When oil and grease accumulate in your engine, it alters its performance and might lead to damage. Cleaning your car engine might sound unsettling because of how complex your car's engine is with metals, electrical components, and mechanical parts. However, cleaning your car's engine is easier than you think. Here are steps on how to clean your car's engine:
- If your vehicle has been running, allow your engine to cool first.
- Remove the negative terminals of your car's battery to enhance safety.
- Cover the sensitive parts with plastic bags to avoid getting into contact with water.
- Spray the engine with a degreaser.
- Scrub the engine with a soft brush or piece of clothing.
- Rinse off the degreaser with running water.
- Carefully remove the plastic bags to avoid spilling water into the electric wires.
- Dry your engine using compressed air or a dry towel.
- Return the negative terminals of the battery.