DIY: 10 minute engine bay detail - Toyota Yaris Forums

PetersRedYaris · 04-01-2007, 05:21 PM

Why degrease an engine that isn't greasy? As a note, those degreasers are powerful, so be careful not to get them into parts with bearings (ie. the alternator pully, A/C compressor pully)...
I just use low pressure water every time I wash the car and my cars stay nice and clean under the hood. Yes, I'm careful where I spray.
I would only clean under the hood by this method if I were tring to sell the car. Your pictures look great!

Razr · 04-01-2007, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by PetersRedYaris

Why degrease an engine that isn't greasy?

Good question, and a simple answer really - obviously to break down any new grime that's on the engine, but also to remove the previous application of dressing/protectant, so you're working with an absolutely clean surface.

It's a little of a catch 22, but it works great

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04-01-2007, 05:21 PM	#1
PetersRedYaris View User's Garage Drives: 2005 Scion xB Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Black Hills of South Dakota Posts: 1,059	Why degrease an engine that isn't greasy? As a note, those degreasers are powerful, so be careful not to get them into parts with bearings (ie. the alternator pully, A/C compressor pully)... I just use low pressure water every time I wash the car and my cars stay nice and clean under the hood. Yes, I'm careful where I spray. I would only clean under the hood by this method if I were tring to sell the car. Your pictures look great!