Clean Engine car

In this section we're going to explain everything you need to know to make a good job of cleaning your engine.

The best methods, as well as the products that best result you will have to give the time to clean up your engine.

What is important to clean the engine of my car?

The cleaning of the engine is something that many drivers overlook, without realizing the importance you can have a good cleaning of the engine.

The accumulation of dirt and dust, you can create a layer (especially when there is any kind of leak of oil, something very common) that prevents the natural cooling of specific parts of our engine. This can shorten the useful life of some components already that will work above its optimum temperature.

With a clean engine also we will be more simple to locate any type of damage or leakage, in addition, we reduce the risk of fire in case of an accident.

How often should we clean the engine?

This will depend on the type of use of the car and the areas through which they transit.

As is logical, it is not the same as a car that only moves by city, one who frequents forest areas, or tracks.

For the first case, the car that circulate basically by city, once a year would be enough.

How should I clean the engine?

The first thing is to know where I can wash it, not at all autolavados make it possible to wash the engine.

It is always advisable to do so in a place with a system of wastewater treatment, many of the products used are highly polluting.

To clean the motor, keep in mind that it may be a very sensitive area. There are parts that can be damaged or break if not done in the proper way, above all you will have to be careful with the possible failure of the electrical or corrosion of some parts.

If you are going to use a high pressure water spray, it is advisable to cover all electrical components that may be damaged, as for the battery, fuse box, carburetors...

For a good result the temperature of the engine is important, an engine cold is much more difficult to clean, and a very hot engine is never advisable.

It is ideal to warm up the engine, leaving it on for a couple of minutes before you start.

What materials we will use are:

-Brush, cloth or vacuum cleaner

-Microfiber

-Bucket of water

-Multi-purpose cleaner (such as the APC of sisbrill)

-Degreaser (such as the Speedclean of sisbrill)

-Brightener for plastics (as the Sisbrillcar)

We'll start with the vacuum to remove all dust, and dirt that we see, especially the typical leaves that remain trapped in parts marginal of the engine. Do not forget to clean also the inside of the hood, because everything that falls to the engine when so close.

We will now use the multi-purpose cleaner with microfiber to clean all the areas that are visible, do not forget to keep from touching cables and electrical connections

For areas with grease stains that don't come out with the multi-purpose, we will prove with the degreaser. Keep in mind that this type of products should not fall into the brake cables or hoses made of rubber, because they can be corrosive.

In engines with a lot of dirt will rinse the cloth in the bucket of water several times, always remember to drain well.

When you have cleaned everything and it is dry, we will use the Polish or conditioner plastics, always taking into account the surfaces you can use this type of products.

On our website you will find all the products necessary for a good cleaning of your engine.

We work with the best brands in detailing, such as, for example Sisbrill, Chemical guys, Kenotek or Bad boys.