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How do you keep your car engine clean?
What’s the best way to keep your car engine as clean as possible? I’m trying to be a more responsible car owner, and I feel like maintaining the engine is a part of that.
Joshua Levy · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Great job stepping up and taking care of your car! And you’re right—making sure your engine stays clean is a big part of
car maintenance
.Follow these steps to keep your engine clean at home:
- Pop the hood and remove plastic covers from your engine block. They should be cleaned separately.
- Remove or unplug your battery so you don’t damage it or hurt yourself. Start by unplugging the negative lead.
- Cover your battery, ignition wires, and other delicate areas with plastic bags to keep them safe from damage during the cleaning process.
- Spray the entire engine block with a degreaser as thoroughly as possible—really soak it all.
- Scrub your engine with a synthetic brush until it starts looking clean. Avoid metal brushes—they can damage some of the smaller engine components.
- Rinse the engine block with a regular hose or a pressure washer set to low. Try not to spray the electrical components directly.
- Dry everything with a towel. You can use compressed air for the hard-to-reach cracks and crevices.
- Replace all the covers and battery (starting with the positive lead), shut your hood, and hit the road!
- Regularly repeat the whole process.
Car maintenance isn’t a one-time gig—it’s a process you need to repeat regularly. Giving your engine a quick degrease once every year or two can stop it from getting too dirty in the first place. Plus, clean engines are less likely to breakdown.
If you’re already taking the time to clean your engine, take an extra minute to save on car insurance with
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