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What’s the Best Way to Clean Engine and Compartment?

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by Michael Crestohl, Aug 20, 2022.

  1. Michael Crestohl

    Michael Crestohl Junior Member

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    I am buying a 2007 Prius and the engine compartment is really quite dirty. I frequently wash the engines and the compartments at the local coin operated high pressure car wash but I am hesitant to do this with my new (to me) Prius because……… we’ll just because.

    What is the best way to do this without doing something that I may regret?

    Thank you all for sharing your wisdom and knowledge.

    Happy weekend!

    Michael Crestohl
     
    #1 Michael Crestohl, Aug 20, 2022
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  2. bisco

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    i think you're smart not to, although some claim to have done successfully ( @NutzAboutBolts you tube i think?)
    if it were me, i would just use rags and preferred cleaning agent.

    there have been horror stories of gunk engine cleaner and garden hoses, or car wash wands
     
    #2 bisco, Aug 20, 2022
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    Dry Ice blasting is proving to be the most superior method in recent years. Of course most of us don't want to spend near $100K on the gear. So instead just use spray cleaner and a diverse array of detail brushes and clean one small section at a time till you eventually get everything clean.
     
    #3 PriusCamper, Aug 20, 2022
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