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    Whenever I go to wash my car I always consider washing my engine. but someone told me that it was bad to wash your engine when it's hot. I don't know, if anyone knows the specifics please reply. like when to clean and what to be carefull of while cleaning?
    Thanks, any help appreciated.
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    If your engine is really hot and the water is really cold that is bad. It can crakc I heard. Its like putting an ice cube in a cup and running hot water over it. The cube will usually crack in half. Just dont use freezing cold water and try to wash it when the engine is at a cool temp and running. Then you should be ok.

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    • #3
      Let it cool down...use an engine degreaser and watch out for electrical areas. Cover your alternator with a trash bag.......I usually dust mine down, lightly spray, WD-40, wipe it down and it'll stay clean for quite a while.....

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