Safest Way To Clean Your Engine Without Water!

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The safest way to clean your cars engine without water using a hose or excessive amounts of water so you do not have to worry about shorting a connector and causing electrical damage to your vehicle. This is the safest way possible to clean your engine bay. This waterless engine bay cleaning uses Dawn dish soap to break down any grease or dirt that has built up and minimizes the need for harsh chemicals such as brake cleaner or engine degreaser that can cause damage to rubber components or other systems. Some cases you will need one of these products but for majority of the engine bay cleaning you can get away with using a mild soap and an assortment of brushes shown in the video. Cleaning a car and detailing a car is one of the most satisfying and rewarding experiences. Thank you all for your support each week and if you are new be sure to Subscribe & Turn On Notifications for New disaster detailing videos! #cardetailing #detailing #carcleaning
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@oscarmuffin4322 5 лет назад

Here's the entire video summed up for you. Use a tiny brush and a jar of soapy water to clean stuff then wipe it off with a rag.

@enforcementofficer4802 3 года назад

😂

@jju2131 5 лет назад

Thank you for this video. I've been wanting to clean my engine bay without using power wash or sort of complicated tools but I was always hesitant to do it because I'm terrified of damaging anything under the hood. This video gives me an idea.

@stevenhinkle6957 2 года назад

Detail tech here and this is the only technique I would trust in order to not ruin any electronics.

@sylvesterharris5282 5 лет назад

Such simple but useful information. Much better than hosing the engine bay and moving dirt around. Thanks for the video

@StaufferGarage 5 лет назад

Amen, thanks a lot!

@debfrazin1344 3 года назад

Just did mine - what a difference! Thx for the great video!

@batsnsushi 6 лет назад

I miss having my engine bay clean thank you for this video . I love this method you showed better then hose. Watched how to clean a car seat so glad I did I spilled ice cream on my seat.Now I know how to clean it thank you for the knowledge you provide on your channel .

@StaufferGarage 6 лет назад

Happy to help!

@starwars1744 5 лет назад

Your videos are very interesting and very helpful when it comes to detailing or cleaning methods.

@coltonsalmons7321 6 лет назад

Amazing job. I try and detail the engine bays of all my vehicles at least once a year but I've never quite as detailed as you but you offered some great tips I'll definitely try. I got on the 303 train from your advice!

@StaufferGarage 6 лет назад

Thanks! Its a quick job!

@cedricwebb9516 6 лет назад

Awesome video sir. This is one of the best and safest engine cleaning method I've seen thus far. I will use this method. Thanks for sharing.

@StaufferGarage 6 лет назад

Thanks Cedric! Super nice too because you aren’t using any harsh chemicals. The dawn works awesome and the 303 protectant rehydrated and protects

@matyaskoros7395 4 года назад

Great advice! Do this and make thos mechanics happier. It's a big difference to work on a clean engine vs one full of dirt.

@stewvlogs5084 5 лет назад

Thank you I was wondering how to get my engine bay clean like new. Liked and subscribed

@lt7automotive931 5 лет назад

A little caution goes a long way. From my experience, directing water away from or covering the distributor (if you have one) is the only precaution needed. You present an good option here for those who are unsure or are extra cautious. Personally, I want to rinse the soap residue off. Long term effects of something like dish soap is to dry out plastics, rubber, and finishes. The 303 rinse and wipedown helps.

@Ebaybbq 5 лет назад

I have an odyssey 2014 as well thanks for teaching, I will clean my engine next week

@AdonisTonga 5 лет назад

Great video thanks for sharing. I never thought of cleaning my engine like that.

@dfgonzalez0 2 года назад

Thanks for taking the time to make the video, it was very helpful and informative, the only step I would add would be to paint the rusted parts and bolts black!

@JeffCarbuoy 2 года назад

Awesome mate, will do one of this soon and try to film as well. keep it up great work. subscribed

@brandyreagan366 5 лет назад

I seriously love your work.

@nicong5261 5 лет назад

Very nice method 👍 i will definitely recommend this to my friends

@TwizRecStudio 3 года назад

Best option so far. I will try this

@JoseGarcia-hl8th 11 месяцев назад

The jar is a great idea. I love having my car clean and this was a good video to watch.

@jamesmartin1895 4 года назад

awesome vid, sir thank you - this is very doable for me 😊👍 (subbed)

@tonynguyen3144 3 года назад

You are a professional man thank you for your video

@Islamovation 2 года назад

I was looking for this video for a long time. bravoooooo

@marioandnanarose 5 лет назад

Nice I'm going to try out this method

@CitizenPerkins 5 лет назад

Wow! Very nice job, sir! You can clean my vehicle any day! 👍😎

@eiraoi2131 2 года назад

Thank you 🙏🏻 I will make my engine brand new 👍🏻☀️

@ede8193 5 лет назад

Wow great video and great job!!

@apollo9782 5 лет назад

Very useful method, no spraying water, no complicated tools. Just wet the parts with a brush and soap mix to loosen the dirt. Anyone can try this at home! Tq 👌

@mostawesome9610 5 лет назад

Yow big Boss yu know how to do the damn thing !! Great job, I learn nuff things outta ur videos keep it up. Michael Rich from Jamaica. Ps. I jus started my own auto detailing business too and it's jus great how u get the job done right! Without all the fancy Dancy stuff

@aaronritzenthaler 5 лет назад

I have never thought of not dousing the engine with a hose or pressure washer, will def try this! Looks great 👍🏻

@StaufferGarage 5 лет назад

Glad it helps!

@michelnguyen4819 5 лет назад

Thanks for showing.

@carolsceniak9673 5 лет назад

Beautiful job!

@robbiecruz7391 5 лет назад

Awesome job thank you

@peterpanassow7814 5 лет назад

Excellent video!!!

@ejoautovideos 5 лет назад

Different approach, I'm not a huge fan of blasting the engine with high pressure water neither. I think the results speak for itself. Awesome video man!

@StaufferGarage 5 лет назад

Thanks!

@Appalachianasshole41 5 лет назад

Unless your an idiot you wont do any damage with a high pressure washer on the engine

@danielvillanueva3336 3 года назад

Thanks for the lil lesson

@Ircar47 4 года назад

Beautiful!

@shirazelahi 5 лет назад

I find detailing as oddly satisfying, relaxing and as stress reducing as a good massage. Btw I started doing it after watching your videos. One tip - try replacing or cleaning up the rusty bolts with a wire bristle brush and adding a small dab of black paint on them. It would give the engine bay that ‘new from the dealer’ look.

@sashbar 5 лет назад

Just bear in mind that when you are selling your car, replaced or tampered with bolts in the engine bay raise immediate suspicion of repaired/replaced wings. You will be asked if your car was in an accident. You will honestly say no, it was just engine detailing.. 9 out of 10 won't believe you and walk away. I probably would. And no, you won't be able to paint it over so it would have a factory look. One can see tampered wing bolts immediately.

@AFatOcelot 2 года назад

I’m so addicted to watching and doing it. I just got a new car (used) and can’t stop obsessing over it. And I started a mobile detailing business. Well I made the flyers and I’m passing them out today we will see if I have any bites

@jeffrey3498 5 лет назад

Great job!

@marcusgibbs2416 5 лет назад

Great video...inspired me to do this on my vehicles. Thx

@StaufferGarage 5 лет назад

Glad to hear!

@gammacrush3351 4 года назад

Sweet job👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

@jeremyturk6338 5 лет назад

Man. It's looks great. Well done.

@StaufferGarage 5 лет назад

Thank you sir!

@josephjaramillo7599 5 лет назад

Very good video to eliminate electrical shorts...

@humbertogarcia7317 Год назад

Great explanation and video!!

@StaufferGarage Год назад

Glad you liked it!

@djfreshkig8361 5 лет назад

Great video. Looks like you're missing one retainer clip on the left. We all got OCD.

@planetina1145 5 лет назад

Good video ty!

@kawasakiwhiptwo5821 5 лет назад

S.G. I'm a subscriber and love your videos. Just a little advice, mabey not show before and after pics or vids,at the beginning of your vids. Keep us in suspense LOL! great job and great video. ✌

@LB-kh1bj 5 лет назад

I always use a preasure washer to clean my engine but i do it from the under side of the engine not from the top cause thats where all the oil and stuff is not on the plastic on top

@terencewelch3408 2 года назад

Great, efficient job. Thanks for the tips. I have a 2012 Ford Focus. How should I clean the engine bay?

@brettonpelagalli9131 5 лет назад

I like to use Meguiar's Ultimate Trim Restorer for protecting engine compartment plastics! I do love 303 products though

@josehoutex181_towncarkilla6 3 года назад

Awesome 😎😎😎💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💯💯💯👍👍👍

@brod123ussmith8 5 лет назад

Great video.

@nighthawkj30A4 5 лет назад

I use vinlex and Meguires natural shine use it on my 03 Accord EXV6 coupe.

@iamdjsluggo 5 лет назад

Nice job!

@alexandremartingale1731 3 года назад

Hi ! Thanks for the good video. I have a question though.. I recently cleaned an engine, removed the battery, detailed it, then I mounted it back in. However, the engine computer was 'reset' as Ive been told ( radio reset and rough idling )... :( How can I avoid that ?

@kapppz 3 года назад

The three rusty bolt heads can be addressed with a paint marker or spray paint, I know, a little OCD but I love to finish a job completely. I always have brake manifolds rust so I mask them off and spray paint them black. Getting rid of of anything rusty under the hood makes an an amazing difference. I have a Jaguar XJ-SC 12 cylinder and do the occasional car show and by using simple cleaning techniques, buffing metal and hiding rust you can fool people and even judges that you spend hours under the hood.

@AdamAus85 5 лет назад

I recently detailed my engine bay on my E39. I have some carpro perl laying around and haven't used it much. Worked really nice on the plastics, rubber, etc.

@Noxish 5 лет назад

How to clean your engine bay without water. Step 1: get a jar and fill it with hot water.

@sasukeuchihaanbucapt 5 лет назад

Right 😂😂😂

@sasukeuchihaanbucapt 5 лет назад

@Mike Hannigan I'm pretty sure he specifically said H2O / water he didn't say any type of attachment

@sasukeuchihaanbucapt 5 лет назад

@Mike Hannigan 😂😂😂😉😉😉 i see u never truly followed instructions

@johnargue2977 5 лет назад

3:23 very meticulous I might add. I think I'd just pressure wash the f*cker

@lushy9591 5 лет назад

Mike Bosch hhhhhhhhhh

@rockingarchangel 5 лет назад

Superclean 1:1 and that brush and a garden hose. Walmart bag over alternator and CAI

@donaldallison 4 года назад

Nice job done.

@jessicam5648 5 лет назад

Great job

@Ihaveseenthings577 5 лет назад

Aaaaannd now is the time to disassemble the air intake and install the battery holder....nice job but forgot to install it look and see....🤗

@karenknaus221 5 лет назад

New to your channel!!! This is fantastic!!! I love a clean car!!! Your tips are great!!!! Especially the the brushes! Never thought about for the inside! Wish I could have you detail my car!!! Great job!!! I follow your sweet wife!!! She is great!!! Loved her vegan recipes- easy to do and yummy!

@minhtienphan200 5 лет назад

Karen Knaus i

@xqar8877 6 лет назад

YOU KING 😘

@PirateMTH_ToddH 4 года назад

Great video. I have never been a fan of power washing an engine bay. 90% of the time if done correctly there are no issues. But when an electrical gremlin pops up... FRUSTRATING.

@terencedavis4141 3 года назад

Nice job.

@joebloggs4191 5 лет назад

I recently had my car valeted and the valeter used a steam machine to clean the engine bay. It’s quick and very effective

@crystalsabundance 5 лет назад

Brilliant

@erwinmoniz9042 4 года назад

hey stauffer...great video...need to know how to clean my headlights from the inside !? any ideas !?

@rxlo1062 5 лет назад

Good job 👍

@michelnguyen4819 5 лет назад

What called the tools table that you popuped to use in this video? Where can I find and buy it? Thanks.

@chuckhall8668 5 лет назад

Good video I use meq. hyper dressing on the engine, show a video on waxing a car by hand.

@makamakalena3464 6 лет назад

That's Koooool

@lilbit582 5 лет назад

I have an 06 Honda so I don't have those removable plastic covers. The same process would still apply though, correct? Or maybe some alternate way? I just don't want to screw up things under my hood. Thank you In advance.

@nighthawkj30A4 5 лет назад

And dash soap as well also what kind of brushes you use. And for those hard to reach and small areas. I use q tips.

@Moiis-nd7fh 5 лет назад

im just gonna get a pressure washer and hope for the best this basically a tutorial with everything at autozone except water

@kimscooterjamieson 6 лет назад

Looks amazing.

@SoCalRobb 5 лет назад

I wonder for those rusty bolts, if you could remove them, soak them in vinegar and re-spray them with Rust-Oleum Black or Silver, if that would work as an extra finishing touch?

@shaheryar_iqbal 5 лет назад

Very well put together tutorial, I am personally not a fan of dousing the engine with pressurized water as there is always the chance of water pooling in the crevices, nooks and crannies and leading to electrical problems.

@StaufferGarage 5 лет назад

Exactly why I put this together. I avoid dousing it for the same reasons

@brunofey5142 6 лет назад

6:26 did you have a stroke? ahahahaha great content as always, and great tip, not many detailers say in videos you should remove your battery, wish is very important, but a lot of people seen to not get that.

@cedricwebb9516 6 лет назад

Bruno Fey I've been detailing for 3 years and I have never seen anyone take out the battery. I have had that concern however I was advised that it was unnecessary. That is a great tip and the video was awesome.

@brunofey5142 6 лет назад

Cedric Webb in old cars maybe it wasn't, but in modern cars I think it is. Not only because of the electronics, but also the fact that any remaining liquid can evaporate and stick to places that might cause shorts or just plain rust and bad connections. Taking the battery and letting it dry for a few is not a bad idea at all, mainly in European and German cars, which seen to have more than 20 electronic centrals sometimes. Like the Citroen DS4. Water can't get near that, or it will be close to 10 grand in damage.

@MagicMikesDetailing Год назад

I use a flower watering pot with warm water to rinse off the engine bay. Then use a leaf blower to dry. Use S100 spray to brighten the black pieces & helps keep dirt off

@atticuspug 5 лет назад

What's that portable bench u are using? I'm looking for something like that

@nannymiangel4863 5 лет назад

I always wanted my engine cleaned

@jesusmunoz4772 5 лет назад

Great video. Keep doing an awesome job.

@TheTaken14 4 года назад

Hi, have you done this to a mitsubishi mirage or attrage? Thank you! :)

@joemontero725 6 лет назад

Great video man but let me pass on some advise or tip. 1- I suggest to use a stainless steel wire brush or brass wire brush for cleaning the aluminum parts of the engine. If you use a steel or ferrous metal brush you will cause corrosion on the aluminum parts. What happens is the steel particles from the brush get impregnated into they aluminum and cause what we in aviation call dissimilar metal corrosion.2- install a battery back up device that plugs into 12 volt cigarette lighter plug outlet. This will save you a headache of settings and reprogramming your electrical things.

@juanmaldonado2096 5 лет назад

Where can I get one of those battery back ups for cigarrete lighter?

@dkcbr600 5 лет назад

I maybe wrong. If you add a battery backup. It defeats the purpose of disconnecting the battery. Things could still short out, right?

@juanmaldonado2096 5 лет назад

@@dkcbr600 no cause not enough juice. Just barely enough for to keep memory

@shermanbird4590 5 лет назад

Honda radios have a theft code that must be entered once the battery has been disconnected. Often, this code isn't present with the vehicle and a phone call to the dealer has to be made. Battery back up is a great idea!

@luashelton9320 4 года назад

Thanks for this tip Joe Montero! The input from aviation mechanics is priceless!

@ABoyNamedAsTy 5 лет назад

Ok, how about hybrid? Is it safe to remove battery? As I am afraid a lot of stuff can go bad, that it will need some dealer to reset everything to normal functioning condition

@gmitch239 6 лет назад

Do you think the dawn will eventually dry out the plastic?

@coreybey3594 2 года назад

What is in the dark blue spray bottle that you used on the engine before wire brushing the area?

@RyanWashock 5 лет назад

instead of the rags could you agitate your work area and then just suck it up with a wet/dry vac? Maybe save the rag for lingering residual soap and stuff left over?

@peterkroeker753 5 лет назад

One tip I can see is to let the engine warm up....not operating temp but just warm snd spray a product called super clean on it let it sit for 15 or 20 minutes rinse off and then you can hit the rest just like you did. That's my tip

@StaufferGarage 5 лет назад

Good idea! Will try it next time

@Okie-Tom 5 лет назад

Hi there, I just subscribed today. I do have a question. I have a 2004 Mercedes E500 that had a valve cover seeping and it has the top of the valve cover along with the ignition coils covered with dirty oil. I need to clean it off. My first thought is to use my new little steam cleaner, that I bought for interior use, and steam it off. I don't to cause any electrical problems but for sure didn't want to use a 3000 psi pressure washer on it. What are your thoughts? Thanks, Tom

@gilbertnavarez3247 4 года назад

303 aerospace protectant is the best but as a professional detailer I would pressure wash the whole engine while running, dry it then use the 303. No need to disassemble anything and it cuts your time in half.

@pedrokns 5 лет назад

How much time you take to clear all the car including inside and the engineer? Great video, a fan from Brazil.

@sang3714 5 лет назад

I would like to see how you approach the underneath of the car in winter seasons with salt from the streets.

@marciananton9226 5 лет назад

What brush are you using? Im using a cheapo small paint brush.

@tobymofield6597 Год назад

You could get by with using 2-3 walmart bags to cover the battery, and distributor, a diluted degreaser50/50 and a low pressure sprayer such as a Worx spray gun, start the car up ASAP let it run a few minutes, Then blow dry with air gun or battery leaf blower. Then the dressing. I have been doing this for years with no problems what so ever. Engine bay looks BRAND NEW. Still a great how 2 video.

@greenteambc 5 лет назад

Dawn dishsoap is a petrol product and so are many of your cable coverings and wires, this will cause the dishsoap to eat away at your seals and make your cables/wires harden and crack.