Never Clean Your Car’s Engine

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Engine bay detailing and cleaning. Never Clean Your Car’s Engine, DIY and car repair with Scotty Kilmer. How to clean an engine. How to wash your car's engine without damaging electronics or plastic parts. Engine cleaning explained. Why you should never pressure wash your car's engine. Why super cleaning your engine is not necessary. Car detailing. Car advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 51 years.
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1. The Mechanic Monday Giveaway will begin April 22nd at 7 am CST and run for six days, ending on April 28th at 9 am CST.
2. There will be one winner of a few cans of engine degreaser valued at $30
3. To enter, simply leave one non-offensive comment in the video below.
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@scottykilmer 5 жыл бұрын

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@DANNYN224 5 жыл бұрын

I need some engine degreaser

@d_theletter 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Scotty

@CreationationTTV 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Scotty. My comment is clean and non offensive. I would love to win 🤞

@DkpProductions 5 жыл бұрын

@@freevision6482 Oh sure if you want it to eat all the gaskets and rubber parts

@dirtnapz996 5 жыл бұрын

@@NoNORADon911 hahahhahahhahahhaa

@saabtech3510 5 жыл бұрын

Suggestion for next video: "Never Clean Your Garage"

@tscsobc 5 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@KamoheloPotsane 5 жыл бұрын

Lol 😂😂😂😂 Scotty: "Here's why you shouldn't clean your garage: *It's useless to clean your garage it'll be dirty all over again in a day or two. It's not like you live in it, it's the car that lives in there, not you."

@totljag1 5 жыл бұрын

Lol 😂

@lieutenantdan417 5 жыл бұрын

Never clean your house

@kamaster1011 5 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@michaelsaxonson251 3 жыл бұрын

I've never cleaned my bathroom in twenty years and my toilet works just fine

@roostermagma32 3 жыл бұрын

So clean it?

@ritzon2670 3 жыл бұрын

Did you get the clean bathroom insurance by getting married too?

@MrCuddle1979 3 жыл бұрын

YEAH!

@slaphappypappy3782 3 жыл бұрын

LOL 😂

@cjaviergutierrez 3 жыл бұрын

🤮💩

@cam4usa 3 жыл бұрын

“Never ever clean your engine!” “Okay, here’s how to clean your engine.”

@densilcardna 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly. Old age and its ramifications are catching up with Scotty.

@Blasko86 2 жыл бұрын

Haven't even started the video yet and I was already thinking this.

@LunchinSports 2 жыл бұрын

😅

@perezlap77 2 жыл бұрын

He means not to clean the entire engine. He showed how to spot clean leaks.

@kellebynum5202 2 жыл бұрын

l was just thinking that! Like what??

@tawnyagarrison8311 3 жыл бұрын

My Pops passed away and he was my go to guy for any and all Automotive questions and help. Since then you've been my go-to car guy and I legitimately cannot thank you enough!

@whoisharo4689 3 жыл бұрын

My condolences 🙏

@twiztid1fiddy 2 жыл бұрын

Condolences

@bl8388 2 жыл бұрын

Wait your turn in line. I'm still waiting on him to sign and return my adoption papers.

@ShawnFX 2 жыл бұрын

So sorry for your loss Tawnya, I hope any automotive questions you have are answered :)

@W1DO 5 жыл бұрын

I like having a clean engine bay. Makes it easy to spot a leak or problem and I enjoy looking at it.

@Grim_NY 5 жыл бұрын

W1DO just look at it

@spangsman 5 жыл бұрын

I agree. I really like Scotty. I watch all his videos. I'd say I agree with him 80% of the time. But I don't always buy what he's saying.... much as synthetic oil isn't better than conventional. And the only cars worth buying are Toyota's. Haha.

@kiyoponnn 5 жыл бұрын

Plus a dirty engine bay has a lower cooling efficiency

@Willadin 5 жыл бұрын

Exactly same reason for me.

@kangri08 5 жыл бұрын

spot on also i’ve hung out in shops a lot and they treat cars with clean engine bays way more cautiously and more finesse then dirty engine bay cars,i’ve even seen them put protector films on the fenders on clean cars and none for dirty cars they just lean over on them and place tools all over where they can put them

@simplemods 3 жыл бұрын

There is a big difference between a car enthusiast and a mechanic: cleanliness. Most mechanics snap on parts and never clean the surrounding areas, and a car enthusiast will spot clean with a toothbrush everything. The car is the reflection of who you are.

@humbertovargas1211 Жыл бұрын

indeed scotty caveman af bro

@pablospendejos2081 Жыл бұрын

There's also a big difference in knowledge of cars between mechanic and enthusiasts. Also big difference between a Car detailer and a mechanic. Enthusiasts know about looks, the features, they put a premium on aesthetics, ride and technology, needless to say a mechanics knowledge is more comprehensive and definitive, they know each brands weakness and strengths, the engineering pros and cons, because they're the ones who actually deal with the issues. This is why I don't listen to KZfaq "car enthusiasts" featuring cars for buyers, I ask seasoned mechanics. Most "enthusiasts" don't even know how a combustion engines works, they do cosmetic work but can't do maintenance work. Also, cannot fault mechanics for not having the time to clean their engine bay and its so time consuming as it is detail work, my uncle was a mechanic and sometimes they're so dead tired they would fall asleep with some grease still on them. If you don't know how a garage runs, you wouldn't know why mechanics are the way they are. They put cosmetics behind practicality and function.

@kosiekoos9408 Жыл бұрын

Whaat😂reflection of who u are

@scottywills124 Жыл бұрын

@@kosiekoos9408 Yeah screw him lol I'm currently driving a shitcan but thats only becuase my fancy electronic whip was hijacked by gremlins.

@fuzzjunky Жыл бұрын

"zen and the art of motorcycle maintenance" went into this in great depth. a mechanic will never care like you do.

@doc.itvideo2010 2 жыл бұрын

I have watched and learned from many of Scotty's video but this one...PUMP THE BRAKES!! He starts off by saying NEVER clean the engine then ends with why it's best to keep a clean engine. I have been working on cars for YEARS and nothing is better than working on a clean engine. I always promote washing engines because like Scotty says as well as many others here, a clean engine helps with finding leaks especially small oil, and transmission leaks. Also oil and dirt build up creates a layer that causes the engine to not cool. Yes the radiator coolant keeps the car from over heating but also air passing over the outside of the engine and tranny does as well. I have been washing engines for years and NEVER had an issue. I use the engine degreaser then high pressure spray it off, even spraying the SEALED electrical parts. I do not wait until the engine has cooled because a warm engine also help evaporate the rinse water as I drive the car off from the car wash. Every mechanic that I have encountered has said they would rather work on a clean engine rather than a dirty oily engine because a lot of time the dirt contaminates the new parts and the oils makes the nuts and bolts slip on the tools! SO CLEAN THOSE ENGINES. They run cooler and are easier to maintenance.

@jonhohensee3258 Жыл бұрын

It just seems wrong to be spraying water on things that can rust, be infiltrated by water, or have electricity running through them. Isn't it risky?

@Datrumptroll Жыл бұрын

I wash my engine bay all the time, never had a mechanical or leak problem.

@Ummagamma Жыл бұрын

Same here wash my car’s engine yearly no problem.

@iMentu Жыл бұрын

I agree with everything you said except for "I do not wait until the engine has cooled." You make it seem like the engine is operating temp by saying you were at a car wash. Never rinse a hot or even operating temp engine you will destroy the metal by thermal shock.

@matthewsequoyah2665 Жыл бұрын

AMEN Brother 😃👍😆

@lawi_ilwa 3 жыл бұрын

Grandpa Scotty, is your garage water cooled?

@wernerslostblues 3 жыл бұрын

Bam!

@osmanaliman2121 3 жыл бұрын

No son, its a real mans garage you'll learn when you grow up. (I'm kiddin' there is a mess.)

@carl8568 3 жыл бұрын

Tragic. Looks like a hoarders delight.

@phpalencia 3 жыл бұрын

Jajajajajajajaja

@raynieto123 3 жыл бұрын

Lol

@JBWorkshop90 5 жыл бұрын

Although not required I have always preferred the look of a nice clean engine.

@KillaCali62 5 жыл бұрын

Plus if you keep it clean the engine will run allot cooler from all Al grease

@adamstilldrives 5 жыл бұрын

James Burgett II i agree

@davidjames666 5 жыл бұрын

James Burgett II a clean engine always has a better smell if it gets parked in a garage. Hot grease and dirt has an unpleasant odor in a closed garage. Hot metal and plastic is much less offensive to the nose

@dirtnapz996 5 жыл бұрын

I like a clean engine bay as well

@yoy58913 5 жыл бұрын

I'd rather listen to an experienced mechanic and do what he says. Not to wash my engine it is.

@brentcarson9634 5 жыл бұрын

Hasn't cleaned his Celica in 20 years...or his garage, lol.

@makimak27 4 жыл бұрын

Both😁

@Theredstar2478 4 жыл бұрын

MR VEE idk how he’s a “mechanic” with all that mess, he probably would have way more jobs if his workstation wasn’t a mess

@smithtyler4557 3 жыл бұрын

@@Theredstar2478 dude has the most mechanic views on youtube. Sit down son

@John-sj9wb 3 жыл бұрын

@@Theredstar2478 hes literally a millionare and was on tv for like 15 years haha. He is also retired now I'm pretty sure, doesn't make a difference to him.

@Theredstar2478 3 жыл бұрын

smith tyler dude, I know hella professional mechanics, my dad has been a body man for over 30 years, and they all say cleanliness is key, if your tools are a mess it will take way longer to complete jobs

@gordonggrey6548 2 жыл бұрын

Scotty: “don’t spray water on the engine”. Scotty: *hoses down engine*

@bogmanhimself4656 3 жыл бұрын

me: owns a car scotty: do not even THINK about the existence of your vehicle, here's why

@nathanbunge198 2 жыл бұрын

@superserial1 5 жыл бұрын

Been power washing my work car engines regularly for 20 yrs. never once a problem.

@nicholasr79 5 жыл бұрын

Same here. I spray degreaser and let sit for 15 min. Then, I power wash from about 3ft away, soak with Amor all and close the hood. It looks brand new and no issues.

@x-man5056 5 жыл бұрын

I do it on a warm engine also.

@sparkimoto 5 жыл бұрын

Same here. It's just common sense to be careful around any wiring or anything electronic.

@DownHavenEnt 5 жыл бұрын

[car blows up in the background]

@albinullanger7862 5 жыл бұрын

A warm car? 😀 Aluminum warps easily dude...

@joserotary9636 5 жыл бұрын

I like to keep my engine clean but yeah, I do cover the electrics with plastic bags. 💯👍👍👍

@GF_Burke 5 жыл бұрын

@paperchasin23 lol

@hongrn 3 жыл бұрын

Nothing like a professional hoarder teaching you how to clean things up 🤣😂😅

@MM-qv5lf 3 жыл бұрын

My thoughts exactly.

@valentinaharold1333 2 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣 and somehow I trust him 100 percent lol

@orionxingu1758 2 жыл бұрын

That`s what real mechanics do!

@jesuslovesyou.4714 2 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣

@puite68 2 жыл бұрын

HA!

@billwebbles8657 Жыл бұрын

I've been watching Scotty Kilmer videos for several years. Scotty's information has complete changed my mind when it comes to Toyota's and Lexus. Thanks for all the information

@4-Runner 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Scotty. A clean engine always looks great. I find it also helps pin point any leaks when they come up.

@guntherferguson2369 3 жыл бұрын

Nope. Wash your engine bay. Use light pressure. Don't spray it in your air intake.

@Its_jack1112 2 жыл бұрын

I know I'm 2 years too late

@ed4253 5 жыл бұрын

Rev up your filthy engine!

@t-bone6864 5 жыл бұрын

😂

@Edterntain 5 жыл бұрын

Lmao 😂😂😂

@SunnySideStreetFilms 5 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@Blueman2018 5 жыл бұрын

Rev up your rev up! Lol

@arielrodriguez6003 4 жыл бұрын

😂

@grantfisher1299 3 жыл бұрын

Scotty is right. I've talked to mechanics that have to repair engine components that were high pressure washed and will not start. If you follow the car show guys, they wipe each part of the engine in view with rags/cleaner to keep the engine clean looking.

@for.w.07.20 2 жыл бұрын

@Mark Rizzotto nope that will damege your engine.

@ronniekregar3482 Жыл бұрын

@@for.w.07.20 no, it won't....I worked for an access a ride fleet, and we pressure washed every SINGLE car like clockworks, including the engine bays. Same with the forklifts. Unless your literally pointing a pressure washer directly at a sensor trying to break it, you won't run into any issues. Everything important is pretty much covered. Just don't do it with super high pressure. Pretty much every fleet vehicle has their engine cleaned as part of routine maintenance and they run for 200,000 miles plus like nothing....you have to really be trying to stall your car after an engine wash

@anthonyparlette9838 Жыл бұрын

Professionals clean the engine bay with a hose. The key is to not use high pressure, the engine is cold, and to cover the alternator. You can cover your computer if it's under the hood as well. I'll listen to the professionals in their specialty rather than Scotty in this case.

@NATURALGAMING Жыл бұрын

@@for.w.07.20no it does not lol

@NATURALGAMING Жыл бұрын

@@anthonyparlette9838cold engine what 😂😂 hell noo you do it on a warm engine

@NerdRN 3 жыл бұрын

Love this guy, for some reason his voice and mannerisms makes me think he's the father of Bubbles from Trailer Park Boys lol

@ryanatkins9076 3 жыл бұрын

Lmaoooo

@andrewkelly4026 3 жыл бұрын

I love how the only times I've ever seen the word 'mannerisms' used is referenced to the trailer park boys 😂

@HomeOnTheRanges 3 жыл бұрын

Bro!

@simonlloyd7557 3 жыл бұрын

He sounds like Barney from The Simpsons.

@jamesknowles4740 3 жыл бұрын

LMFAOOOOOO

@NuclearGrizzly 5 жыл бұрын

Regularly wipe down your engine with a damp cloth. No chance of water damage and no shame from a dirty engine.

@peterpanassow7814 5 жыл бұрын

Good advice. Exactly what I do.

@NoNORADon911 5 жыл бұрын

I wipe down my engine with a live damp badger.

@CristiBucerzan 5 жыл бұрын

Same here ,if you do it regularly and don't let the dirt build up,it's easy to clean it.

@noventay4 5 жыл бұрын

Damp but not with water, use engine degreaser some water and armor all

@merc1110 5 жыл бұрын

Or piss on it

@rrich52806 5 жыл бұрын

I have cleanded. No issues. My garage is clean too.

@cristalak 3 жыл бұрын

One of the Best Truthful Automobile Engineers.. alive Well-done Scotty

@marlonparker836 3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate all your videos Scotty! All have been very helpful, straight forward, honest and straight to the point. Awesome!

@pinkbsl7972 2 жыл бұрын

Yes they are so straightforward which is why I like them too!

@BigHeadClan 5 жыл бұрын

I've always liked cleaning my engine bay, keeps things looking nice and it's a good way to keep your hoses/vacuum lines in decent shape. But I always do it by hand with micro-fiber towels or rags, I'm not big on spraying them down with a hose/pressure washer.

@smitaaay 5 жыл бұрын

Same here. I'm also convinced (perhaps wrongly so) that if I do need to take my car to a mechanic and they've seen I have taken care of it, like that, then they'll take better care of it while they work on it.

@davidviner4932 5 жыл бұрын

@@smitaaay Haha, good luck with that one, they will work as they normally do

@Rhaspun 5 жыл бұрын

The engine bay in this video is filthy.

@dontrustwhiteyevery1 2 жыл бұрын

What the hell do you idiots think happen when you drive in the 🌧️ rain

@stephenharriau1406 5 жыл бұрын

With a garage like that Scotty, I’m not surprised how you feel about engine cleaning😉

@GetReadyHeISComingBack 5 жыл бұрын

Lol. I get it.

@adventureoflinkmk2 5 жыл бұрын

And if you wanna see more of that garage, ya gotta ring dat bell ;)

@tyronneshoelaces8843 5 жыл бұрын

You can have a messy shop, but only as long as its only you using it. He knows where everything is. For now

@diegogonzalez9086 5 жыл бұрын

People that get things done, likes to keep things where they leave em. I have trouble with my family moving my damn things around

@tyronneshoelaces8843 5 жыл бұрын

@@diegogonzalez9086 yep it works out fine, until somebody tries to help.

@harryfoster1532 2 жыл бұрын

I need a clean engine compartment to make Me feel better….Works every time.

@berendoballbomber5977 2 жыл бұрын

"Never brush your teeth," Scotty Kilmer LoL." Never had a cavity in 30 years."

@meax2499 5 жыл бұрын

Scotty has clearly never been to a car meet lol.

@bestleesinna7702 5 жыл бұрын

Well when there's a car meet for 1994 Toyota Celicas, he'll be there...with a dirty engine.

@slickraccoon420 5 жыл бұрын

😆 👍 yes LOL

@flashmontana 5 жыл бұрын

Mayor LOL 🤣🤣

@SirCavemaninthewest 5 жыл бұрын

Nobody s safe if Scotty shows up. Everyone and their mom getting roasted,, man.

@Digger-Nick 5 жыл бұрын

Car meets lol. Do you measure penile lengths too?

@Cowboy1Brian 5 жыл бұрын

*Thanks Scotty, I just cleaned my engine at the carwash yesterday! Lol*

@chrisromanczuk1468 5 жыл бұрын

Same here. If you live in the rust belt than you should... unless you like rusty parts.

@user-ts7gr8vq6p 10 ай бұрын

I am cleaning engines in all my cars for 25 years already. Engine working great, looking good without any problem. I wash my engine in self service car wash. To do this safe, cover computer and battery with plastic bag and keep water nozzle far enough from engine parts ( high pressure can destroy sensor connectors). ✅

@whitewrapper2666 3 жыл бұрын

I been watching you for YEARS..you had like 10,000 subscribers..now I find you after missing you for 4years. And look at you now..the best mechanic EVER..! but I do spray my engine down I heat it up for like 5min then spray degreaser and then water so it comes off easier. But I cover most of the electronics

@damonleeb 4 жыл бұрын

It should be “never carelessly clean your engine”

@thevoidzzz 3 жыл бұрын

I mean, if you power wash the alternator, you're gonna run into problems lmao

@val13c59 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly. There’s no problem with cleaning your engine/engine compartment. As long as you take precautions and do it right. I’ve always cleaned my engines. Never had any problems.

@Snakeman1985 3 жыл бұрын

@@val13c59 agreed, there's a reason we see this guy working in his driveway not in a nice shop, he's a backyard mechanic, and we shouldn't trust his opinions.

@FuseBeat 3 жыл бұрын

I hose everything lmao never had a issue

@tamimhabib7131 3 жыл бұрын

Well said.

@eduardomacias703 4 жыл бұрын

Ive been cleaning my engine for over 30 never had a problem

@Jjejdh 5 ай бұрын

You’re helping a young girl out 🙏🏻💓 I’m 22 years old and my baby is a 95 gmc sierra. She is teaching me a lot about her and I. Patience is the main thing but I feel proud of myself knowing my own truck.

@vickiserre9457 3 жыл бұрын

Scotty, I just put you on my * Favorite List for this reason, every woman needs an Reliable Mechanic to trust. I can always count on you!!

@LuisVelazquez-gi3gd 5 жыл бұрын

Scotty is the king of posting videos of stuff I have ALREADY done lol

@fritzcolburn 5 жыл бұрын

So next time you need to do something wait for the video.

@LuisVelazquez-gi3gd 5 жыл бұрын

Fritz Colburn lol it’ll be like “Huh, I’m really happy with my Subaru purchase today” and the very next day “Why you should NEVER buy a Subaru” lol

@tearsthepanda9837 5 жыл бұрын

Or keep doing them you might be his muse

@merc1110 5 жыл бұрын

...and your point is???

@williamschuman4951 5 жыл бұрын

10-4

@armando323gt 5 жыл бұрын

"...having a picnic inside your car's hood..." (plus the meme!) It cracks me up! Greetings from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷

@cjdapoet 5 жыл бұрын

🇵🇷🌴

@chon4413 5 жыл бұрын

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@SebastianRodriguez-we1ye 5 жыл бұрын

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@cjdapoet 5 жыл бұрын

GANG

@davidwen4740 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all the helpfull advice I don't do any work on my car until I watch your videos. You brake it down so it's easy to understand for the non mechanic people.

@aliasmv500 3 жыл бұрын

Scotty Always sound advice from you. I have bought 3 vehicles in the past 3 years, a Tundra, a RAV4 and a Civic. Your advice to mostly buy a Toyota or a Honda definitely influenced my decisions. Keep up the great videos! Scott Reed

@toddbob55 5 жыл бұрын

Ive kept a cleaned Engine 25+ plus years ...never had an issue.

@Anth230 5 жыл бұрын

So you douse it with cleaners, soap and water???

@hannahpumpkins4359 5 жыл бұрын

When I had my 71' Nova it was loaded with chrome engine parts! I kept that baby spotless!

@shrexha2619 5 жыл бұрын

I bet it was all shiny and nice ;)

@StanTheObserver-lo8rx 5 жыл бұрын

No computers on that baby!

@TraumaER 5 жыл бұрын

@@StanTheObserver-lo8rx computers have always existed.

@StanTheObserver-lo8rx 5 жыл бұрын

@@TraumaER I dont think what was inside of a 71 Nova could be called a computer. In those days a computer was the size of a car.

@allblacks4729 3 жыл бұрын

unless you are planning to have a picnic...inside your car hood.....how funny is that? lol scotty is like the uncle we all wished we had

@williamthurstoniii5 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks again Scotty. Just started watching your vids. Love all your help. Safety to all.

@connorbunch3577 5 жыл бұрын

"NEVER clean your car's engine." *shows you how to clean an engine*

@Anth230 5 жыл бұрын

He's talking about people who spray wash their engine bays. It's ok to wipe things down in an orderly fashion....

@dannac_8888 5 жыл бұрын

Not THE WHOLE ENGINE... Specific isolated areas carefully. What do ya want his title to say, "How to Specifically clean, A, B, C, D and NOT to clean X, Y, Z"? Geez hon, Don't be one of those.... 🐰 😁 🙏 ❤️

@tommyguns14able 5 жыл бұрын

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@PedroPlckle 5 жыл бұрын

@@dannac_8888 Yep. Scotty is for the masses, where it's best to generalise. If you want to detail your engine bay and under the hood carefully with a nail brush all over without over-saturating your engine, that's fine too. Rain does come in under the bonnet during normal weather driving - I'm from the UK - it RAINS! Our old Toyota Celicas are good, too! :-)

@Bighotwheelhunter 5 жыл бұрын

Lol

@misfitsailor 5 жыл бұрын

Some of us really like a nicely detailed engine compartment.

@Anth230 5 жыл бұрын

Couldn't image why... LMAO

@mamalemon4461 5 жыл бұрын

cover the hood and u wont see whats it looks like 😂😂😂

@aundrayperkins9796 5 жыл бұрын

cover that rusty engine up lol

@Andrew-zv4fm 5 жыл бұрын

I 2nd that.

@dannydoughboy120 3 жыл бұрын

Gotta disagree with Scotty on this one! Grease build up makes engine work harder!

@lewwallace5915 3 жыл бұрын

I've washed my engines forever with a water hose, hell even at the car wash, I have never had a single issue! Lol

@user-pt2ke6gl5p 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly this guy has no clue what he is talking about I only watch him cause he makes me laugh 😂

@maktoobyt2009 3 жыл бұрын

Me too

@technicalvault 3 жыл бұрын

It’s when people decide to pressure wash their engine. Then things go bad. Those things can clean concrete, of course they’re going to penetrate your seals.

@Adrian-qx4ql 3 жыл бұрын

Haha haven’t had an issue yet trust me there’s a reason why engine bays are technically waterproof when it rains outside

@user-pt2ke6gl5p 3 жыл бұрын

@@Adrian-qx4ql I could not agree more

@julespilapilacosta2763 3 жыл бұрын

Love this channel. Keep 'em coming. ❤ from the Philippines.

@sergiogarcia3003 5 жыл бұрын

i just put degreaser on a towel and clean the valve covers

@stensenandersen4350 5 жыл бұрын

thank you for your continued dedication to this channel scotty, you are truly one of the best sources for car knowledge on youtube

@nsxt290 5 жыл бұрын

The best for sure!

@merc1110 5 жыл бұрын

Nope the best!

@yvesdelombaerde5909 3 жыл бұрын

Do not totally agree with you on that topic but your reasoning is correct. Mainly, fans of clean engine bays do it because they like doing that, like the aspect of a clean bay (and they do what they want, no restriction on that of course), not because of functional reasons. A clean radiator is more important.

@vanhowenstine4659 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for your video. So many Common sense items I probably would have forgotten, and then it's too late. Always entertaining Scotty!!!

@itsnipe 4 жыл бұрын

Keeping the engine clean actually helps the engine stay cool... oil build up on top of dirt and grim creates a barrier of insulation

@swesleyc7 2 жыл бұрын

Wait. Shouldn't insulating the engine make it more efficient? Cooling is the job of the radiator system. A cold engine is an inefficient engine.

@jaafarhassan6164 2 жыл бұрын

@@swesleyc7 but you don't want the engine overheating do you?

@aydenwapasha3380 2 жыл бұрын

@@swesleyc7 cooled not cold

@dieselwrench3621 2 жыл бұрын

I ran a dozer that leaked oil like crazy and the engine was caked in dirt that got stuck in all the oil it leaked and it ran at a cool 190 degrees all day because the radiator was doing it’s job 👍

@epicone2449 2 жыл бұрын

Also dirt and grime eventually bad for the hoses.

@erkanadana6527 5 жыл бұрын

I every month cleaning my engine and never had a problem with them since 2016

@EndOfTheW0rld 5 жыл бұрын

thats a very short amount of time but ok

@gravemind6536 5 жыл бұрын

@@EndOfTheW0rld As long as you do it with a nice strong spray that cleans through dirt and wipe with a microfiber towel or any old rag it will be fine. Its the idiots who pressure wash it who are going to have problems.

@SUPERDAVE4EVER89 5 жыл бұрын

Thats nonsense. My uncle has been pressure washing engines for 30 years. Maybe only 1 or 2 issues over that length of time. Now he knowes what to cover and its not every electrical part its like maybe 1 or 2 things. Only on certain cars.

@chadroy709 5 жыл бұрын

I've been cleaning my motor for over 13 years and never ever had a problem.

@bnighter 5 жыл бұрын

Scotties never wrong, you are playing with fire....water.

@michaelp.3369 3 жыл бұрын

This the most educational guy I've ever seen! Thanks!

@TheSingleTrucker 6 ай бұрын

Hey there Scotty, been listening for a few years and ive witnessed valve cover oil leak on my 2017 3.5L EB driver side. So your clean tips make sense and I'll gladly put your points to efficient use. Take care.

@jundialhaqiqa9907 4 жыл бұрын

I was a detailer for nearly three years and cleaned engine bays on all types of cars. I even detailed hybrid engine bays and had no problems. The only car that acted up after cleaning it was a 1993 Honda Accord. So out of hundreds of cars I only had a problem with one.

@LilScotty10 2 жыл бұрын

Same here…..with pressure washers….🤣

@mizopa1954 2 жыл бұрын

I never had a problem about 10 years ... Always wash all type of engine with pressure washer

@Bartek22026 2 жыл бұрын

occasionally some water can get into the cylinders, nothing you cant fix though

@4236dao 2 жыл бұрын

That honda was already used to running dirty, so when you cleaned the engine bay, it threw a code

@thinkingmonk9676 4 жыл бұрын

The way I was thought by a professional car detailer is this: Disconnect the negative off the battery. Brush all that you can before you apply water or degreaser. Brush all the dust and grime that you can get, then blow it off with an air compressor. Next is to apply the degreaser of choice and scrub all you can using a variety of brushes from small to big, plastic and copper wire. Then carefully rinse it off avoiding all the electronics like alternator and fuse box. Next is to blow all the water off with an air compressor and let everything dry completely.

@mikepawlikguitar 6 ай бұрын

No detailer I've ever known does this, which includes Larry himself (Ammo NYC)

@binagarten4667 2 жыл бұрын

Your on point Mr Scott, as I cleaned my engine and the next day the alarm went faulty, the electonics went ka ka! I do not every clean my engine!

@richardlemmon2466 11 ай бұрын

Excellent advice! I love your common-sense approach to mechanics!

@suasponte4968 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve been watching Scotty off and on for a while. Always enjoyed his stuff. But after seeing that 101st Airborne LP cover, I love him even more!

@59rammer61 5 жыл бұрын

cleaner engine bay makes finding easier and sooner not when the crud is already build up on it

@docmoto6477 5 жыл бұрын

Yessir, you are correct!! Among things like rubber doesn't respond well to grit and grime, so things like hoses and belts kept clean last longer. He says "electronics" like its some kind of magic. These components are designed to operate in the harsh conditions of an underhood environment. They are not waterproof to the point of submersion but highly water resistant none the less.

@PochoNieves 3 жыл бұрын

Every single one of these videos is not only educational and filled with knowledge but so funny, LOL!

@sugoiguy2048 Жыл бұрын

My personal how to clean the engine bay: 1. remove the battery 2. use a wet towel to clean the surface 3. use a brush to clean and dissolve dirt from narrow surfaces 4. apply a lot of brake cleaner and flush the dirt down

@basithph8958 5 жыл бұрын

That picture with Mr. Clean looking dirty was just so funny🤣

@yodaguy6956 5 жыл бұрын

I love how you just don't waste sny time in your videos with the quick edits, and the humor bits don't reduce the focus on the main intent, some videos seem like guys trying to transition to being a comedian, your funny little bits do nothing to get in the way of the videos usefulness , very well done, new subscriber here and I'm glad I am

@scottykilmer 5 жыл бұрын

hello and thanks!

@GetReadyHeISComingBack 5 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the Fam! Don't forget to hit the bell so you never miss any new video from Mr. Scotty!. ✌

@yodaguy6956 5 жыл бұрын

Scotty Kilmer no prob. I keep seeing live free or die, are you a fellow granite stater? If so I've been looking for a new mechanic depending on where your shop is

@loelnueva 3 жыл бұрын

I always learn alot from u scotty. YOU REALLY KNOW UR STUFF. Thanks man!

@brendanetherland4945 3 жыл бұрын

Love ❤️ your channel. I have learned so much about working on my car .

@YenCrew 5 жыл бұрын

I like keeping my engine bay clean. I just have that crippling OCD 😂😂

@hamsterama 5 жыл бұрын

I also like a clean engine, too! So much more pleasant to work on, even if I'm just doing an oil change. That being said, I would never clean the engine bay myself. Too risky, since I don't know what to cover up. I leave that to my detailer. He knows how to clean the engine bay without harming the electronics.

@azmike3572 5 жыл бұрын

I agree, Victor. if our engines were exposed like on a motorcycle, we surely would keep it clean!

@goldwingman1500 5 жыл бұрын

@@hamsterama I also keep my engine bay clean no grease is great performing Donk .

@t-wrecks3227 4 жыл бұрын

I actually use baby wipes to clean dirt and oil off of my engine, not wet enough to damage electronics but tough enough to wipe grime off:P

@trailertrashtactics 4 жыл бұрын

I use these to clean my firearms as well. Good stuff!

@grapewithoutavine126 4 жыл бұрын

@@trailertrashtactics baby wipes are alchohol-water based. Terrible thing to use to clean your guns. Come on now.

@Shadow1986 4 жыл бұрын

I use them to clean my baby! Works very well!

@megatron6771 3 жыл бұрын

Does that work lol maybe I will try it

@megatron6771 3 жыл бұрын

Does that work lol maybe I will try it

@aileenwagner2576 Жыл бұрын

Scotty, luv ur videos!!! The little picture of the cat under the hood was priceless 🤣 please keep up the good work!! 👍

@michaelwall3577 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Scotty, you are a great person, the world would be a better place if there were more people like you!

@gungner6166 Жыл бұрын

There would at least be a lot more dirty engine bays and Toyotas

@D3fcon141 5 жыл бұрын

"Don't spray water on your engine it can ruin the elctronics" *Hoses engine off*

@zachattack1479 5 жыл бұрын

Nuclear Trinity so true😂

@zeke112964 5 жыл бұрын

Makes a video titled " Never Clean Your Car's Engine" and gives away a case of engine degreaser !!

@lurk7967 5 жыл бұрын

His example was in case of a leak, where you should wash it. but if there is no leak there is no need pretty much ever

@jb6574 5 жыл бұрын

More like " dont hose your engine down...Sike" proceeds to hose down engine

@D3fcon141 5 жыл бұрын

@@lurk7967 Still, the title doesn't specify that, and it wasn't very clear that's what he meant. Don't get me wrong, Scotty is awesome, he's just a little goofy.

@colby9594 4 жыл бұрын

Watch chrisfixes video on how to clean an engine bay and see how it turned out

@lukec.5294 4 жыл бұрын

uxi same but I felt weird seeing them having opposing ideas

@JESUSISKING77742 4 жыл бұрын

Luke C. Different schools of thought ones a old school mechanic another’s a young new school mechanic.

@sevfast7232 4 жыл бұрын

When two of the smartest kids in class have different answers

@HomicidalHank 4 жыл бұрын

@Cucktimus Prime soapy wooder i bet!

@ashinga957 4 жыл бұрын

At least pay respect. If u dont agree, just shut up your mouth

@Youngwolf3459 Жыл бұрын

You videos are amazing, straight forward and helpful thank you for your content

@SoloKyoto 3 жыл бұрын

I have used water hoses/carwash pressure washers to clean my cars engine bays for years and have never had a single issue, granted I take most of my cars to car shows and events but all I do is not directly spray the electronics and intake, if I have to get close to electronic I always disconnect the negative battery terminal or if close to the intake (cold air or pod filter) I cover it with a plastic bag. Then wait for it to dry decently and remove any pooled water with microfiber cloths. Never failed me or caused me a single issue and a clean engine is MUCH more pleasant to work on than a dirty, greasy one.

@cjdapoet 5 жыл бұрын

Been following for a 2 years now. Scotty your the GOAT! I've kept my 97 Tercel in tip top shape thanks to your advice!

@Dragracer154 5 жыл бұрын

I have a 97 Tercel too. 😎

@cjdapoet 5 жыл бұрын

@@Dragracer154 best budget car ever made. So Good they Stopped making them.

@AkshayBhavsar1989 5 жыл бұрын

If you drive a 97 Tercel, you are probably a god to Scotty Kilmer.

@cjdapoet 5 жыл бұрын

@@AkshayBhavsar1989 the "Turdcel" Gang is Active🤣😂🤣💯

@VKSgtSLaughter 5 жыл бұрын

6:08 Scotty's biggest fan! ;-)

@nickamarit 5 жыл бұрын

Yea, literally.

@Jo3harker 2 жыл бұрын

Goodness this video would've been helpful a couple days ago. I was washing my car and decided to wash my engine bay too... I took it out later that night and it went into limp mode and wouldn't go over 3kRPM. I let it sit over night and it did go away so i might've gotten lucky but damn lesson learned!

@lateralus0678 Жыл бұрын

I've watched about six or seven of your videos now. I still can't tell if you're pulling my chain half of the time. The level of sarcasm is godlike and I'm getting mixed signals.

@insaneconqueror5421 5 жыл бұрын

Washed my engines many times (imports)....no prob ever. Just covered harness connectors with foil.

@hlambourne3847 5 жыл бұрын

Why clean?

@justonurquhart8000 5 жыл бұрын

Same here I pressure washed the engine to cars I had never had and issue yet

@insaneconqueror5421 5 жыл бұрын

@@hlambourne3847 I can see which top end gaskets are leaking and it's better to work without the caked on oil and dirt. That's Just me though.

@Laserred01 5 жыл бұрын

I've been doing it since '88. Haven't had a single issue with any car.

@larrysouthern5098 5 жыл бұрын

You are lucky!! Scottys right!

@life-te7to 5 жыл бұрын

Larry Southern he’s not.

@spaceindian700 5 жыл бұрын

@@life-te7to I'm undecided

@life-te7to 5 жыл бұрын

spaceindian hello Undecided, I’m 9914life.

@Jrez 5 жыл бұрын

How do you do it? I assume you don't just open the hood and pressure wash away.

@barojaan 2 жыл бұрын

What a great way to make a video. He starts off with not cleaning your engine and then in the end he shows you how to cleans your engine

@wendymarino8682 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Scotty for this video, my bother was arguing with me to clean the under hood of my car. I told him no, I am a girl so do not know much about cars. I am happy for your videos.

@sbfguy7793 5 жыл бұрын

I pressure washed my trucks engine and used protector spray and covered everything rubber. It's nice and new lookijg while keeping all the rubber protected.

@josephthomas1493 4 жыл бұрын

He couldn’t see his dirty engine anyways. He’s always wearing sunglasses 🤣

@ChrisRedfield1 4 жыл бұрын

😆

@markmeadows7093 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe he has red puffy eyes lol.

@billross6624 3 жыл бұрын

Wrong

@deepfried3224 3 жыл бұрын

And never removes em

@gbborz9454 3 жыл бұрын

Now I need to see his eyes 😂

@jamesarnold2851 3 жыл бұрын

It’s been a blast looking at all the comments!! I bet Scotty has know idea what is in his garage just 5 feet in!

@Sojourner24_7 2 жыл бұрын

Boy I wish I had seen this video before. I drive a 2009 Honda Accord with 222,000 mi on it, it ran great no leaks. After cleaning my engine at my next oil change they pointed out three oil leaks and two CV joint leaks. Currently dealing with these problems now at a total cost of about $1,300. All I can figure is my gaskets and seals were old and brittle and broke down from the degreaser or that the dirt and grime were what was holding it all together, lol. We live and we learn.

@bosco358 5 жыл бұрын

when you have a 68 Nova with a chromed out 454 , ya gotta keep it clean !!!

@Mrtechsauce 5 жыл бұрын

454 Don't need more 😉

@x-man5056 5 жыл бұрын

@@Mrtechsauce 562......to much for you?

@jamesmcfayden9778 5 жыл бұрын

Yes.agreed I have a 71 Nova with a chromed out 383 stroker

@x-man5056 5 жыл бұрын

@@jamesmcfayden9778 Nice! Love those cars. Hardtop or post?

@jamesmcfayden9778 5 жыл бұрын

@@x-man5056 hard top. It was my first car in high school from my father. Can't let it go. I love them old mucle t

@koreymayo8884 5 жыл бұрын

I've never had an issue after cleaning several different engine bays, but thanks for reminding me I need to do that because it's been a while!

@jae9545 3 ай бұрын

Hearty, we love watching your videos. Thanks for helping me to decide to wash my 01 Outbacks engine compartment.😂 ❤jae

@hemigod2 3 жыл бұрын

Scotty is right about a lot of things but this one has got me scratching my head. Cleaning any part of a car is always good for it’s longevity. The devil is in the details and maybe more of the toothbrush than the power hose is better recommend for the more sensitive areas .

@karlclermont8517 2 жыл бұрын

I've been cleaning engines all my life and I've never had a problem as long as you avoid intakes, and electrical parts , you should be fine. Like he said when it rains the engine gets wet anyways.

@kobe51 5 ай бұрын

Scott ain't right about everything. Screw him, I'm cleaning my car.

@zopm133 5 жыл бұрын

I've been wiping my engine with a damp rag, it works well for me

@angelgjr1999 5 жыл бұрын

Lorenzo White A dirty engine, is a good engine!

@HECKproductions 5 жыл бұрын

what do you mean it "works" it does nothing

@zopm133 5 жыл бұрын

@@HECKproductions it makes it look clean lol

@jskjsk3986 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Scotty. I like a guy who gives advice to do something properly even when he’s against it.

@ascencioncastaneda8741 2 ай бұрын

Love your humorous but effective style in communication.! I subcribed!!!

@charliepalmer3244 3 жыл бұрын

Haha, I missed this one. Have to chime in here, because I used to work at a car wash, had both automatic and self-service. More than once someone fucked up "underneath their hood" from using a pressure washer from the self-service area in there, and every time, tried to blame us 😆

@mynameisgladiator1933 4 жыл бұрын

"Never Clean Your Car’s Engine" -> Cleans the engine.

@itz.ant07 4 жыл бұрын

I always clean my engine never had problems.

@lanedavis1310 5 жыл бұрын

I work in a professional detail shop and we’ve never washed engine bays until recently. Kind of Ironic that the 1st engine we washed ended up breaking down on a test drive for water in the cylinders.... haven’t done it since.

@mooglemy3813 5 жыл бұрын

Haha haha, what did you use a fire hose, common sense is not required anymore that's why the problem. Don't stick the hose in the exhaust pipe next time.

@bladimirbetancur1779 5 жыл бұрын

And some poeple suggests just because they did it for 20 whatever years it truly doesn't mean nothing happens. It does at least the integrity of the car is impacted some how and the car probably too old doesn't have the modern sensors today's car do. So that's why it is affected is just no sensors to tell it.

@lanedavis1310 5 жыл бұрын

@@mooglemy3813 Lmao your dumb if you think I cleaned out the exhaust pipe. Stick to cleaning the trays at Mcdonalds bud.