Clean Engine - Skyactiv 2.0 - 62k miles

[buster]

My yearly engine cleaning. This engine stays relatively clean due to the splash guard underneath. My previous cars did not have that and it made a huge difference. I'll likely keep this car another 2-4 years or until it starts giving me trouble, then buy a Tacoma. The OCV remains dry after a valve cover replacement. I keep the engine cover off.

1. Simple Green HD - 2. Paint Brush - 3. Hose - 4. Electric leaf blower to dry - 5. Start car and take it on a drive - 6. Spray 303 and let it sit. 7. Stare at it like a weirdo.

 

[diyjake]

That is very clean!

 

[Tjbouwhu]

Wow does that look nice!

 

[demarpaint]

It looks great, mine is due. We did them about the same time IIRC.

 

[The Critic]

Be careful: https://www.bobistheoilguy.com/foru...2/re-warning-mb-c250-engine-bay-cleaning

 

[buster]

Thanks. I cover the engine cover with a towel or trash bag so it never gets wet. I do that part by hand. I cover all sensors with aluminum foil or plastic bags.

 

[PimTac]

Looks great.

 

[E150GT]

That's pretty much the same routine I use. I keep the engine cover on though. I even have a blue top battery on mine although it's not a Bosch

 

[PimTac]

I keep the cover on as well. I also use Gyeon Preserve which is a trim protectant on all the black plastic in the engine bay. Keeps it looking brand new.

 

[buster]

Originally Posted by PimTac
I keep the cover on as well. I also use Gyeon Preserve which is a trim protectant on all the black plastic in the engine bay. Keeps it looking brand new.



That stuff looks very good.

I may put the engine cover back on. I got used to not having it on. When I had Mazda replace the OCV I was keeping an eye on it and I eventually got used to not having it on.

 

[PimTac]

Originally Posted by buster
Originally Posted by PimTac
I keep the cover on as well. I also use Gyeon Preserve which is a trim protectant on all the black plastic in the engine bay. Keeps it looking brand new.



That stuff looks very good.

I may put the engine cover back on. I got used to not having it on. When I had Mazda replace the OCV I was keeping an eye on it and I eventually got used to not having it on.




I like it. It leaves a matte finish and has SiO2 in it. The trim stays clean even in rain and such. It lasts a while too.

 

[gregk24]

Looks great, excellent work!

 

[oldhp]

Engine bay porn...........................

 

[DirectRejection]

Looks spiffy buster.
I bet the M1 EP 0W20 keeps it clean on the inside too...

 

[parshisa]

you've driven 134K miles in 1.5year????????????????

 

[joekingcorvette]

Awesome! I keep mine looking good too.

 

[14Accent]

I love engine bay porn, but almost NEVER see it in real life. When you work at a shop, you don't get those kinds of vehicles. That is, unless I'm doing a used car inspection on an armor-all covered lot monster.

I don't personally detail my engines, but then again the cars I drive (Volt excluded) hardly warrant a car wash let alone an engine detail.

 

[carviewsonic]

" 7. Stare at it like a weirdo. "

That's the most important step!

 

[Gebo]

I'm staring at your engine like a weirdo. I think I'll take one more peek before I go to bed....

 

[BMWTurboDzl]

Reminds me of a guy I knew who used to post on Roadfly.com back in the early-mid 2000's. He always bought M3's and would detail the entire car ( including the suspension/undercarriage) just like this.