trimster Posted May 12, 2022 Report Share Posted May 12, 2022 What are the thoughts on power washing the engine? Of course, staying away from big electrical connectors. Quote Robert & Lisa '14 Keystone Fuzion 315 38' 5er 2015 Volvo VNL 670, D13, iShift 'The Tartis' (ours) 2013 Smart Fortwo Passion 'K-9' 2011 CanAm Spyder RT Limited (Ours) We are both USAF vets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaydrvr Posted May 12, 2022 Report Share Posted May 12, 2022 Never.. I don't ever allow a truck wash employee to get near the engine and I don't ever power wash. Maybe a little degreasing and rinse with a hose, but there are way to many expensive things to go wrong there, especially with newer engines with exponentially more sensors and wiring. Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spindrift Posted May 12, 2022 Report Share Posted May 12, 2022 Engines are pressure washed every day of the week. All electrical connections are waterproof. My engine is pressure washed at least 2X per month. Not only do I like a clean engine, it's easier to see an issue when you see a tell-tale trail of oil and/or coolant. Quote 2012 F350 KR CC DRW w/ some stuff 2019 Arctic Fox 32-5MCindy and Tom, Kasey and Maggie (our Newfie and Berner) Oh...I forgot the five kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donf888 Posted May 12, 2022 Report Share Posted May 12, 2022 Amen to Tom's comment... our favorite place to bathe the truck does a decent rinse with open hood (Danny's Oasis Truck Center, west PHX); they do a nice job, standard treatment includes towel down the window and major exterior sections... tire treatment & topocal wax (avoid the RainX, it's bad for the clear coat, my local RV wash & wax guy advises!). Quote Don & Fannie 2005 Volvo 670, 12sp FreedomLine, "Black Dude", 3.36 axle, Szmyt Wonder-Bed Smart loader, ET hitch, Jackalopee (original-prototype), BLUE-DOT air-over-hydraulic brake system, 2007 New Horizons F35RLSSS-C (Mor/Ryde-IS, Kodiak disc brakes, 17.5 H tires), 2005 smart fortwo passion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayco1 Posted May 12, 2022 Report Share Posted May 12, 2022 As soon as washed, start and run long enough to evaporate all moisture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimster Posted May 12, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2022 Got it. I'll stay away from 'blasting' the main electrical connectors. Run the engine until warm to drive off moisture. I'm chasing a few leaks and need a clean slate to locate the source(s). And I'd like the RotoFilter to be clean before I pull it off and replace the leaking seals. Thanks all. Quote Robert & Lisa '14 Keystone Fuzion 315 38' 5er 2015 Volvo VNL 670, D13, iShift 'The Tartis' (ours) 2013 Smart Fortwo Passion 'K-9' 2011 CanAm Spyder RT Limited (Ours) We are both USAF vets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickeieio Posted May 13, 2022 Report Share Posted May 13, 2022 I routinely pressure washed all my farm equipment, including truck engines. Never an issue, As Spindrift says, it sure makes finding leaks easier. Just use common sense and don't hold the nozzle close to, or long, on critical areas. If you have a pressure washer with soap induction, or even better heat, use a light pre-treat coating to get things softened up, then a thorough rinse. Quote KW T-680, POPEMOBILE Newmar X-Aire, VATICAN Lots of old motorcycles, Moto Guzzi Griso and Spyder F3 currently in the front row Young enough to play in the dirt as a retired farmer. contact me at rickeieio1@comcast.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegas Teacher Posted May 13, 2022 Report Share Posted May 13, 2022 I go to Blue Beacon they wash the whole truck, including the engine, dress the wheels and tires and it always looks great. I get this done once a month. Cory O Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenandjon Posted May 14, 2022 Report Share Posted May 14, 2022 We wash the engines on our trucks all the time. We have to. In my line of work, they get filthy. Just don't spray too hard on the pugs on the firewall. Quote Farmer, Trucker, Equipment operator, Mechanic Quando omni flunkus moritati-When all else fails, play dead I'm a man, but I can change, if I have to, I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justRich Posted May 14, 2022 Report Share Posted May 14, 2022 YouTube has a lot of videos on engine bay cleaning. Quote ~Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimster Posted May 14, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2022 Gave it a quick power wash. Pre-treated some areas. Kept away from major connectors and such. Then started the beast and let it run until running temp was reached. . Dried it out nicely. I need to get under the engine and trans now. There's something weeping those annoying drops on the driveway. Not many. Just enough to piss one off. The main drip will be fixed when I rebuild the rotofilter. On to the next problem... air leaks in the lines on the firewall. Quote Robert & Lisa '14 Keystone Fuzion 315 38' 5er 2015 Volvo VNL 670, D13, iShift 'The Tartis' (ours) 2013 Smart Fortwo Passion 'K-9' 2011 CanAm Spyder RT Limited (Ours) We are both USAF vets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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