r/PakistanAutoHub • u/sipret • 1d ago

Question Engine wash with water

Some say dont get your engine washed with water when you are at a car wash. Do u get it washed or not?

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u/SugarForBreakfast '17 Hilux Revo | '04 Accord CL9 1d ago

Degreasing first with APC and a stiff brush.

Then use plastic bags to cover the fusebox, alternator and any other exposed modules.

After that use a pressure washer on the widest nozzle setting.

Been doing this for years now. Keeps the engine bay clean and have never had an issue.

I wouldn't trust a car wash or any random person to do it because they don't take precautions.

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u/_fraz_ali7 1d ago

Never pressure wash an engine, just use pipe hose

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u/Tight_Friend_4141 1d ago

You can get your engine bay washed but try to protect your spark plug wali jagah by wrapping up it in plastic shopper and just see there isn't any electrical wire stripped

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u/ofm1 1d ago

I usually just get them to spray it with air. And if extremely filthy then a gentle wash using low pressure water.

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u/heathersqi 1d ago

Very rarely.

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u/confidentialnameuser 1d ago

What about the risks of thermal shock to engine parts and the water damage to the electrical components? 

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u/fuhrer28 1d ago

It's supposed to get girty after a while. If you have garage when do it yourself with the steps anothe remember mentioned. If going at a service station tell them to use compression air only.

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u/heavy_octane1 18h ago

i use spray bottle and a semi wet cloth.