Engine hygeine
01-18-2003, 03:09 AM
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Engine hygeine
Have a '03 WRX Sedan, with about 1.5k on clock.
The engine is starting to accumulate some "road grime". In the past, I've always tried to keep engine and compartment very "clean".
In the past, I used an engine "degreaser", and washed it off with water from a hose, as rec. from instructions. Finished with "engine detailer", a spray on product which yielded good results.
I am reluctant to use same technique with WRX, Since alternato
r appears to be centrally located, and really don't want to jeopordize, or short, vital components.
Any advice in safely keeping my engine "clean"?
Thank You,
Collins
The engine is starting to accumulate some "road grime". In the past, I've always tried to keep engine and compartment very "clean".
In the past, I used an engine "degreaser", and washed it off with water from a hose, as rec. from instructions. Finished with "engine detailer", a spray on product which yielded good results.
I am reluctant to use same technique with WRX, Since alternato
r appears to be centrally located, and really don't want to jeopordize, or short, vital components.
Any advice in safely keeping my engine "clean"?
Thank You,
Collins
01-19-2003, 09:07 AM
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Re: Engine hygeine
Originally posted by Collins
Have a '03 WRX Sedan, with about 1.5k on clock.
The engine is starting to accumulate some "road grime". In the past, I've always tried to keep engine and compartment very "clean".
In the past, I used an engine "degreaser", and washed it off with water from a hose, as rec. from instructions. Finished with "engine detailer", a spray on product which yielded good results.
I am reluctant to use same technique with WRX, Since alternato
r appears to be centrally located, and really don't want to jeopordize, or short, vital components.
Any advice in safely keeping my engine "clean"?
Thank You,
Collins
Have a '03 WRX Sedan, with about 1.5k on clock.
The engine is starting to accumulate some "road grime". In the past, I've always tried to keep engine and compartment very "clean".
In the past, I used an engine "degreaser", and washed it off with water from a hose, as rec. from instructions. Finished with "engine detailer", a spray on product which yielded good results.
I am reluctant to use same technique with WRX, Since alternato
r appears to be centrally located, and really don't want to jeopordize, or short, vital components.
Any advice in safely keeping my engine "clean"?
Thank You,
Collins
Blue
01-19-2003, 03:34 PM
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Car Info: 03 WRX / 08 Forester
Originally posted by Blue-Adept
Try Tin Foil. It stay's in place better than Plastic Wrap. Tin foil will not burn or stick the plastic wrap does.
Blue Adept
Try Tin Foil. It stay's in place better than Plastic Wrap. Tin foil will not burn or stick the plastic wrap does.
Blue Adept
01-20-2003, 12:23 AM
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Hot engine
Kean,
It isn't a real issue,{hot engine}. All "degreaser"
instructions admonish user to let engine "cool", prior to
application. I believe prior respondants were recommending
effective methods of protecting "water sensitive" components
{ie. alternator}. Thanks for all responses, Colins
It isn't a real issue,{hot engine}. All "degreaser"
instructions admonish user to let engine "cool", prior to
application. I believe prior respondants were recommending
effective methods of protecting "water sensitive" components
{ie. alternator}. Thanks for all responses, Colins
01-20-2003, 08:48 AM
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Re: Hot engine
Originally posted by Collins
Kean,
It isn't a real issue,{hot engine}. All "degreaser"
instructions admonish user to let engine "cool", prior to
application. I believe prior respondants were recommending
effective methods of protecting "water sensitive" components
{ie. alternator}. Thanks for all responses, Colins
Kean,
It isn't a real issue,{hot engine}. All "degreaser"
instructions admonish user to let engine "cool", prior to
application. I believe prior respondants were recommending
effective methods of protecting "water sensitive" components
{ie. alternator}. Thanks for all responses, Colins
01-21-2003, 05:54 PM
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Originally posted by Blue-Adept
Try Tin Foil. It stay's in place better than Plastic Wrap. Tin foil will not burn or stick the plastic wrap does.
Blue Adept
Try Tin Foil. It stay's in place better than Plastic Wrap. Tin foil will not burn or stick the plastic wrap does.
Blue Adept
Blue
01-21-2003, 07:19 PM
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Get real! I never would wash any thing but a warm engine. If you were to try to clean a cold one in Michigan in the winter you would have a enginecicle. ( Right now it is 6 degrees out side ) I always use tin foil because it stay's put. You can form it around a warm alternator, Ait inake. It does not blow off like plastic wrap.
A warm engine also makes any greasy grime clean up nicely.
Now I am talking warm 100 degrees not HOT.
And what is with the whole atitude thing lately on the forums. I was just explaining what I have been doing for the the last 18 years on my cars. People need to cut the negative feed back and work to help other Subaru People.
A warm engine also makes any greasy grime clean up nicely.
Now I am talking warm 100 degrees not HOT.
And what is with the whole atitude thing lately on the forums. I was just explaining what I have been doing for the the last 18 years on my cars. People need to cut the negative feed back and work to help other Subaru People.
01-22-2003, 04:56 AM
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Wash a warm (not hot) engine using any degreaser you find suitable.
Do NOT use high pressure around electrical components!
Do use tin foil .....precludes any sticking/melting issues...better to be safe than sorry. Cover all electrical thingies..including throttle position sensor.
I do this twice a year...engine stays pretty nice.
Do NOT use high pressure around electrical components!
Do use tin foil .....precludes any sticking/melting issues...better to be safe than sorry. Cover all electrical thingies..including throttle position sensor.
I do this twice a year...engine stays pretty nice.
Last edited by lakepop; 01-22-2003 at 12:27 PM.
01-22-2003, 08:56 AM
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Originally posted by Blue-Adept
Get real! I never would wash any thing but a warm engine. If you were to try to clean a cold one in Michigan in the winter you would have a enginecicle. ( Right now it is 6 degrees out side ) I always use tin foil because it stay's put. You can form it around a warm alternator, Ait inake. It does not blow off like plastic wrap.
A warm engine also makes any greasy grime clean up nicely.
Now I am talking warm 100 degrees not HOT.
And what is with the whole atitude thing lately on the forums. I was just explaining what I have been doing for the the last 18 years on my cars. People need to cut the negative feed back and work to help other Subaru People.
Get real! I never would wash any thing but a warm engine. If you were to try to clean a cold one in Michigan in the winter you would have a enginecicle. ( Right now it is 6 degrees out side ) I always use tin foil because it stay's put. You can form it around a warm alternator, Ait inake. It does not blow off like plastic wrap.
A warm engine also makes any greasy grime clean up nicely.
Now I am talking warm 100 degrees not HOT.
And what is with the whole atitude thing lately on the forums. I was just explaining what I have been doing for the the last 18 years on my cars. People need to cut the negative feed back and work to help other Subaru People.
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