This is the exact method I use to clean the engine before and after winter. I find that using dressing before winter helps stop surface rust. Only use water based vinyl/rubber protectants. As a lot of silicone protectants will degrade plastic/rubber and also attract dust.
GREAT video! Thanks for posting! I was about to order another product to clean my engine bay when I already have Super Clean in my detailing arsenal. Thanks again, for posting!
@Garage Gear , as a detailer myself i can give you a suggestion about the dressing for your plastics in your engine bay . use Adam's vrt as a base coat then top that with adam's hyper dressing . both of these are water based products and they wont attract dirt . and you'll have a nice and shinny engine bay .
I’ll never understand it either! This procedure works just fine! I think common sense prevails here. If you know you engine has running issues then don’t do it but if engine is in good working order then you’re fine to do it! Thanks for checking out my channel Burnt!
Hey you missed what's under that engine beauty cover! Nice Taco! Picking up my brand new 23' TRD Sport next week. The last year of this amazing generation... 😞. Looking forwad to at least 15yrs of great adventures with it! Cheers!
I just found your channel...I agree w/keeping bay clean. I do it to see if mechanic was neat(white custom show car & they have left hand prints & spills)+ I wanted to see if the Super Clean foam was different than its spray degreaser. It is & thank you for point’g out engines get water from rain/snow Ect & that as long as you don’t drown the car you’d be fine using a hose.
Super clean works well bellyisis! I use it for lots of other projects as well! Just stating the facts! A lot of people get very worked up about getting their engine wet! A little water ain’t gonna hurt it! Thanks for checking out my channel! 👍
Nicely done, brother. I just spent about 24 or 25 hours detailing a buddy's 2014 Mazda CX-9 and I only WISH I could have sprayed, agitated and rinsed the bulk of that project. Good content here! Thanks!
Hey Karen Carroll, I used to clean engines all by hand then started doing it this way and what a time saver it became! Thanks for checking out my channel! 👍
Tony Puntillo thanks bud! Appreciate it! I have a minor addiction with detailing! More with the results and less with the products and long processes some cleaners require lol!
Wow, it looks so much better! I will probably remove the battery just to be safe lol, I don't want to take any chances. But it definitely seems worth it to clean it like this, even if just for the aesthetic
I actually just did this process again the same exact way. I typically do this once or twice a year. Super easy process done in about 10 minutes. I used to work at a car wash/ detail shop and this is how they would do it too! I prefer my engine to be clean! 👍 thanks for watching Camden!
lol, nice job, but I LOL when I saw you leaf blowing your engine on a ladder in the street, If I did that my neighbors would think I'm crazy, oh wait a min...
Hey Ben, nope I don’t cover anything. Just spray and go. As you can see in the video I didn’t cover anything. Same procedure gets it clean everytime and starts right up everytime. Thanks for watching!
I did t cover anything up when I made this video. Spray, brush, rinse, dry that’s it. No issues with my Tacoma! You could put something over it if you want to but you can see in the video it wasn’t necessary. Thanks for checking out my channel!
you should if you'd feel comfortable with that. I don't have to on my tundra cause it's at the bottom of the engine bay, but I think I'm gonna put a bag on the fuse box and the battery.
Armor all perhaps! I don’t usually waste my time doing that because they end up making dirt cling to them. I have not tried that product under the hood. Thanks for watching!
Hey Taking risks! Here’s the link to the soft tri fold cover I have. It’s great and has a ten year warranty. Check it out! Thanks for watching! amzn.to/3yqnB1d
I want to clean the engine and underside of my case 1085C excavator , can this be done? I'm concerned if I get electrical stuff wet that it will not run!
Hard to say without looking directly at but I would say if there’s no exposed wires and you’re quick with the cleaning it should be fine! Thanks for checking out my channel!
Hey lumpialife! No problem!!! The sunglasses are made by XLOOP. They have them on amazon but have many more colors, pairs and options on eBay. They range anywhere from $8-$25. I go through sunglasses like water. I’m constantly breaking them, scratching them, losing them, etc! I beat them up wearing them around the garage. Spent a lot of money on Oakleys before. Liked them a lot. Scratched them up working on the yard. I usually buy a bunch of these xloops at a time every few years lol. I have a mandatory pair that stays in my truck lol! Thanks for watching bud!
Hey Jimmy! The only time I’ve seen it harm paint was on my lawn edger engine! It stripped the clear coat off the engine cover. On car finishes as long as you don’t let it sit forever your fine. On all the cars I’ve done it never affected a clear coat! Thanks for watching!
Didn’t need to on mine. My alternator is about half way down the engine. It got super clean on it, water and was blown dry. No issues. Thanks for watching.
5:28 "If it's really bad you may want to consider using a pressure washer." I have a pressure washing business. Maybe from underneath to get the oil pan, grease from around your front end parts, but today's engine bays weren't meant to have 3,100psi forced into electrical components. Just use that second can, and use a garden hose. Drying with a leaf blower right after is a smart idea. Just saying better to error on the side of satety!
@@GarageGear Thanks for the reply. My customers want me to pressure wash their semi diesel engines. With all the modern electronics on them, pressure washing would do more harm than good. Thank you for your video (meant to say that earlier), it gave me ideas on how to safely wash an engine.
I always blow dry it ASAP. Mainly because I’m ocd lol! This does help remove any water from any potential electrical connections too. Thanks for watching and thanks for being a cool fan of the channel!
weve all washed out engines at carwashes. we dont disconnect at the car wash. long as u lightly misting and quick dry or run the engine all will be good. 😎
Great question! Not at all! As you can see the truck started right up afterwards. Done this many times with no issues! Ask yourself this question. Do you drive in the rain?
You forgot to disconnect the battery! Did you cover the alternator? The computer parts? I hope you signed a liability contract to cover your behind if you fuck up. In a big fat hurry to get that buck. I hope the car starts!
If I were you I would have put chux or grandma's under bed pads to collect oil and other waste product to prevent contamination to the ocean etc. Good video though
I actually have my underbody oil undercoated every year so I only clean out underneath is if it’s really dirty or been through some mud. Don’t want to wash off all the undercoating, which is really stuck on there! Thanks for checking out my channel William!
That’s cool thank you for replying I have a 2015 Tacoma I was just curious because I’ve been cleaning 🧼 undercarriage and also waxing everything underneath and also touch up with Por15 on rust areas. For engine bay I clean weekly with a wet rag, painters brush and air compress air it’s a lot to just upkeep much more than any vehicle I’ve own. Watching your video has inspired me thank you...take care and keep up with your Tacoma. Tacoma’s in general has a resale high value...have a great day...Mahalo and Aloha from Oahu Hawaii...
@@williammerseburgh1001 you’re a lot like me my friend! We like are machines clean and protected! And your right! The resale value on the Tacomas is very high! I’ll have more realistic detailing videos coming down the road. Stay tuned! 👍
Only time I'll ever clean my engine is if I got airleaks and the machanic will clean it too find said airleaks...machanics don't recommend it at all too many computer components...unless you guys must be super rich too mess up your engine...just saying
@@steves9600 just put a bag over the fuse box and battery that's what I'm gonna do. I also had a Kia I used to pressure wash the engine bay and nothing ever happened. I probably wouldn't recommend that lol but just use a light spray on hoes it should be fine.
This is the exact method I use to clean the engine before and after winter. I find that using dressing before winter helps stop surface rust. Only use water based vinyl/rubber protectants. As a lot of silicone protectants will degrade plastic/rubber and also attract dust.
Good tips here ! Thanks for sharing Sheldon! 👍
I literally just watched myself cleaning my own engine bay. Great video!!!!
Haha do you do the same procedure? Have a similar Tacoma? Thank you for the positive feedback! 👍
@@GarageGear yes I do that EXACT procedure, but on a Tundra😀
@@Real-Americans-For-Trump-2024 works great doesn’t it? Those are nice trucks! 👍
Great video, FYI alternators do not like water that is the only thing I would do different is cover the alternator.
Thanks for sharing!
GREAT video! Thanks for posting! I was about to order another product to clean my engine bay when I already have Super Clean in my detailing arsenal. Thanks again, for posting!
You got it Chelsa! Thanks for watching
@@GarageGear Hey J.B! I used this method to clean my engine this morning! Came out PERFECT!!! Thanks again, for posting!!
@@chelsabailey1018 awesome glad it worked great for you! 👍
@Garage Gear , as a detailer myself i can give you a suggestion about the dressing for your plastics in your engine bay . use Adam's vrt as a base coat then top that with adam's hyper dressing . both of these are water based products and they wont attract dirt . and you'll have a nice and shinny engine bay .
Great tips here! Thank you very much! Thanks for watching!
Great video...what people don't realize is that these engine are designed to withstand water...hence rain and snow like you mentioned..
Thanks Kevin! Right! If it rained there would be a million cars on the side of the road lol! Thanks for watching bud!
superb video. Best Wishes from the UK.
Thanks for watching wonderboy
Thanks for watching wonderboy
This is awesome. I was curious if you had to remove the battery and cover the fuse panel box.
Nope not necessary! Everything works just fine! Thanks for checking out my channel Jason!
It wouldn't hurt to. I guess it's all up to the person cleaning it.
Getting my super clean bottle, thanks. I got a 2015 4Runner and like to keep it as clean as possible. Great video.
Can’t go wrong with super clean! !
Great vid. Finally a video that doesn't try to sell me bullshit! This is exactly what I was looking for. Love the backpack blower idea!
Works everytime! Thanks for watching
Great video JB
Thanks for watching smitty!
Lmao i don’t get why ppl are so afraid of washing a motor I legit do it the same way you do for the last 10 years never an issue
I’ll never understand it either! This procedure works just fine! I think common sense prevails here. If you know you engine has running issues then don’t do it but if engine is in good working order then you’re fine to do it! Thanks for checking out my channel Burnt!
"but muh alternator"
You could spray 303 Protectant all over the engine compartment . It will resist plastics and rubber from drying on and cracking
Yep that’s a good tip! Thanks for sharing Peter!
Hey you missed what's under that engine beauty cover! Nice Taco! Picking up my brand new 23' TRD Sport next week. The last year of this amazing generation... 😞. Looking forwad to at least 15yrs of great adventures with it! Cheers!
Awesome my friend! Congrats on your purchase! Many smiles per gallon await!
JB, you're the man. Keeping it simple. Great videos and recommendations!
Thanks a lot gjs! Appreciate the positive feedback! 👍
I just found your channel...I agree w/keeping bay clean. I do it to see if mechanic was neat(white custom show car & they have left hand prints & spills)+ I wanted to see if the Super Clean foam was different than its spray degreaser. It is & thank you for point’g out engines get water from rain/snow Ect & that as long as you don’t drown the car you’d be fine using a hose.
Super clean works well bellyisis! I use it for lots of other projects as well!
Just stating the facts! A lot of people get very worked up about getting their engine wet! A little water ain’t gonna hurt it! Thanks for checking out my channel! 👍
OMG! I CANT BELIEVE YOU JUST DID... just kidding. Looks great!
Flint Layfield lol figures you’d be the first one to say something haha! Hope you’re doing well bud!
Nicely done, brother. I just spent about 24 or 25 hours detailing a buddy's 2014 Mazda CX-9 and I only WISH I could have sprayed, agitated and rinsed the bulk of that project. Good content here! Thanks!
Hey Karen Carroll, I used to clean engines all by hand then started doing it this way and what a time saver it became! Thanks for checking out my channel! 👍
@Mazinblaster Z it looks a lot better when you use the super clean method. All the small crevices come out cleaner! Thanks for watching!
I highly recommend cleaning the engine bay before you put your vehicle for sale. Not that it adds value, but does add self assurance to the buyer
Absolutely! 👍👍
Nice job, simple and easy. Thanks for making the video
Tony Puntillo thanks bud! Appreciate it! I have a minor addiction with detailing! More with the results and less with the products and long processes some cleaners require lol!
Wow, it looks so much better! I will probably remove the battery just to be safe lol, I don't want to take any chances. But it definitely seems worth it to clean it like this, even if just for the aesthetic
I actually just did this process again the same exact way. I typically do this once or twice a year. Super easy process done in about 10 minutes. I used to work at a car wash/ detail shop and this is how they would do it too! I prefer my engine to be clean! 👍 thanks for watching Camden!
@@GarageGear So no issues with electrical components?
@@ruel1072 none whatsoever!
So if I use super clean in the jugs and spray it from a non aerosol sprayer will I get the same results?
As long as you agitate it with a brush yes! 👍
lol, nice job, but I LOL when I saw you leaf blowing your engine on a ladder in the street, If I did that my neighbors would think I'm crazy, oh wait a min...
I get looks daily from my neighbors. Nothing new happening here lol! Thanks for watching David!
Thanks for the informative and entertaining video. Gonna try it on my Tacoma today.
You won’t be disappointed!👍 it’s a really easy process! Thanks for checking out my channel and let me know how it turns out for you!
Have seen this stuff in the store and was never really sure about it. I think i might give it a shot. Thanks for the video.
It’s a great product with lots of uses. You’ll be looking for things to clean with it lol! Thanks for watching!
That thing looks clean compared to my truck 😂
Thanks for watching Osiris
Should you try to avoid spraying the foam on the belts?
I wouldn’t worry about it! If it gets on them it gets on them. You’ll be hosing it off anyways. Thanks for watching
Did you cover the alternator from getting wet as some would suggest or was it unnecessary?
Hey Ben, nope I don’t cover anything. Just spray and go. As you can see in the video I didn’t cover anything. Same procedure gets it clean everytime and starts right up everytime. Thanks for watching!
the legend become a legendary 😍
Thanks for watching
i say water would work, maybe just that front part needed degreaser
Thanks for sharing!
Should I cover the alternator with a plastic bag? My buddy is a mechanic at a Dodge dealership. Said I should do that.
I did t cover anything up when I made this video. Spray, brush, rinse, dry that’s it. No issues with my Tacoma! You could put something over it if you want to but you can see in the video it wasn’t necessary. Thanks for checking out my channel!
you should if you'd feel comfortable with that. I don't have to on my tundra cause it's at the bottom of the engine bay, but I think I'm gonna put a bag on the fuse box and the battery.
I’m new here to owning cars. It’s safe to spray the battery with water?
It works fine every time I do it. Thanks for watching!
I'm about to have the cleanest engine on the block.
Go for it my friend! Thanks for watching!
Is there a product that could rejuvenate the hoses, some sort of dressing or coating? Have you tried Meguires Ultimate black on them?
Armor all perhaps! I don’t usually waste my time doing that because they end up making dirt cling to them. I have not tried that product under the hood. Thanks for watching!
Koch Chemie Motorplast
thank you, any soft bed covers you see working better than others?
Hey Taking risks! Here’s the link to the soft tri fold cover I have. It’s great and has a ten year warranty. Check it out! Thanks for watching!
amzn.to/3yqnB1d
I want to clean the engine and underside of my case 1085C excavator , can this be done? I'm concerned if I get electrical stuff wet that it will not run!
Hard to say without looking directly at but I would say if there’s no exposed wires and you’re quick with the cleaning it should be fine! Thanks for checking out my channel!
I'll do this tomorrow, thank you!
ROCK ON Nastysoda! Thanks for watching!
I like my engine clean too ! Ahaha right on
Haha nice! Show car clean!!! Thanks for checking out my channel!
Looks clean! Thanks for the tip! Didn't see your sunglasses in the description. What are you wearing? Thanks man
Hey lumpialife! No problem!!! The sunglasses are made by XLOOP. They have them on amazon but have many more colors, pairs and options on eBay. They range anywhere from $8-$25. I go through sunglasses like water. I’m constantly breaking them, scratching them, losing them, etc! I beat them up wearing them around the garage. Spent a lot of money on Oakleys before. Liked them a lot. Scratched them up working on the yard. I usually buy a bunch of these xloops at a time every few years lol. I have a mandatory pair that stays in my truck lol! Thanks for watching bud!
Nice job, JB
Sign with me TOD thank you!!! You are awesome!
Did you disconnect battery first?
No need to! Thanks for watching!
Great video my friend. Will try it soon.
You won’t be disappointed! Thanks for watching!!! 👍
Your 1gre and my 1gre have different definitions of filthy... I don’t think I have plastic covers anymore it’s just hardened mud now
Haha I’m a bit of a detail nut when it comes to having a clean vehicle. Thanks for watching! 👍
It doesn't mess up the alternator and battery?
Nope no issues at all! Works everytime! Thanks for watching!
Tacoma owner here. So no issues with getting the battery or fuse box wet?
None what so ever. You can see I sprayed everything, dried it off and then started it right up! Thanks for checking out my channel Gadget!
Thank you for sharing going to buy this stuff 👍👍
Rock On Anthony! You won’t be disappointed! Thanks for watching!! 👍
No dilution right
Nope use it right out of the can!
@@GarageGear cool thanks
Is it paint safe and rubber hose safe?
Hey Jimmy! The only time I’ve seen it harm paint was on my lawn edger engine! It stripped the clear coat off the engine cover. On car finishes as long as you don’t let it sit forever your fine. On all the cars I’ve done it never affected a clear coat! Thanks for watching!
Not very familiar with this but I’ve seen other videos wrap the alternator in plastic. Is that recommended?
Didn’t need to on mine. My alternator is about half way down the engine. It got super clean on it, water and was blown dry. No issues. Thanks for watching.
Would recommend taking battery out and cover its wires
Thanks for sharing the tip!
JB can I get Super Clean here in Buffalo at a store?
Perhaps at autozone but if not amazon has it! 👍
Nice video man 👍🏽👍🏽
Thanks for watching Frankie
@@GarageGear I’m subscribing for sure
@@frankie21470 appreciate you my friend!
@@GarageGear The Problem 👍🏽
5:28 "If it's really bad you may want to consider using a pressure washer." I have a pressure washing business. Maybe from underneath to get the oil pan, grease from around your front end parts, but today's engine bays weren't meant to have 3,100psi forced into electrical components. Just use that second can, and use a garden hose. Drying with a leaf blower right after is a smart idea. Just saying better to error on the side of satety!
Perhaps the pressure washing isn’t a bad idea if you can set it to a low setting! Thanks for checking out my channel!
@@GarageGear
Thanks for the reply. My customers want me to pressure wash their semi diesel engines. With all the modern electronics on them, pressure washing would do more harm than good. Thank you for your video (meant to say that earlier), it gave me ideas on how to safely wash an engine.
@@happydays8171 glad you found it helpful Happy! Thanks again for watching!
No problem, just change your tip to a larger bore size and wider fan to drop the PSI.
Hey JB! Love your videos! Quick question, can you just let the engine air dry or is it better to try to dry it ASAP?
I always blow dry it ASAP. Mainly because I’m ocd lol! This does help remove any water from any potential electrical connections too. Thanks for watching and thanks for being a cool fan of the channel!
@@GarageGear Awesome, thanks for the tip!
@@y.c.melendez5203 no problem bud!
make sure to disconnect the battery it you could risk shorting something out or causing serious damage
Should you disconnect your battery before driving in a rain storm? 🤔
@@GarageGear maybe if you have your hood up and the rain is moving as fast as a high pressure hose or pressure washer. Use your brain
@@toasteddefault thanks for watching
weve all washed out engines at carwashes. we dont disconnect at the car wash. long as u lightly misting and quick dry or run the engine all will be good. 😎
Im a little afraid to clean my engine lol
Why’s that? Thanks for checking out my channel!
Where can you buy this?
I provided links down in the description! Thanks for checking out my channel!
THIS GUY NEEDS A PRINCESS PAVEMENT AWARD
Thanks for watching
Aren't you concerned about the electronic parts getting wet?
Great question! Not at all! As you can see the truck started right up afterwards. Done this many times with no issues! Ask yourself this question. Do you drive in the rain?
@@GarageGear lol
You forgot to disconnect the battery! Did you cover the alternator? The computer parts? I hope you signed a liability contract to cover your behind if you fuck up. In a big fat hurry to get that buck. I hope the car starts!
Thanks for watching
That was a great video!!
Fabian Amaro thanks for watching bud!
If I were you I would have put chux or grandma's under bed pads to collect oil and other waste product to prevent contamination to the ocean etc. Good video though
Good thinking! Thanks for checking out my channel!
No need to cover electronics??
Nope no need! Keep in mind we all drive in the rain. Thanks for watching!
Do you clean your undercarriage?
I actually have my underbody oil undercoated every year so I only clean out underneath is if it’s really dirty or been through some mud. Don’t want to wash off all the undercoating, which is really stuck on there! Thanks for checking out my channel William!
That’s cool thank you for replying I have a 2015 Tacoma I was just curious because I’ve been cleaning 🧼 undercarriage and also waxing everything underneath and also touch up with Por15 on rust areas. For engine bay I clean weekly with a wet rag, painters brush and air compress air it’s a lot to just upkeep much more than any vehicle I’ve own. Watching your video has inspired me thank you...take care and keep up with your Tacoma. Tacoma’s in general has a resale high value...have a great day...Mahalo and Aloha from Oahu Hawaii...
@@williammerseburgh1001 you’re a lot like me my friend! We like are machines clean and protected! And your right! The resale value on the Tacomas is very high! I’ll have more realistic detailing videos coming down the road. Stay tuned! 👍
Only time I'll ever clean my engine is if I got airleaks and the machanic will clean it too find said airleaks...machanics don't recommend it at all too many computer components...unless you guys must be super rich too mess up your engine...just saying
Thanks for watching!
like he said, "if you're afraid to get your engine wet, don't do it".
Chris Ferrell it’s spelled mechanic. I know. You don’t care. Obviously.
I would never wash my engine like that don't want to ruin my computer lol
Thanks for watching Raul
NOT smart.. U washed your battery.. First. Then did other items.. HELLO.. Battery acid..? Do hood under side-first
Thanks for watching!
So how's that battery acid coming out? With that level of intelligence you shouldn't be driving cars that can so easily spill acid everywhere.
I would never advise this
Thanks for watching!
@@GarageGear you should at least warn people they risk frying the ecu
@@steves9600 thanks for watching!
Then cover your electronics with seran wrap. Pro tip
@@steves9600 just put a bag over the fuse box and battery that's what I'm gonna do. I also had a Kia I used to pressure wash the engine bay and nothing ever happened. I probably wouldn't recommend that lol but just use a light spray on hoes it should be fine.
Cleaning engine bays that are already clean, is a piece of cake for us !
This is a waste of time...
Thanks for watching!
you didnt cover the alternator?
Nope not necessary!