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Old 08-08-2008, 01:46 PM   #12
matrix11229
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Originally Posted by 19max95 View Post
Ok, so i always wash my car at those "spray it yourself" carwashes... and what i always see is people just open their car hoods and simply wash it without covering anything in there... Everyone i have seen started their car with no problem
Since engine bay is filthy (has never been cleaned) i have been thinking if i could do the same thing safely... or would that be a bad descision? I dont have CAI or anything like that...
I'm in CT and never seen such self carwashes.

Usually in my country I had my engine bay power washed after a tuneup. They covered the alternator, battery and fuse boxes.

Just make sure the engine is cold because some types of metal may crack.
Also they power washed with some detergent (I was told it's a mix of solar and water) and engine was super clean.
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