How to clean a car engine yourself

The engine, like all car parts, is susceptible to contamination. The outer surface of the motor should be cleaned periodically to prevent the motor from overheating. You can clean the outside of the engine with the help of a car wash specialist, but you can do the job yourself.
Since the surface of the engine becomes contaminated with oil and dust during operation, it should be cleaned periodically.



To clean the outer surface of the engine, it is necessary to use special-purpose products. For work, it is advisable to use a product with a spray.



Engine cleaning steps.
1. First, apply a cleaning agent to the surface of the engine. In this case, the engine should not be hot. The engine temperature should be no more than 30°. Such conditions contribute to better cleaning. Work must be done carefully so that the product does not get into the face area.



2. It is imperative to spray the cleaning agent into hard-to-reach areas of the engine.



3. After the product is applied to the surface of the engine, wait a while.In 20 to 30 minutes, the cleaning agent will “corrode” the dirt and facilitate the further cleaning process.



4. At the next stage of cleaning, it is necessary to wash off the dirt. Doing this work more conveniently and efficiently with the help of various devices, such as a spray gun and a compressor.



5. The spray gun is connected to the compressor tube. Then secure the gun in a bottle of clean warm water.



6. After that, you need to turn on the compressor and wash off the dirt from the surface of the engine under pressure.



7. If necessary, repeat the work.
8. Finally, allow the surface of the engine to dry.



Clean the engine periodically. Such work will extend the life of the engine for a long time.