5 steps to clean the car engine compartment that drivers need to know
(Baonghean.vn) - Cleaning the engine compartment of a car not only helps to preserve the engine better, prolonging the life of the machine but also drives away some "uninvited guests". However, not all drivers know how to clean the engine properly without damaging the equipment...
Step 1: Open the hood and clean the engine compartment
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| After a long drive, the car is often very hot, which can burn your hands. Therefore, before cleaning, open the hood for about 10 - 20 minutes to let the engine dissipate heat. Opening the hood also helps the engine and important parts not to have their "lifespan" reduced due to sudden temperature changes... Then pick up and remove any trash stuck inside the engine compartment, especially near the air vents, under the windshield. |
Step 2: Cover the electrical circuits and engine air intake
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| Once the inside of the compartment has been cleaned, use nylon or specialized waterproof tape to cover the electrical circuits and electronic devices of the vehicle compartment... Check the battery terminals. If they are not safe, you should disconnect them and use a clean towel or nylon bag to cover the air intake and generator to prevent water or dirt from entering and damaging the equipment. |
Step 3: Spray engine compartment cleaning solution
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| Next, spray the cleaning solution onto the areas in the engine compartment, leave it for about 3 - 5 minutes to let the solution dissolve and soften the dirt stuck inside the car... Then use a brush, a small broom combined with the engine cleaning solution to remove "stubborn" stains, or areas with a lot of grease around the engine compartment. |
Step 4: Rinse with clean water
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| Once the engine compartment has been cleaned, spray it again with clean water to remove dirt and cleaning foam. When using a sprayer, be careful not to use a high-pressure machine and do not spray water directly into areas where electronic components or circuits are installed to avoid water overflowing, causing a short circuit and reducing the "lifespan" of the vehicle. |
Step 5: Dry and check the engine compartment again
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| Finally, use a dry towel to absorb the water inside until completely dry and check the engine compartment again. Restart the car to check the equipment to ensure the car is still operating normally, not affected by cleaning the engine compartment. |