How to wash the engine?

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Such questions like: whether to wash the engine whether it is possible to do it at all, can I use Karcher, and what, if you wash on a car wash - every owner of the car is set. In our article we will answer many of the questions you are interested in.

All "for" and "against"

The engine is the heart of the car, you need to contact him as gentle and more careful.

Washing the engine is not a simple, so it has its pros and cons. Consider first the pros:

  • washing engine has a good heat transfer, i.e. Overheating is not terrible;
  • all fluids are washed, which accidentally hit the details, thereby reducing the risk of their fire;
  • washhead engine reduces fuel consumption slightly;
  • if the motor is washed, the power unit will work without complaints;
  • the risk of risk of caustic evaporations arising from liquids to the heating parts of the motor is reduced;
  • in the pure engine it is easier to diagnose the presence of problems.

Now consider the minuses:

  • after washing the engine with Karcher, in most cases the car does not start;
  • possible wetting of electrical connectors that are not always protected by rubber gaskets are quite hermetically, especially the risk is high when the water is supplied under high pressure;
  • failure of the engine block located in the engine compartment;
  • work with interruptions or at all refusal to work the electrical equipment of the machine;
  • flooding of candles and candle holes;
  • increased risk of short circuit;
  • great risk of getting the engine hydrogress due to water from entering;
  • high level of corrosion of untreated seams in places maximally subject to rust;
  • the failure of rubber and plastic protection and seals when using chemicals.

There are a lot of minuses, however, the pros are not inferior. To the question "Is it worth washing the engine?" The answer is unequivocal: "Yes, worth". We bring to your attention a video on the topic "Wash or not wash? That is the question":

Causes for which you need to wash the engine

Consider the reasons because of which you need to wash the engine:


Whatever the cause of the engine washing, it is better not to wash, but only in cases of very extreme need. Not planned washing of the power unit is needed if there is a serious malfunction or there are some features in operation that require compliance with purity.

Important! Wash the engine in the winter is better not worth it, since in such weather, water quickly freezes, which can lead to a breakdown of the machine, closure or complete abandonment of work.

Preliminary preparation

If you decide to wash your car's engine, then it is better to do this manually without using Karcher. Water, leaving under very high pressure, can cause irreparable damage to your car, and repair, as a result, will be released in a round sum.

To wash without loss and qualitatively, we suggest you follow the instructions:


After you have made the necessary preparation, you can begin to wash.

Important! Try to maximize the devices from the fall of water, especially the electrician. Otherwise, after washing, your car simply does not start.

Choose a tool

To wash the motor and not harm, you need to choose the right detergent. You only need to select those that are suitable for ICA. Now manufacturers offer a huge selection of auto chemicals represented in the form of gels, liquids and solutions. Before buying carefully read the instructions, buying a better means of those producers that have been on the market for a long time.

When choosing, pay attention to the rubber and plastic elements to be subjected to minimal chemistry, and toxicity was almost zero. High price does not mean good quality. Therefore, purchasing the detergent, stop your choice at the average price.

With a complete flushing of the engine, the detergent oil is not needed. It is only necessary if the engine is repaired and the replacement of its individual parts.

How to wash the engine?

Please note that I don't have to wash the engine Karcher!

So, proceed to washing. So that everything went well, we carry out the sink in stages:

How to wash the engine, you can look at the video:

Important! When laundering, be sure to use gloves, since the strongest chemicals can make a hand.

If you still decided to wash the engine with the Karker, be the most careful as possible and extremely attentive, one careless turn of the hose and the motor has already been subjected to hydrowood.

In fact, there is no difference, what to wash the engine, whether it is a waf of priors or Mazda. The main thing is that you do it right, without prejudice to the car and efficiently.

How to wash the engine on a car wash?

Another option to wash the engine is a car wash. In this case, you will simply have to use Karcher, since most car washes do not have special buckets and rags. Many car owners believe that it is better to wash the engine on a car wash, than to do it yourself. In part, they are right, since you trust the car to professionals in the hope that your swallow will be whole, and clean.

We bring to your attention the video washing the engine on the car wash:

If you do not want to give your swallow in other people's hands, you can wash the engine yourself, on the car wash, following the same instructions as when washing the engine at home.

There is nothing complicated in the washing of the engine, most importantly, act very carefully and neatly. It is better to take nearest and maximize from water important parts of electricians. And then the engine will be clean, and the wiring will be in order.

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