cleaning engine bay

jcasti07 · 06-26-2013, 04:57 PM

I like to use sandwich bags and electrical tape to cover the MAF sensors. Then I'll give it a nice spray down. If the bay is really covered in grime/greese you can always find a good cleaner at your local automotive store, but be carefule getting it on the body paint. There are also sprays that will give it a nice shine, but I've found that they look really nice for a few days, but attract a LOT more dirt, so it's your choice what you'd like to go for.

1st · 06-26-2013, 05:18 PM

I just use a damp cloth. I usually hit up the engine bay every time I wash my car and do a quick wipe down of the motor. If you get in the habit of wiping your engine bay down you won’t ever have to pressure wash it. I personally wouldn’t ever pressure wash my motor anyways.

06-26-2013, 05:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
1st A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: I 80 Biz U.S. 50 Posts: 1,710 Drives: Platinum Z Rep Power: 1618	I just use a damp cloth. I usually hit up the engine bay every time I wash my car and do a quick wipe down of the motor. If you get in the habit of wiping your engine bay down you won’t ever have to pressure wash it. I personally wouldn’t ever pressure wash my motor anyways. Initial Z, bcccpals and Leadfooted like this.

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06-26-2013, 04:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
jcasti07 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: El Paso Posts: 171 Drives: red '15 Mustang GT Rep Power: 15	I like to use sandwich bags and electrical tape to cover the MAF sensors. Then I'll give it a nice spray down. If the bay is really covered in grime/greese you can always find a good cleaner at your local automotive store, but be carefule getting it on the body paint. There are also sprays that will give it a nice shine, but I've found that they look really nice for a few days, but attract a LOT more dirt, so it's your choice what you'd like to go for.