How to Clean a Car Engine Safely / STEP BY STEP GUIDE

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Жыл бұрын

Engine Bay detailing has never been so easy thanks to this step by step guide that anyone can follow. I will show How to clean your engine bay and reveal everything you need to successfully steam clean your engine bay without causing any damage to your engine.
the model I'm using is the karcher sc4
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@epicautomotivedetailing Жыл бұрын

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@karl3927 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video Dave 👍. You're spot on about steam cleaning being a lot slower but safer than a pressure washer.

@epicautomotivedetailing Жыл бұрын

It's much slower lol. In the words of Jeremy Clarkson I prefer speed and power lol

@mann8254 Жыл бұрын

Great video Dave, totally excited for you on your own products, can't wait to see them in action👏👏💫

@epicautomotivedetailing Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate not long now till it happens

@marktrower2267 Жыл бұрын

Another fantastic video Dave. Cleaning products can't wait to see 👍🏼

@epicautomotivedetailing Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark I'm working hard to get these ready within next 2 weeks but it's a rough guess

@stephenhanford5139 Жыл бұрын

Awesome information for people scared to do engine bay cleans. I was really worried , but after getting useful info from other detailers & valeters I'm a bit comfier now 👍 aswell as watching all your videos 👌 Can't wait for your product launch.... I will deffo be getting some 😊 Keep up the amazing work Dave . Thanks 🙏

@epicautomotivedetailing Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate that's very kind 🙏🙏

@TurboDetailing 7 ай бұрын

Amazing video! Appreciate it man! I am a detailer myself I will definitely use these tips.

@dalydetailz2120 Жыл бұрын

I always love the sense of humour you bring to your videos. 100% prefer using steam to clean delicate areas around the cars that I work on.

@epicautomotivedetailing Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate. New channel name? ill have to check it out

@dalydetailz2120 Жыл бұрын

@@epicautomotivedetailing yeah, I've been doing some filming, but the delete it because I sound like a dick lol

@elliottquinton2084 Ай бұрын

How much do you make a year?

@paulcloughton4000 Жыл бұрын

Great vid with great info, got to love a clean engine bay, your own products sound great👌

@epicautomotivedetailing Жыл бұрын

Cheers Paul 😁

@clewis5220 Жыл бұрын

So pleased you made this video as I’ve been scared of cleaning my engine bay……until now :-)

@epicautomotivedetailing Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate. This is just the basics but for the majority this is all you need to do

@eamonkelly2792 Жыл бұрын

Great video dave, like you said so many people are afraid to go near them, most weeks after clearing my car I just wipe down everything and once in a while I'll get the apc out and give it a better clean, p.s can't wait to see you on tv again tomorrow night

@epicautomotivedetailing Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate. Tomorrow I won't be on it but from episode 3 I feature in pretty much every episode. All new content too. Not sure how much they will show. We filmed some amazing cleans

@paul-fk7de Жыл бұрын

This will be a much safer way to clean my engine bay as it has warning labels on it no pressure washer thanks for sharing 👌👍

@epicautomotivedetailing Жыл бұрын

Like anything there is always a risk even with steam cleaning if used incorrectly. But your be surprised how much an engine bay can take before it's dead

@pfmusic1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips. I've got a similar steam cleaner but never used on my car. Will give it a go. Thanks

@epicautomotivedetailing Жыл бұрын

Thanks Patrick

@mariomdv 3 ай бұрын

I've been washing the engine bays of every single car I've ever owned for the past 35 years and have never had any problems. One exception. My mother's 1989 Peugeot 405 developed a misfire after engine cleaning that took a whole day of driving to clear out. Dealer later told me that it was a common problem. Those cars were bad. Really bad.

@alex-is4lr 2 ай бұрын

My father had a 405 mi16 and it was a great car until it wasn’t. Electrical problems galore and good luck fixing issues. Awesome handling car and great fun to drive but sadly electrical issues ruin it

@matty5057 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Informative and easy on the eye! 😉

@epicautomotivedetailing Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@stevenjones1972 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant video Dave,that's a idea use the steamer to clean the engine,at a steady pace to use.

@epicautomotivedetailing Жыл бұрын

Thanks Steven 🙏

@briansymes2936 3 ай бұрын

great video to understand the ways youre teaching.

@julianfisher6134 6 ай бұрын

Great & impressive video ! Loved the pun about a Peugeot driver !!!!!!

@keithgriffin6207 Жыл бұрын

Love the video For the great information And dos and dont Makes everything a lot easier for everyone

@epicautomotivedetailing Жыл бұрын

Thanks Keith. I'm focusing more helping people now. I'm trying to simplify everything for beginners

@keithgriffin6207 Жыл бұрын

@@epicautomotivedetailing Seems to me uve been doing that a while now I just think this video will help a lot off people including myself The engine bay is always a tricky place to do beside all the electrical stuff that frightens the crap out of people And to top it all off most people have a household steam cleaner That will work not as good as the pros ones but it all helps Ps looking forward to see what you have coming out

@InfinityWax Жыл бұрын

Great walkthrough Dave 👌🏼

@epicautomotivedetailing Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate 😃

@EnthusiastsGarage Жыл бұрын

do people really think that engineers don't design under hood components to get wet? modern cars use various seals and gaskets on all electrical connectors and covers. this isn't a tv or an electronic that's in your house that stays warm and dry all the time. car are subject to extreme temperature swings, high humidity, monsoon level rain, and snow/slush that packs under the car. what do think happens under your hood when you drive through a deep puddle and water shoots over the car, does it magically stay out of the engine compartment? just don't flood the engine bay with water and blow it off with a leaf blower or air compressor and you will be fine.

@Christopher-kj9us 3 ай бұрын

I don’t trust engineers

@daneitor97 Ай бұрын

It can get wet, but it can’t get pressure washed

@aesaphyr Ай бұрын

In fairness... old cars are still around and can't be driven though the kind of puddle that would get water onto the electronics. But also, some people would just rather not take risks. My IP68-rated Samsung phone got damp the other day, and everything shorted. It turned out the adhesive had failed because of the heat generated by the processor (thanks for putting Exynos instead of Snapdragon inside the UK model, Samsung). Would hate to find out the hard way that the casing or cover over my car's electronics has failed.

@Insertnamehere3000 Ай бұрын

I suggest you good heat soak. Steam was literally the worse thing he could have done

@je2338 25 күн бұрын

Yes but a pressure cleaner could dislodge and force those rubber seals to break, especially when they have hardened. This could cause electrical issues.

@mmcarspani1623 Жыл бұрын

the first detailer that uses steam to wash the engine👌👌👌. I was surprised how top detailers pour water on the engine or use foam cannon. In modern cars, there is so much electronics that we can always break something.my Favourite steamer is Polti Vaporetto eco pro😀great job👌

@epicautomotivedetailing Жыл бұрын

To be fair I still use snow foam. Depends on vehicle of course

@mmcarspani1623 Жыл бұрын

@@epicautomotivedetailing you are brave🤪👍

@onedaystrangerenough Жыл бұрын

Great video going to do mine with your new products 😜👍

@epicautomotivedetailing Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate. Any day now

@LothianValet Жыл бұрын

Fantastic tips and tricks there 👍

@epicautomotivedetailing Жыл бұрын

Cheers mate appreciate it. That Just reminded me to check your video out lol

@HitchinValeting Жыл бұрын

Nice upload and advice, just started doing engine bay cleans again after a few years, many thanks.

@epicautomotivedetailing Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate

@MrLines22 8 ай бұрын

I've have a classic mini and the previous owner smothered it in wax oil great it has persevered it but how do I get rid of it, have you ever had this.

@simonmarsh5007 Жыл бұрын

Great video ,it’s one of those jobs which I’m sure a lot of people are worried about ,great help to look at this as have been a bit worried about doing them myself 👍

@epicautomotivedetailing Жыл бұрын

Thanks Simon

@ellcharlotte Жыл бұрын

could you make a video on essential tools and products you need to get started on doing a professional job. thank you for another great video!

@LouMires Жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank you!

@epicautomotivedetailing Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate

@Can8ian. 27 күн бұрын

I detail cars at a used car dealership and cleaning the engine bay used to be my least favorite task but I have discovered the a foam cannon followed by a soft brush and a spray bottle of plain water take care of it pretty fast and no high pressure water hits anything. The highest pressure that hits it is a spray bottle so there is zero risk. I've never used steam. Some engine sensors are very sensitive to temperature (like the IAC inside the air intake) especially quick temperature changes. Steam may not have the pressure to get past wiring seals and such, but it carries risk too.

@crystalcars5210 Жыл бұрын

I’ve just gone balls deep in buying a Matrix SO8 steamer to replace my domestic one. It makes the engine bay and door shuts so much easier to clean with the 8bar pressure power.

@epicautomotivedetailing Жыл бұрын

Nice one be interested to see how that works out

@100GTAGUY Жыл бұрын

So I've been sold on steam cleaning for a while now having learned how effective and commonly it is used to clean airplanes, but wasn't sold on investing in industrial grade steamers being that those are a bit too pricey for my personal hobby detailing. However one of these lil steamers may just be in my price range for how often I'd use em, I just have to see where it ships from being across the pond so I'm gonna shop around a bit. I mainly want to move away from using solvents (I primarily use klean strip low voc orderless mineral spirits, doesn't damage cured vehicle paints or resins used in coil windings, doesnt craze or embrittle plastics or rubbers, and it breaks down the nastiest of sludge and grease buildup) and siphon wands, despite how effective they can be as well, runoff containment can be a bit tricky granted not impossible. Though I will admit if I took the time to fully contain all drips, it would be a great solvent used in combo with steam to really break down some sludge. Especially on my two stroke mx bike and old leaky farm truck.

@davidbarnett8002 6 ай бұрын

Hi mate im no detailer but looking to buy a steamer for inside what do you recommend and what would use as a prewash

@adamford871 Жыл бұрын

Do you have a guide templates to different cleaning packages

@decker0373 Жыл бұрын

Hi Dave, I'm a new subscriber and have been wading through your videos recently. My VW Polo GTi has a battery in the boot so I'm leaning toward a pressure washer clean but wondered, if there are any parts in the bay that I should protect, what are they? Thanks.

@epicautomotivedetailing Жыл бұрын

just electricals, and alternator really. Just dont flood it. a good citrus pre wash will eat into the dirt

@donniebowers8969 Жыл бұрын

Awesome good job and info

@epicautomotivedetailing Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@riderzinc 11 ай бұрын

What would you recommend on a classic car engine? It’s quite greasy

@tuningemporium815 Жыл бұрын

great video mate :)

@epicautomotivedetailing Жыл бұрын

thanks mate

@tuningemporium815 Жыл бұрын

@@epicautomotivedetailing your videos are always honest advice 👌👌👍

@mze5622 Жыл бұрын

Hello can you do a video on how to use pressure washer from a bucket containing water? Some houses in london are difficult to connect to. Your content is gold mate!

@epicautomotivedetailing Жыл бұрын

Yes mate great idea challenge accepted

@fabiang0822 Жыл бұрын

I owned a 2021 Hybrid would it be the same?

@dragonext2001 Жыл бұрын

What's your tip for removing excessive burnt oil and power steering fluid buildup?

@BJA1127 10 ай бұрын

Did you have to disconnect the battery before using the steam?

@bluerineimb1148 Жыл бұрын

Hi just to say first love your channel been watching for about month.ok first off you use a pet dryer just a tip and it a one purchase but double tool. A wet vac has a blower outlet all you do is fit the pipe in and it blows with loads of power and you can use it as a vac.2 that steamer has gone all down the wing so has the the cleaner so that has made you more work because that wing now needs to be corrected streamer is just to overkill

@epicautomotivedetailing Жыл бұрын

Hiya sorry I needed to state this was not a clients car. It's an old import that needed work so basically sat here left for dead and it was horrendous so it wasn't an issue for me to go OTT. All my demo videos just feature cars where I can go a little excessive with water, steam or chemicals 🙏

@dgurevich1 Ай бұрын

Steam cleaner is perfect for clearing out small gaps and hard to reach areas. It is great on rubber and of all cleaning methods it leaves the item damn near new.

@callumkalsi9336 Жыл бұрын

love thr new logo 😁

@epicautomotivedetailing Жыл бұрын

Thanks came up with it myself

@Azad5xX Жыл бұрын

is there any cordless steam cleaner?

@Goggleboxdreams Жыл бұрын

How much for a small hatch engine bay 🤔 ive allways wanted a top to bottom clean of my engine bay just to know its atleast been done once.

@aledhughes1513 Жыл бұрын

Karcher actually do a brush attachment for the steam cleaner amazing little attachment

@epicautomotivedetailing Жыл бұрын

yeah i got some but couldnt be bothered to use it lol

@erikvadasz7435 10 ай бұрын

Would you recommend a towel covering a diesel engine itself if it does not have the cover. It basically is bare with no plastic top guard. If it is understandable this way

@eddiewilson4529 Жыл бұрын

Great vid , what steam cleaner are you using there ? That is bad ass 👍

@epicautomotivedetailing Жыл бұрын

Karcher sc4. Thanks mate 😃

@eddiewilson4529 Жыл бұрын

@@epicautomotivedetailing top man 👍

@TheMilkybarkid69 Жыл бұрын

l have a " pet dryer " for my motorbike, great bit of kit.

@epicautomotivedetailing Жыл бұрын

Nice one 👌

@davidperry8046 11 ай бұрын

Ty I don’t like to wash my engines so this’ll do nicely

@epicautomotivedetailing 11 ай бұрын

Thanks David

@mrlooneycooney8948 Жыл бұрын

Great video and explanation... However I do have my doubts about it being safer. Electronical contacts nowadays are made 'splashfree', but isn't steam more able to intrude these contactpoints? And since steam is also water...it can oxidate easier. I've used pressurewashers for over 20years now, without any problem and also use steamcleaning in the enginebay, but mostly to remove nasty oily stains etc on the engineblock. Just my 2 cents...you always need to know what you can and cannot do in an enginebay, no matter what method you use 😉

@epicautomotivedetailing Жыл бұрын

to be honest I just foam it up. if its a rubbish car then I tend to give a wide birth

@MS-sy8ls 10 ай бұрын

“Unless you’re a Peugeot driver” 😂👏🏻

@epicautomotivedetailing 10 ай бұрын

True facts right there 🤣

@johnspencerspencer7438 Жыл бұрын

Hi can i picked your youthful brain. What is the best paint cleaner in your experience..60yr old wkend warrior and love your video's..ive advised to put down my much awaited old fusso 99 on clean paint work..thanks john from coventry

@jeyomcnugget9584 Жыл бұрын

Hi John from Coventry. Maybe I can help. Before you put your beloved fusso coat on you should make sure you do a thorough wash with a shampoo. Dosnt really matter the brand, just aslong as it’s not a wash and wax one. Needs to be pure shampoo. You should also do a decontamination with tar remover, iron remover and a clay bar if you’re polishing. Hope this helps!

@johnspencerspencer7438 Жыл бұрын

@@jeyomcnugget9584 thanks for the advise my friend..while im here can i ask you whats the best pre wash i can use through a pressure bottle id love to use show foam but i have a misses who doesnt get all the stages we go through for perfection..👍👍👍👍👍

@jeyomcnugget9584 Жыл бұрын

@@johnspencerspencer7438 there is no best product friend . Just ones you get on good with. I’d probably recommend a citrus pre wash, can be applied through a pump sprayer or similar and has good cleaning power. They are pretty much all the same 😊

@stevehobbs6863 Жыл бұрын

What would you recommend for removing baked on tree sap? Thanks

@epicautomotivedetailing Жыл бұрын

Quick hack antibacterial hand gel does the job

@stevehobbs6863 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave I’ll give it a go 👍

@harryblinkhorn2792 Жыл бұрын

I've just bought the stubby gun do I need adapters to attach so I can rinse the car

@epicautomotivedetailing Жыл бұрын

Best thing is to contact a company direct as they sell different ones

@harryblinkhorn2792 Жыл бұрын

@@epicautomotivedetailing have done,got what I need

@fabiang0822 10 ай бұрын

How about for Hybrids?

@righteyeblink8996 Жыл бұрын

1:12 EPIC!!

@NirvanaSOAD960960 Жыл бұрын

is it possible to get a decent engine bay clean without a pressure or steam washer?

@epicautomotivedetailing Жыл бұрын

Yes 100% I'm making an in depth video on my new channel all about cleaning by hand

@marshallgoldberg8376 Жыл бұрын

But towards the front of that engine is an aluminum oil filter housing. How do you clean aluminum engine parts without making it worse? I’ve tried many ways and nothing seems to restore aluminum parts.

@epicautomotivedetailing Жыл бұрын

Normally a good polish is enough to tidy it up 👌

@David.B.V Жыл бұрын

Great job, but i prefeer the tornador.

@epicautomotivedetailing Жыл бұрын

I've got one coming

@lifeslooker Жыл бұрын

Can you use a steamer and degreaser to clean your tyres? Safe to do so?

@epicautomotivedetailing Жыл бұрын

It doesn't degrease it very well but it's still possible. I used to use citrus pre wash with steam when I did a car that couldn't be pressure washed

@lifeslooker Жыл бұрын

@@epicautomotivedetailing that's really strange that it doesn't degrease well since I'd of thought the heat and the degrease would really clean up nicely

@adrianfernandez1041 Жыл бұрын

hello what brand are your sprayers?

@epicautomotivedetailing Жыл бұрын

steamer? karcher

@adrianfernandez1041 Жыл бұрын

@@epicautomotivedetailing no the hand sprayer you are using, Im struggling with finding good one

@otomoravec1732 Жыл бұрын

Hahaha, that Peugeot remark killed it 😅

@epicautomotivedetailing Жыл бұрын

Love a Peugeot joke lol

@darrenfish5544 Жыл бұрын

Need a video of a engine clean with out all the covers on

@epicautomotivedetailing Жыл бұрын

Yes if I get enough votes for one then 100% I'll go something like a classic car. Covers on or not the process remains the same

@user-rb1yf4he9q 9 ай бұрын

Suggestion. When using any device that has pressure, wear protective eye glasses.

@davidwilliams116 Ай бұрын

Let's see you clean a Jaguar V12 engine bay.

@anthonywhite721 Жыл бұрын

Peugeot driver I would say Renault as well

@epicautomotivedetailing Жыл бұрын

Lol

@steorris Жыл бұрын

Do the hood? We’re British, bonnet if you please 🤣

@epicautomotivedetailing Жыл бұрын

I'm trying to appeal to the Americans lol. The amount of people who can't understand me is unreal so i'm trying to use some their words. Im caring like that. Also I was shopping in crawley town centre the day before so you can see why the word (the hood) was stuck in my mind 😂

@steorris Жыл бұрын

@@epicautomotivedetailing 👊🏻🤣🤣🤣

@epicautomotivedetailing Жыл бұрын

@The MBOD yeah genius

@bakpaowthelegend7828 2 ай бұрын

Im worry for eccu

@noahark200 Жыл бұрын

cover the parts with plastic you dont want to mess

@DetailsNMe 11 ай бұрын

You can also disconnect the battery

@mdh3616 Жыл бұрын

I tried washing the engine bay :D forgot to cover the alarm and sprayed it with water and it set the alarm off. Couldnt get it to turn off for 15 minutes.

@epicautomotivedetailing Жыл бұрын

Happens to the best of us 🙏

@sambishop4720 Жыл бұрын

If it is a classic car just pressure wash it after covering intake filter. Done it 100 times lol.

@epicautomotivedetailing Жыл бұрын

I agree. I had to make this video because i need to share as many methods as possible but yeah i just blast the engine bay now lol

@simdad8429 Жыл бұрын

Dave has a thing for camera's #prayfordavescamera

@epicautomotivedetailing Жыл бұрын

lol

@landraandra3105 6 ай бұрын

BMWs and water are enemies.😂

@mikeb5981 11 ай бұрын

I just use a blower to blow it down

@gordonjackson2832 Жыл бұрын

Pug’s lol 😂

@peterrudy9207 Жыл бұрын

Safety glasses / goggles or maybe even a face shield

@jona_le_mus Жыл бұрын

glad to be your 666 like

@epicautomotivedetailing Жыл бұрын

I get paranoid about that lol

@knoparenSOC1 Жыл бұрын

👍👍👍😄👌👌👌

@Ovo93sd Жыл бұрын

Thats gonna take you 1Hr to clean it with the steam machine.

@epicautomotivedetailing Жыл бұрын

Yeah personally I'd just pre wash and snow foam to be honest

@paul-fk7de Жыл бұрын

1st can't wait for this 👍👍

@epicautomotivedetailing Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. Thank you for your support

@BoliMeKurac Жыл бұрын

Only unreliable Peugeot has an engine designed by BMW 😂

@epicautomotivedetailing Жыл бұрын

yes finally after 1 year someone finally got it 👏 😉

@dr.moustafaibrahim6810 Жыл бұрын

YoU are doing great job, But it will be greater if you can talk less.

@epicautomotivedetailing Жыл бұрын

Thanks I'll remember that. Alternatively please press the mute button to get an alternative viewing experience and press CC 🙂

@stevehobbs6863 Жыл бұрын

👍

@SuperLocoloco69 Жыл бұрын

Dude you talk too much

@epicautomotivedetailing Жыл бұрын

Yea I agree with you

@mrwyattsl Жыл бұрын

How long did this take? Sans talk Just actual time working?

@epicautomotivedetailing Жыл бұрын

I can't remember. It took few hours to film so really I'd say 30-60 mins on average