How To Clean a Dirty Engine Bay! #carcleaning #cardetailing #detailing #relaxing #satisfying #thedetailgeek #detailgeek
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@CinemaLtd11 ай бұрын
It’s hard not to feel like I’m going to mess up something in there if I do this to my car lol
@justinnolte320511 ай бұрын
If you dont put a bag on your alternator like this guy didnt do there is definitely a chance you will
@larry36511 ай бұрын
Alternator is fine. Half the time they are under the engine getting absolutely blasted with everything. A little bit of water isn't going to harm it. 👍
@MrQuay0310 ай бұрын
Use towel with degreaser to clean where you touch most. I wouldnt want water inside engine bay
@almeida8x10 ай бұрын
Definitely some things that can get messed up. Alternator and ignition coils to name a couple.
@PitPwny9 ай бұрын
Your engine is water proof. What do you think happens when you drive in the rain? Just don’t blast it, directly with a pressure washer.
@shannonp165611 ай бұрын
Recognized the car from the thumbnail. I appreciate the dedicated engine bay videos in addition to those in full detail videos. These encouraged me to tackle my truck engine myself a while back. Thanks, Mitch!
@sharkcat844211 ай бұрын
You should've put plastic bag over alternator. I hope it's not fried
@justinnolte320511 ай бұрын
Thats why most detail shops dont clean engine bays frying the alternator is pretty easy to do.
@elizabethannfarrow197111 ай бұрын
In all his engine bay details he disconnects the battery terminals.He uses a blower on any excess water. I didnt always know this but u can buy battery blanket winter x.❤😂
@100GTAGUY8 ай бұрын
@@justinnolte3205 my alternator sits plumb right behind my flimsy airbox inlet and radiator, thing is drenched every time i drive in rain or snow. Old owner used to have a snorkel kit on it, the mud in the engine bay confirms it was used as intended. They had the sucker submerged deeper than the hood. Ford OEM part number on the alternator, original to the engine from 93. Working just fine and dandy to this day.
@Andrew-kg9yo5 ай бұрын
Electrical engineer here. “Fried” only occurs when there is a short. A short causes damage when the current through some component exceeds that components rating. As long as there is no electric potential in the circuit, as in this case where he disconnected the battery, there won’t be a short, as there is no energy to cause a short. If the circuit remained wet when he reconnected the battery, that could indeed cause a short, but as long as it is dried before reconnecting the battery (as he did) then it should be totally fine.
@lucadeloddere40624 ай бұрын
@@Andrew-kg9yo exactly my dad has done this for 30 years with water but still with old engines and sport engines blow out water to remove rust. for the rest just dry it out natural cause!
@danielcercel16653 ай бұрын
If your worried disconnect battery and remove it then after washing and cleaning let it completely dry then connect battery again
@tjonesauto3 ай бұрын
Use the engine cleaner pneumatic gun. It shoots a very fine mist under air pressure to prevent drowning sensitive components. Do while engine's running to quickly evaporate water mist.
@jamesbudd9987Ай бұрын
Cover your alternator too in plastic!!!
@YTisDumb11 ай бұрын
Not always, but forgetting to dry the sparkplug wells will probably cause a nice misfire for the customer until the water cooks off.
@davidmorris-fz6ts7 күн бұрын
they got seals for a reason my boy
@josea15314 ай бұрын
I used to do this to and old Toyota Tacoma while the engine was running. Would spray it with Red Hot. Let it sit for ten minutes then blast it with a pressure washer. Never stoped running. Truck was an 80 something
@lannynavitka89493 ай бұрын
If you have ignition coils that sit in a valley, the seals aren't waterproof and water will make it's way in. On some newer cars, you can't even replace them. Seen so many immaculate engines with corroded ignition coils!!
@MusawirAttar-kt9tq9 ай бұрын
A lot of people are saying that you have to cover your alternator, I don’t know why, but I have been pressure washing my all cars without covering anything, and I have turned the engine on immediately, runs perfect 😅
@josh27114 ай бұрын
It’s kind of like smoking cigarettes, not everyone gets lung cancer.
@Josh92SA3 ай бұрын
I've heard many stories of people effing up engines for not covering it. Pressure washing most likely won't, but chemicals, specifically something thick like dressing most definitely will clog it up.
@backintogear90712 ай бұрын
Yea I think it's really older ignition systems that y have to be careful. Pre 80s . I been power washing engines for over a decade and they always start up🤔
@Bulletz4Breakfast13Ай бұрын
I would cover the alternator and the electrical connectors with plastic wrap, the alternator has air vents in it and if water gets in its toast if you turn it on in a week if water is still inside copper coils and other electrical components when vehicle turns back on. You won't know it's fried till a week or two later. Ask me how I know, people cleaning engine bay brought in their cars on tow truck.
@gerrymatheson402013 күн бұрын
I don't get all the comments about moisture killing your alternator. How do they survive rainy and slushy weather? Engine bays can get pretty wet. Obviously you don't wanna blast it with a pressure washer or direct hit with a gushing garden hose but water shouldn't kill it.
@db.mc211 ай бұрын
Thanks Mitch! 👊👍 Appreciate you my friend 🙏
@TinyBugg704211 ай бұрын
Great video! Is it possible to make one on how to clean and condition the black plastic on the exterior- like the trim on the wheel wells and the bumper? Mine seem so faded after awhile. Thanks ❤
@joshuadeshesky54985 ай бұрын
Use a torch
@timex715519 күн бұрын
@@joshuadeshesky5498 like a torch used tosolder copper ?
@chrisdik531111 ай бұрын
Ι follow you at least 3 or 4 years and you make incredible videos all the time. I can't wait to see the episodes from the new channel too
@melraine919Ай бұрын
Well done 👏🏼 👍🏼🏴🇬🇧
@zackgounden78024 ай бұрын
Electricians: Your engine bay cleanings are the reason our business is running strong
@siradinar11 ай бұрын
I'd be afraid of messing up the electrical parts under the hood cleaning it like he did. Don't you need to protect those parts? (Alternator, distributor cap, etc)?
@justinnolte320511 ай бұрын
Yeo you sure do
@elizabethannfarrow197111 ай бұрын
In all engine bay details he disconnects the battery terminals.
@Leonsmane10 ай бұрын
That's the safest but those 3 I would definitely cover 100% I'm sure what he's done is show us the cleanest way but forgetting to mentioned the car has to sit until everything is dry like half the day or so .
@konradkiebowicz58008 ай бұрын
No, it will remove water. It will evaporate easily.
@elizabethannfarrow19718 ай бұрын
@@Leonsmane Maybe Soo but he hits it w/a blower. Also he turns the heat on 2 dry other parts,seats.Engine bay no exception.🙃😂🤣
@picassojulien899Ай бұрын
Yea honestly the tech on this car is very outdated but a back up camera heated seats, heated steering wheel for a 09-15 7th gen is really good. Sadly maxima is now discontinued. And yea the leg room is kinda tough in here. You do get power driver and passenger seats tho! And in a base S you get that !
@LifefeedsonLife2 ай бұрын
Funny part is reading the comments. How many “experts” here? I see a lot of hands up!! And you’re mostly wrong. Stupidity runs deep in the auto world for sure
@joelbuchanan47111 ай бұрын
I love it that this is cut from your latest video. This was a dramatic change. Go Mitch. ❤
@gaelortega763722 сағат бұрын
People forget the engine gets wet every time driving through rain, water, snow, mud, etc.
@shamrockgirlshenanigans337211 ай бұрын
Always love this detail. I wish my local detailers cleaned the engine bay :(
@ejamoj748411 ай бұрын
Typically unless it's a package deal they won't do it. You have to ask for it as an optional extra. Also, if they still don't offer it then they aren't really detailers, just a car wash or scratch and shine.
@divinedragoon474311 ай бұрын
Most detailers don't have the proper drainage systems for engine details. Washing off road grime and mud with enviro safe soaps is one thing, but for engine detailing you need to have an oil water separator system as to not contaminate the city and local water systems, this obviously costs extra and also needs to be pumped out regularly, hence why most don't offer or allow it to be done even at self service wash centers.
@ejamoj748411 ай бұрын
@@divinedragoon4743From a legal perspective you are correct, but I can safely say that I know detailers who do it anyway.
@100GTAGUY8 ай бұрын
@@divinedragoon4743 most car washes should already have oil/water separators to begin with, granted other local regulations may be much more laxed (not sure if its a federal regulation atm). But cars in general tend to be oily messes during a wash even if you're not detailing the engine bay. Ever seen the oil slick that forms during an undercarriage wash? Newer cars are generally less leaky, but theres a lot more old/er cars on the road that have been wearing out and leaking. They still gotta get washed, and oil leaks are bound to be rinsed. It would make sense to have a separator system in order to prevent clogs and buildup in your drains/treatment system, as well as preventing environmental contamination.
@cornerstrike2 ай бұрын
I’m still very hesitant to rinse an engine bay with water and soaking the alternator and electrical connections.
@jayleon895 ай бұрын
Here for the details and the synthwave lol
@ShalenaRhodes11 ай бұрын
My Method of Cleaning the Engine Bay - Disconnect the Wires - I'll use the Pinalen Floral Delight Cleaner, Spray on all 3 Brushes, Agitate - Wipe Off - Apply a Protectant: I'll use the Protectant Air Freshening Spray, and a Microfiber Applicator Pad
@daddydankmemes62609 ай бұрын
This is probably the safest method. It takes longer than just spraying degreaser and water everywhere but at least you know the you won't break anything
@hello348311 ай бұрын
i did this for my dads car when i was younger and i didnt know that he had the spark plugs out and so when he put it all together and started it, the engine seized and he made me rebuild his engine and he didnt let me sleep until i was done with it. 2 days later child servies took me away from him and i had to live with my grandparents all because i tried to help him clean his car. then my grandpa was doing maintenance on his car and i cleaned his engine bay too while he was doing an oil change and he also seized his engine too! And well, you know the rest.
@holo712010 ай бұрын
bro what the hell
@a01234510 ай бұрын
Car killer!
@user-pqk91918qqk5 ай бұрын
What the hell boi
@clementkaiman6133Ай бұрын
I'm scared l might washing detergent might go in to the holes of engine parts and car might not work 😮
@jonrenny31075 күн бұрын
Shoulda covered every electrical connection and wire connection to avoid ruining anything….
@timex715519 күн бұрын
why not just pull the battery ? often times there is a insulated barrier .
@sloppyjoe131511 ай бұрын
I need to do this thanks for the motivation
@lovedede20025 ай бұрын
Say goodbye to all your electrical circuits hope the car doesn't start having glitches 😅
@jamesdelong640111 ай бұрын
Turned out. 👌
@claud15424 күн бұрын
steam cleaning an engine is the best way to clean an engine.
@ChanFacets9 ай бұрын
I need to clean mine but I'm scared to mess something up
@PraveenmondoOfficial2 ай бұрын
Same
@cameronward94433 ай бұрын
Engine's aren't protected from the outside, so your engine gets soaked every time you drive in the rain. Just don't use a pressure washer like you see some use.
@Ricky-pi9kk9 ай бұрын
Chill ppl....This not hurting anything let the Pro do His Magic.
@faridfazileh-kd8vs10 ай бұрын
Good job i like it🎉
@Loveduhmusic11 ай бұрын
Definitely should put a warning due to the many electrical components.
@konradkiebowicz58008 ай бұрын
Wd40 will not affect it, will even remove water.
@RF-dw8ms7 ай бұрын
Wait till you hear about rain 🤣
@jameshineman35022 ай бұрын
Don't do that to your car.
@Godsforever16 ай бұрын
once I started having trouble with a car.. later it turned out to be an oxidized with broken forks throttle sensor .. i wonder what caused it... and those guys with computer engine checking told me it was problem with car computer.. until one found the problem.. had to pay $80 though just for him to use his bigger computer and find the problem,,, that was more than 5 years ago
@josephramirezjr36273 күн бұрын
In other videos people were saying avoid the alternator, this guy didn't......🤷♂️
@jacobclark2975Күн бұрын
What engine de greaser do you use
@user-wz6fm9fs8g10 ай бұрын
Didn’t cover the alternator 😢
@jrkillerboss5472Ай бұрын
My alternator gave out two weeks later
@maharaasim63525 ай бұрын
Superb
@Nick-kk9ei4 ай бұрын
Why didn't you cover the alternator?
@MrAntonio13114 ай бұрын
I tried this a long time ago on a ML and the car died a few blocks from home. Idk what I did wrong but ended up junking it
@trapphenry11 ай бұрын
Do a full video please on this
@bluzzjazz3 ай бұрын
Must protect ALL the electrical connectors or you're asking for trouble later.
@user-hz7ti2dz3k5 ай бұрын
As a mechanic, I can confirm this is the best way to clean an engine, just spray water and degreaser directly on the electronics. I'll see you in a few days 😆
@maxscriptguru8 ай бұрын
The key is low pressure rinse
@danielcercel16653 ай бұрын
Engines can go completely under water if they have a snorkel a little water don’t do anything
@shiorywalker797811 ай бұрын
I always worry to do any kind of cleaning like that because maybe I will break a ring or something that it's attached to another thing.... because now they make a lot of fragile plastic pieces 😅
@hightttech5 ай бұрын
From day 1, engineers design cars so that the underhood area, which is loaded with electronics and mechanical assemblies, is protected from the elements. As a mechanic, I highly recommend SATURATING the underhood area with degreasing solvents, detergennts and water. And do it monthly because that's how often I pay my bills 💵😂💰.
@Shields-swords11 ай бұрын
Do you have to pay for your products or do you get it free
@user-oh5jy7bg4i2 ай бұрын
Can you wet the alternator like that? 😳😳
@WayToManyAssassins11 ай бұрын
Good idea using low pressure water to rinse. A lot of idiots throw pressure washers into the engine
@BC-te9ow11 ай бұрын
I would never do that, only because I would screw something up.
@elizabethannfarrow197111 ай бұрын
Yeah some people on here suggested that sometimes their car didn't start when he did the engine bay.whether they were just kidd'g or bein 4 real is anybody's guess.Maybe Y ppl reluctant 2 pay 4 engine bay details. As seen n all his engine bay details he disconnects the battery terminals,uses blower 4 any excess water.I dont know how long a car like this would hv 2 sit 2 get thoroughly dry?❤😂 (Tak'g screengrabs #2 of 1)
@carelbemelman90611 ай бұрын
Have you thought of cleaning with dry ice?
@_AndromedaGalaxy_11 ай бұрын
i feel sorry for the ppl that have to wrench on someone elses grime. even when i get tire work done i take the wheels off and clean them inside and out then haul them to the shop in another vehicle. the mechanics are always giving me complements on having a clean engine. most of the time they think the engine was recently replaced.
@edufuentes11349 ай бұрын
God bless you bro what degreaser used ?
@alexbryan76414 ай бұрын
I’m sure he used superclean but any apc will work. Just pick one that’s not too caustic
@kristianaquillen793110 ай бұрын
I did this when I was 16 with my first vehicle except water got in my spark plugs.
@dinoocampo42324 ай бұрын
Oh the alternator😢
@NerdyMeathead7 ай бұрын
no covering the alt?
@muneermehaboob76462 ай бұрын
What color is this !
@Titanic191279 ай бұрын
Sprayed into the alternator
@gritskennedy500711 ай бұрын
Uhm pretty certain ya not supposed to clean the engine like that..
@justinnolte320511 ай бұрын
No its fine but only if you cover the alternator which this guy didnt do so its probably fried
@justinnolte320511 ай бұрын
Nope thats why most detail shops dont offer engine bay detailing its actual labor to clean an engine with a wet rag like you are supposed to
@elizabethannfarrow197111 ай бұрын
As I've already said a few x's on here,he disconnect the battery terminals on all engine bay details.
@Late80s6 ай бұрын
Cover alternator!!!
@Bigone8183 ай бұрын
Tire cleaner works better
@tdot31013 ай бұрын
What about rust how can I get rid of rust?
@isaiasr122811 ай бұрын
Do mine next
@jameslennard40628 ай бұрын
Nobody talking about water in the intake?
@MNIGN568 ай бұрын
What was scotty kilmer say
@goose-the-gamer11 ай бұрын
instructions not clear, i sprayed degreaser and the car blew up, so i scrubbed the fire and sprayed it again, i think it might be clean, the hood burnt shut so i made a hole and sprayed in it.
@rin696011 ай бұрын
Rip alternator
@mikesinaro11 ай бұрын
You've never had an issue with an engine not starting or something breaking doing this? Feel like I'd screw something up if I tried this lol
@elizabethannfarrow197111 ай бұрын
I'm going to sound like a broken record here but I'm going to say it again 'n all his engine bay details he disconnected the battery terminals and uses a blower 2 remove any excess water.
@maurocardoso35798 ай бұрын
I doubt that will start now
@magicwrap6 ай бұрын
what is the degreaser brand?
@StoragelockersRIАй бұрын
Now you need a new engine, great. Don't do this guys. Theirs a proper way to do it and this is not the way.
@SteveRogers46111 ай бұрын
Be very careful with your electricals especially the alternator !!!
@caitlinwiththechevy11 ай бұрын
No kidding. That’s what I’m saying. You don’t know what’s up under the hood and what could potentially be exposed. I thought everyone knew that you’re not supposed to spray water or anything directly into the engine bay. You can wet a cloth and wipe stuff down but it’s never a good idea to spray the entire engine bay like he did.
@JTCDesignStudio11 ай бұрын
Exactly what i was thinking! We’d usually wrap some plastic bag over the alternator when washing the engine bay..
@elizabethannfarrow197111 ай бұрын
@@caitlinwiththechevyIn all his engine bay details he disconnects the battery terminals and uses a blower 4 any excess water.
@sonyf65968 ай бұрын
Sikat wc 😬
@jaydawg17217 ай бұрын
You're supposed to spray a microfiber towel and just use steam mainly. I love this guy and follow him and watch his videos, but he wouldn't be under my hood doing that lol
@justinnolte320511 ай бұрын
Watching you just spray the alternator without putting a bag on it made me wince you are gonna have a pissed off customer one day when their alternator is fried
@larry36511 ай бұрын
What about the alternator can't get wet? The bearings should be sealed and the contacts will be water resistant beyond a light shower. Most of the time alternators are under the engine getting absolutely blasted with water from the road.
@sksandip249 ай бұрын
Is Alternator Motor water Resistant ?
@oskarmakedonian7609Ай бұрын
It moved from a boat😅
@WhereMyCountryLies11 ай бұрын
also, never clean an engine.
@100GTAGUY8 ай бұрын
You should check out the publications from the FAA and DOT concerning engine cleaning and the efficiency gains and losses from a clean vs dirty engine.
@WhereMyCountryLies8 ай бұрын
there's dirty and 'really dirty'. normal dirty is not a problem.@@100GTAGUY
@UProductions4574 ай бұрын
@@100GTAGUYOnly makes a difference if the mechanical components are clean. Just rinsing off the outside won’t make your engine run much better
@g25r8cer11 ай бұрын
303 really keep dust off that well? Been wanting to get some
@justinnolte320511 ай бұрын
Yeah but it smells weird and absolutely sucks to touch. You ever went to a dealership got in a car touched the steering wheel and your hands were kinda greasy but in weird way for 8 hours. Its that stuff lol.
@g25r8cer11 ай бұрын
@@justinnolte3205 what's a good interior cleaner that doesn't smell weird but repels dust etc?
@g25r8cer11 ай бұрын
@@justinnolte3205 pretty certain that's what was used on my interior. It came from a dealership.
@mikeyriley89593 ай бұрын
The alternator. Don’t do dat
@abouttime256911 ай бұрын
Imagine cleaning like that and you realize the car doesn't start.... oh boy
@elizabethannfarrow197111 ай бұрын
Some people said that has happened on here where he detailed the engine bay and the vehicle wouldnt start. now if they were just jok'g or they were 4 real...anybody's guess.I think it means water shortened someth'n out or n the engine.Maybe Y ppl reluctant 2 pay 4 engine bay details.❤😂
@justinnolte320511 ай бұрын
Yeah this guy doesnt cover the alternators so there is always a chance when they go to fire their car up it fries the alternator
@elizabethannfarrow197111 ай бұрын
@@justinnolte3205 All his engine bay details he disconnects the battery terminals.
@Sam-kw9wd6 ай бұрын
I hope the alternator made it out alive. 😂
@JordyMonio_exeАй бұрын
question, do I take the battery out to do this? also, how long should I wait before I reconnect the battery? sorry, I'm a dumbass lmao
@lauradiaz536611 ай бұрын
Nice 👍 job
@mrpeace882010 ай бұрын
the sad about this. your instrcutiion was covered by your profile
@Mr.SoRandom3 ай бұрын
Internals just entered the comments section!! 😡
@CaelinHyepock_6410 ай бұрын
You covered your alternator in soapy water lmao
@defilade10665 ай бұрын
Nope!
@lyndelljohnson50225 ай бұрын
Starts the car up "BOOM"💥
@jaw7079 ай бұрын
Don’t do this
@josemaririnon877611 ай бұрын
Hi, where can i buy your products?
@TheDetailGeek11 ай бұрын
detailgeekautocare.com 👍🏻
@MaximumDIYGarage11 ай бұрын
Pontiac Sunfire/ Chevy Cavalier?
@TheDetailGeek11 ай бұрын
Sunfire 👍🏻
@MaximumDIYGarage11 ай бұрын
@@TheDetailGeek thanks, Mitch!
@michaelang56211 ай бұрын
You're going to have electrical problem in future....
@JTCDesignStudio11 ай бұрын
Alternator left the chat
@elizabethannfarrow197111 ай бұрын
I'm goin 2 sound like a Mock'g bird or Talk'g Parakeet but n all his engine bay details he disconnects the battery terminals and uses a blower 4 any excess water.