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How much does an engine cleaning cost?
I want to have my engine professionally cleaned—but how much will it cost me?
Kathryn Mae Kurlychek · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Great question! The cost of an average engine cleaning is around $200, although it can vary from $100 to over $500, depending on a couple of factors:
- Your car’s engine size: Part of cleaning your engine involves thoroughly cleaning each of its cylinders; engines that have more cylinders typically cost more to have cleaned.
- Your engine’s condition: If there’s excess carbon build-up, rust, or grime on your engine block, it may take longer to clean–and cost you more money. Older engines (like in classic cars) may also require special attention when cleaning, increasing the cost.
- The type of cleaning service performed: The cleaning method you choose can impact the cost of the cleaning itself. Steam cleaning and glass bead or soda blasting cleaning are more common engine cleaning methods and range in cost from $100-$400; carbon cleaning, on the other hand, is a more specialized process that can run a bill up to $600.
If you’re looking to avoid labor costs for an engine cleaning, you always have the option to rent a steam cleaner or vacuum and perform the cleaning yourself! You can easily DIY your own engine cleaning for under $100.
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