Engine cleaning

Is it safe to spray the engine with a water hose and cleaner?

 

Yes but not with high pressure. I cover the battery, fuse box and alternator.

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I use a 2800psi pressure washer with a wide degree tip (30 deg) from about 3 feet away in quick sweeping motions over nearly all engine components. Avoid coil packs and electrical connections. Low volume and medium pressure in fast sweeping movements. The car wash wand is fine. I've done it to hot engines without issue, just don't concentrate the spray.

Fast sweeping motions.

 

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Yes. I do it all the time. Do it on a completely cool engine. I use filtered water from the hose and on a low pressure. Spray cleaner. Rinse off with hose. You really have to use some common sense when it comes to cleaning under the hood. If you see electrical, don’t go spraying a high pressure stream right over it. The engine bay is designed to get splashed with water, so connectors are water resistant….not water proof. Just keep that in mind and you will have no issues.