myself or is it something one person can't do? Is it even needed? Just curious whether or not I should do it. Thanks
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It's not needed, but it should be a requirement to show you care about your car.

$55 isn't robbery, but I'm sure you could buy a lot of simple green for that much and use your own elbow grease.

If you search I'm sure there are threads that will assist you in washing your own engine bay.
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Originally Posted by Fakie J Farkerton
It's not needed, but it should be a requirement to show you care about your car. $55 isn't robbery, but I'm sure you could buy a lot of simple green for that much and use your own elbow grease. If you search I'm sure there are threads that will assist you in washing your own engine bay.
+1 but may I add HELL NO. Do it yourself...
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Old 07-18-2014, 11:59 PM
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+1 but may I add HELL NO. Do it yourself...
Haha alright. I agree, $55 seems a little too pricey.. With that much I could probably buy some cleaning supplies and do it myself
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Old 07-19-2014, 12:04 AM
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Originally Posted by iShiraz
Haha alright. I agree, $55 seems a little too pricey.. With that much I could probably buy some cleaning supplies and do it myself
don't take me too serious (lol) but I'd save the cash if it were me. Also I find cleaning my car to be fun so I might be biased...
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Old 07-19-2014, 12:27 AM
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don't take me too serious (lol) but I'd save the cash if it were me. Also I find cleaning my car to be fun so I might be biased...
Trust me, the favorite part about owning my car is cleaning it myself haha.
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Old 07-19-2014, 06:59 AM
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Trust me, the favorite part about owning my car is cleaning it myself haha.
Do it, be a MAN and use your own hands for once!
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Originally Posted by D.Stillwell
Do it, be a MAN and use your own hands for once!
Lol relax
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Soak it with simple green and wash it off. Repeat as needed. Done.
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Doesn't hurt to do it yourself but if your not too familiar with your engine do a little research and take some precautions ie cover your air intake and coils etc. just be careful when rinsing or your next thread may be titled why won't my car start after cleaning/shampooing the engine lol
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Originally Posted by ac max 92
Doesn't hurt to do it yourself but if your not too familiar with your engine do a little research and take some precautions ie cover your air intake and coils etc. just be careful when rinsing or your next thread may be titled why won't my car start after cleaning/shampooing the engine lol
Agreed. Also, I wouldn't trust going to a car wash where they use their wands and spray all about the engine.. kinda dangerous for electrical connections and such
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washing an engine is not worth the risk..It is only good for car dealers who need to sell a car.
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Old 07-24-2014, 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by QueensMAX
washing an engine is not worth the risk..It is only good for car dealers who need to sell a car.
I do it all the time.

Just block KS valley with a towel and cover the cone filter. power wash, don't even need soap. Done it on both my Maxima's since day 1.
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