HOW TO CLEAN ENGINE BAY (Easy and Simple)

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@DetailGroove 3 жыл бұрын

What are your tips for engine cleaning? Leave them below! Links to all the products and tools are in the description box.

@premiumdetails7574 3 жыл бұрын

This is a good tutorial on how to clean the engine bay! I haven't done any in my business yet, but this tutorial has given me some confidence. 💪🏾

@Flam3z1220 3 жыл бұрын

“Safety first kids, which you shouldn’t do that” as you point the gun at your face hahahah man I was dying laughing thank you for that! Thanks for the tips too!

@mescudic 3 жыл бұрын

Your killing it with these uploads 🔥 thank you for sharing your knowledge much appreciated 💯

@TransformationDetail 3 жыл бұрын

Always the most sought after video in the detailing world

@codytaylor4351 3 жыл бұрын

7:04, definitely More than half an ounce 😉 Good tip on the hood liner. I didn’t do that once and then while moving the vehicle from street to garage and the engine warmed up, the headlight fogged up a lot because it made so much steam

@DanielGonzalez-uo5iw 3 жыл бұрын

PERFECT TIMING FOR THIS VIDEO I wanted to clean the engine this weekend!!

@visersmobiledetailing1626 3 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah dude I've been trying to learn this for awhile now

@lsnrylo721 3 жыл бұрын

Much needed video 🙌

@MrTroyans Жыл бұрын

Thank you, it means alot taking the time to explain how to wash the engine bay

@rithwikj 2 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate you sharing your knowldge and info, really hepful, thanks!

@ddautodetailing 3 жыл бұрын

Nicely done!

@TransformationDetail 3 жыл бұрын

This video was great 👍🏾

@hectorcoronel1144 3 жыл бұрын

This is my favorite hands on video

@bawse09 2 жыл бұрын

Great video man

@paulnowak2060 3 жыл бұрын

"That's what she said!" 😂

@lavelle3366 3 жыл бұрын

I was looking for this comment lmao

@faisalhaider007 Жыл бұрын

I was always afraid of using a pressure washer on the bay and used a spray bottle on my PassatCC 2015. Now I have a CX5, I can be more confident by covering the electrical component box, alternator, and the intake then rinsing slightly. This is by far the best vid I have seen of someone using a Pressure Washer on Engine Bay.

@digitalbreakthroughs Жыл бұрын

Great video! I’m a little old lady who loves detailing her car. Now I have the confidence to clean my engine bay! I don’t have a blower, and you answered my question (don’t have to do).

@rivahkillah Жыл бұрын

1:18 "Protect your eye holes" lol

@aldotabora2371 Жыл бұрын

I'm in Austin, TX, and I was looking to clean my engine bay today, actually. Going to try this out..

@MyNicknash 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Oscar!

@rheijne95 2 жыл бұрын

What works great for me: Foaming Surfex HD @1:50 with the IK Pro 12. Dwell for as long as possible, rinse with hot pressure washer. When rinsing anything sensitive, take some distance and take some time.

@gadsdenconsulting7126 3 жыл бұрын

Do you have a link to the blower you used? I don't see it in the description. Thanks for the vid!!

@fouadchokeir1144 2 жыл бұрын

Hey 👋 MR.Oscar Love all your videos thank you appreciated for sharing your experience I always watch your videos I got more time able to watch it 2021 more 2022 after new year’s ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥♥️♥️♥️♥️ ✊✊✊✊✊God Bless I work in construction 6 days a week I’m a detailer myself only detailing family vehicles & some times friend’s vehicles I started washing family cars at the age 14 I’ve been detailing 4 years now time to time

@miguelaurioles2563 3 жыл бұрын

"Please excuse the rain, apparently there's a hurricane coming through" 🤣🤣

@Alexus9597 9 ай бұрын

My engine bay is sooo dirty from driving down the dirt roads where I live and I’m so scared to mess something up. Great video and good explanations.

@Youknowitbby 3 жыл бұрын

Bro I remember watching you years ago your freaking jacked keep it up 👍🤘🏼

@kikegarduno5750 3 жыл бұрын

What part of Texas are u from ? I’m from Austin and I just started detailing and I decided to get into because of u so far going good 👍🏼

@finestmobiledetailing 3 жыл бұрын

He’s from Austin

@kashmulatx 3 жыл бұрын

He's in Houston

@DianaQ444 3 жыл бұрын

I love detailing my car so much 😍 I'm from Austin too south Austin. Riverside

@nathnaeltesfaye8457 Жыл бұрын

How is it now?

@stone.stoner.fishing6335 3 жыл бұрын

I’m to scared to do this lol

@unpopularopinions8616 11 ай бұрын

Me to

@gonzles78 7 ай бұрын

Same

@Thamac15 2 жыл бұрын

I always cover the alternator(s) with a plastic grocery bag as best I can. Batteries as well and I hand clean/dry them and put new terminal protectant on them. Just a courteous approach I use. With diesels, most modern ones have two alternators and two batteries. Many aren’t AGM batteries and will leak/spray out the caps. Important area to focus on to ensure they’re clean and free of corrosion.

@grilledchickenwrap 11 ай бұрын

great video... btw what kind of cleaner should I get to spray ? any all purpose cleaner >? do you have something thats cheap and good ? lol

@misterlove7034 2 жыл бұрын

Will the wax or ceramic coating strip away from the car if the APC hits it?

@sandragaribay06 3 жыл бұрын

I have the same problem with the big EZ detail brush the rubber tip ALWAYS falls off! They need to find a better way to keep it from falling off

@fatmamohamedeiqbal9596 5 ай бұрын

What are the main things I should cover for NV 350 and Toyota Noah before doing engine wash

@birasam7311 Жыл бұрын

is it good to clean the engine bay with pressure washer or steamer?

@robertwilliams2498 3 жыл бұрын

I would recommend disconnecting the battery. I never thought of using the blower after you apply the dressing. Good tip.

@moneyparhar 3 жыл бұрын

Why disconnect battery cable for. U don't need. If u worry about water. Car goes through rain and snow storms. Just cover fuse box and air filter if u running cold air filter. Noting to worry about.

@alozano793 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you dude. Much appreciated.

@johnchiluiza2841 9 ай бұрын

Question do you have to disconnect the battery, and sinoly cover the

@xscases 6 ай бұрын

Does it matter weather you use brushes with synthetic or natural bristles in the engine bay?

@naturehauwai88 Жыл бұрын

What are some tips for when u forget to put oil cap on then u go driving around next thing u knw there is a big mess under bonnet?? Anytips

@CarlosLopez-jp7dn Жыл бұрын

Do u ever take off the engine cover and clean the engine block directly

@adammoniz1117 3 жыл бұрын

“Well Oscar isn’t that a lot?, a little bit.. lol

@loganmclean6510 9 ай бұрын

What pump sprayer do you use!?

@Logan_roberts7 2 жыл бұрын

A leaf blower works really well

@Ibrahim.K03 2 жыл бұрын

What do we exactly need to cover?

@codelessunlimited7701 Жыл бұрын

Just rinse it with water and slap it with a foaming washer then rinse it again until the foam gone. Then use dry towels to dry out those areas that are reachable to your hands. Afterward, circle around your residential area or take the car for more than 20 minutes or so, so that the engine bay is dry and all its area from the heat inside the hood.

@sheldonw4798 3 жыл бұрын

I just usually just disconnect the negative cable. I don’t use a pressure washer. Just regular garden hose. I use simple green let it sit a little than I just scrub and agitate.

@Ibrahim.K03 2 жыл бұрын

Mate got a question for ya. Is it enough to pull aout the negative cable or is there something else to cover?

@DetailsNMe Жыл бұрын

Cover the alternator with a plastic bag -better safe than sorry

@peterrudy9207 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe to wear the safety glasses that have a seal around the edges . And I would expect if you were cleaning a heavily oiled / greased engine . Of course I think with a gasoline powered pressure washer to even wear googles also that have seals around the lenses .

@user-fo2ye3jl9i 6 ай бұрын

Way cool brother 👍 yup just common sense people 👍

@luisbedolla144 Жыл бұрын

How should I charge for this? Just for an engine bay detail?

@iprolific9189 3 жыл бұрын

I didn't know you can clean the engine while the battery still in

@tommy2timez 2 жыл бұрын

The way you cleaned around that blue rag in the engine bay drove me nuts..lol but great video .. subbed

@DetailGroove 2 жыл бұрын

Aha thanks!

@mikimiki195 Жыл бұрын

What kind of dressing did he use

@mr.mrs.keesee1169 2 жыл бұрын

I’d like to see your price list bro!!!

@sthiara2109 Жыл бұрын

What is your dilution ratio for the apc you are using

@DetailsNMe Жыл бұрын

I’m guessing 1 to 4?

@macekpavon9006 2 жыл бұрын

"... apparently there is a hurricane coming through" *continues work* What a LEGEND!

@brianbassett4379 Жыл бұрын

I always find your videos and cleaning techniques focusing on making a profit (more money for less time) rather than doing a stellar job. That may be fine for you in your location and financial situation, but it leads to *not* doing the best job possible and in the best way. That's important when you are washing cars for a living but it doesn't really help anyone that wants to do the job right. Good luck.

@DetailGroove Жыл бұрын

Yep, there's a major difference between doing this as a business and doing it as a hobby.

@brianbassett4379 Жыл бұрын

@@DetailGroove Then why would anyone ever hire you if they want the job done right? I understand expenses and that a business owner needs to make a profit to actually stay in business. But I won't pay someone to do the same job that I can. Here's an example, when I need maintenance on my bike I load it on a top-grade bike rack that's only used for this purpose, then drive it 40 miles to a bike shop when there are at least 25 shops that are closer. A bike shop owned by a guy that is so much like me we almost always end up arguing about something. A bike shop that charges premium prices because it offers the best service I can find. I guess I just wouldn't pay someone to do the fastest cheapest job possible to save a buck. It's like eating fast food... what a waste. Good luck.

@schaeferschaefer2624 2 жыл бұрын

1:48 mi hombre!

@renegadeplus3219 3 жыл бұрын

What fans u use to dry interior?

@sethelinsky8698 3 жыл бұрын

Dri-Eaz Dri-Pod

@usagimoto1423 3 жыл бұрын

But they sell an attachment that you connect to your pressure washer gun and it has wheels so you usually roll it underneath the car and trigger it and it has forgets that shoots up up

@DetailGroove 3 жыл бұрын

That wouldn't come close to removing oil and grease that's dripped down

@usagimoto1423 3 жыл бұрын

@@DetailGroove no it wouldn’t but it’s better than what it was 50% better but I do use zep heavy duty degreaser and presoak with a pump sprayer

@DetailGroove 3 жыл бұрын

Hm, I've never tried it but for dry oil/grease, I can't see 50% of that getting removed by water

@usagimoto1423 3 жыл бұрын

@@DetailGroove not thick axle grease….. you can remove some but that’s multiple applications. I’m talking about, getting it better so the auto technician have a better site of what they are looking at. Because the water jets aren’t that strong. I believe they are in between 30-40° nozzle. I just let the solution dwell before I rinse it off

@jacobbrarman3622 3 жыл бұрын

my luck you used it on the exact car i have!!

@c_arbulu Ай бұрын

That’s what she said is crazy

@Swanlord05 2 ай бұрын

Niiiiiice come to indiana to do my truck

@peterrudy9207 2 жыл бұрын

I would remove the plastic engine cover first and if there were other ones that could be removed .

@Skull0023 6 ай бұрын

Can i use car shampoo?

@pablobigavelli863 3 жыл бұрын

Lol great video & this is the way to do it but take it from me been detailing for 23 years steer away from engine cleaning. It’s easy work and easy money buutttttttttttttttt it only takes one jackass client who doesn’t understand logic & boom you’re liable for an engine or alternator. Had a client driving a s550 “from the auction” engine failed after a few months. She randomly contacted me and asked how did I clean her engine. I couldn’t lie, she was a partner in a huge law firm so I bit the bullet and payed the price smh.. now the best you will get from me is a wipe down with a degreaser and a can of tire dressing lol. Great video and good luck detailing fam.

@DetailsNMe 11 ай бұрын

I think this is the best approach with the same results…I blow out the leaves and debris, spray a degreaser, agitate, and wipe off with a damp microfiber towel, and then again with a dry one…and then spray with a dedicated dressing ….looks great and I don’t have to worry about damaging any part of the engine with water 😊

@lzh3131 2 жыл бұрын

Great video…I need 2 clean Subaru….Volvo scares the crap out of me….Thx

@booostedtc 10 ай бұрын

Need to more more about cars befor detailing bays need to cover all pulleys every pulley on the belt they will go bad within a few weeks if you dont and cover all wire connectors fuse boxes coil packs. Never use pressure water under the hood. Ive replace more pulleys and alternators and ac compressor from bay details than i can count and the no start and miss fire after from connectors getting wet and caps and plug wires. Want to use less water as possible this is the fastest wat to get good clean bay but my guys had to use alot of time and hand cleaning if someone wanted a bay detail charged alot cause we tryed to stay away from a detail alway give it a good wipe down but detail like this i talk them out of it

@emiliotagle2261 2 жыл бұрын

Changing compa

@armandomunoz4781 3 жыл бұрын

What type of dressing do you use?

@el__2handed 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like Hyper Dressing. Linked in the description box as well.

@DarioSpeed. 3 жыл бұрын

Hyper dressing is good

@drmikeyb1 3 жыл бұрын

Ok silly question, I've read to where when you pull the seats you need to disconnect the battery to keep the air bags deploying. Don't know if that's correct but what's the purpose of disconnecting the battery for engine bay cleaning. Thank you.

@bmontes1835 3 жыл бұрын

I believe it’s for keeping the battery dry , safer to keep the electronics dry . Also for disconnecting the seats situation , that’s for interior deep cleaning

@CJDAASSASSIN99 2 жыл бұрын

@mike (battery) because you can short circuit some of the electronics if you get water on the battery which short circuits some of the electronics. (Seats) you can accidently set the airbags off in the seats if you were to pull it out while the battery is plugged in. Which you would have to replace the whole seat if that happens.

@drmikeyb1 2 жыл бұрын

@@CJDAASSASSIN99 awsome, thank you very much for the reply it truly helps. Take care.

@drmikeyb1 2 жыл бұрын

@@bmontes1835 thank you for your response.

@landonmorel3715 Жыл бұрын

did he clarify if he’s going to “rinse off?”

@mediahiro2239 Жыл бұрын

I find steam to be alot more effective, and you can control your work area more. Imo

@johnchiluiza2841 9 ай бұрын

I have a question you didn't talk much do you disconnect the battery ,

@lespi3162 2 жыл бұрын

Half an ounce of water🤣🤣🤣🤣

@AcMando 2 жыл бұрын

Did he disconnect the battery???, do you have to disconnect it????? Do you have to cover the battery and alternator???????

@DetailGroove 2 жыл бұрын

We do not

@themessenger4898 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video No we don't do that, ....that what she said.

@moneyparhar 3 жыл бұрын

I usually run the engine when cleaning. Just use APC and then finish off with car pro perl dressings diluted.

@UcUdtoobdeez 3 жыл бұрын

Protect your eye hole 😭

@CrazyFatMan50000 3 жыл бұрын

Would you do a video rating your subscribers detail setups? I detail out of my car.

@TheAbrentis 10 ай бұрын

Youre probably saying Oscar isnt that alot? A little bit Anyways

@_itscrisp 2 жыл бұрын

Those eyes 👀 its like you can see through someones soul

@Urbanmediashowcase 2 жыл бұрын

Are you concerned about rust?

@parvariramin Жыл бұрын

‏Unfortunately, I saw your video late. Today I washed my car with brake cleaner spray. Now my car does not start and the window lifter does not work. Also, the light above my car does not work. When I start the car, the belt rotates for 1 second and stops. What is the problem? What should I do? ?

@TheLucasHiggins 2 жыл бұрын

Probably not the best idea to pressure wash your engine bay 😂 but I guess if it’s not your car who cares 🤣

@valkyrie_voodoo 2 жыл бұрын

well for one you should be using a pressure washer with soft enough pressure that you can hold it close to your hand. secondly just use common sense and don’t force it into sensitive areas. not hard

@anoldfriend3901 2 жыл бұрын

👀👀👀👀!!!!!!

@4everyoung869 3 жыл бұрын

It’s not common sense if u don’t kno the parts under the hood.

@MrChuckwagon55 Жыл бұрын

Just like you said, use common sense & you’ll be fine. Subbed.

@DetailGroove Жыл бұрын

Thanks for that 🙌🏽

@lesliebarraza3784 3 жыл бұрын

I would recommend for u to KEEP the car on just incase you get something you shouldnt wet, and it turns on

@reglus15 2 жыл бұрын

honestly this is over processing. detergent the whole bay and under hood. and starts scrubbing. i understand the depth of cleaning but your process is just too extra. I used to work at detailing shop the result is just a clean as new.

@ryansanchez2944 2 жыл бұрын

Half an ounce 😂

@alexschwartz8815 3 жыл бұрын

my tips.. stop spraying so much water, your going to short relays and sensors and pay customers a lot of repair costs

@TheAlabasterflask 3 жыл бұрын

Remember don't spray headlights lenses with degreaser the will fade them .Very fast in the sun .

@greaseballmc 2 жыл бұрын

You couldnt be serious! Dry it but not perfect? I dont think you want your customer knowing your doing a half ass job! Your not building a rocket. Your cleaning a vehicle! And your furnishing way to much info.. basically your putting a bullet in your own foot! Thinking before speaking should be practiced.none the less I admire your courage!

@happyslapper07 2 жыл бұрын

Water and engines don't mix never put water anywhere near you engine this guy is reckless I wouldn't have him anywhere near my car.....

@zioncanyons3011 8 ай бұрын

This is a video. It's not time for grandma's old tales. Just show it and all viewers will know. If you talk too much, people won't see you.

@CesarGomez-ji9sw 9 ай бұрын

How to clean engine bay Step 1: use common sense Step 2: rinse and done! Lol what a terrible way to demonstrate and explain how to clean an engine bay. That’s my opinion, and just some constructive criticism; try and take the time to sit down and brainstorm what you will be explaining in a how to video. The first half of the video only pertained to the car you were working on and you even said it’s not even that dirty. I’m sure many people on here clicked on this video to clean much more than just the plastic on the engine.