under the hood cleaning

[turtlehead]

How would i got about cleaning the non-reachable places under my hood?

[S2B_Blown_3.5]

Find a way to make them reachable.
That, or you may be able to use a air compressor or something like that, what are you trying to clean off?

[prnc_chrmng]

hmm maybe you should try unconventional methods, such as pipe cleaners...yeah thats all i got for now...

[Phatfantom68]

I don't know exactly what part(s), but i use a product thats called Steam and it comes in a can. You spray it on, wait a few minutes, and use a hose to wash it off. After that, the engine will be so clean, you'll be able to eat off it

[turtlehead]

can u hose down under the hood?

[RedruM]

yes u can

jus cover the alternator and the ignition modules( well its recommended to cover this stuff but U dont really have to) it was engineered and built to take on water

other than that go for it, spray away with a nice pressure washer and once U done washing turn the car on and let running for a while to boil away all the water

[turtlehead]

i think gen 5 can stand a hose down with out covering?

[Phatfantom68]

If a Gen 2 can handle it, any toyota can handle it.

[turtlehead]

im just scared becuase the wiring looks fragile

[nort0188]

Wow, I've linked this thread twice in the last 5 minutes

Glamour shot of my engine bay [PICS]

[SiennaSC98]

Originally posted by turtlehead
can u hose down under the hood?

I cleaned/washed the engine bay every time I do the oil/filter change since I don't like the extra used oil trapped in the engine cross member and exhaust heat shields.

I have a water filtration system in my garage and I used the soft water (no soap or other cleaning solutions) to wash the engine compartment.

After spraying the engine (avoiding a direct hit on the alternator) at regular water pressure, I just let it sit for awhile (~ 30 minutes) and then start/drive around the blocks. When it dries, no white spots at all. The key to a clean engine is to wash/wipe it regularly (starting when you first got the vehicle).

My neighbor always says, it doesn't look like a 7-year old engine and cleaner than a brand new (his 2004 Sienna XLE Limted) engine.
Here's a sample photo of the clean
V-6 TRD supercharged engine:

[Porkch0p220]

try searching, we have went over this topic before

[a94autoCamry]

this thread is should be soon...

[dexter_5000]

use simple green

[toyrolla]

+ = CLEAN