My new Max's engine bay is FILTY, someone told me to have it steam cleaned? Is that the best way to do it and if so where can I get it done, and what am I looking at for prices?

 

Try using "Simple Green" before you look at steam cleaning. It's great at degreasing. Just make sure your engine is cold when you do that. Just hose off and/or wipe with heavy duty paper towels.

 

I'll give that a try, they have it at auto part stores or do I gotta order it online? Is there anything I have to cover under the hood, or take out(battery or anything)? Sorry if these are nub questions but i never had to clean an engine bay

 

I think it is better to use simple green when the engine is warm. the grease and dirt can be broken up and washed away much easier.

 

I would disconnect the negative terminal of the battery, cover any open or water prone wire connections and probably put a plastic bag over the alternator. Afterwards I would let the engine dry out for like an hour before starting it. I know people say to start it right away to help it dry up, but any moisture that could have gotten in the wrong places can cause problems when you run current through there. It's safer to just let it dry for a while.

 

k, thanks for the tips.

 

this is how I do it. Get a large can of WD-40 go to the car wash, pop the hood and spray the electrical connections including the KS with WD-40. (WD=water displacement) take a wal-mart bag and place over your filter if you have on open filter. Soak good with the engine and engine cleaner, the green stuff. let sit while you wash the rest of your car. From a distance rinse with the high pressure rinse. Allow to dry, the take the can of WD-40 and spray everything in the engine bay very good, except for the metal parts. I.E valve covers and intake monifold. with a clean dry cloth start wipng down everything you can reach. th8s will leave you engine look new, not like it has a ton of silicone on it.

 

If the engine bay is really bad it might be worth it to just go to a place that does detailing and have it steam cleaned. I think my dad payed like 40$ when he got his car done, it came out looking new basically.

 

The engine bay is really bad, I don't think it was ever cleaned before i got it and it's a 95. If it's only like 40-70 bucks i'll just get it steamed, I thought it was gonna be a couple hundred though. Thanks for all the tips/suggestions everyone. I'll be sure to take some before and after pics when I get it done.

 

If you don't mind spending the $$$ and if you're lazy like me....I pay 55 for the whole car detailing....clean inside and out......BEAUTIFUL!!!!!