can I rinse the engine under the hood？

[explorer98eddie]

There are a lot of dust under the hood. I am planning to clean those tubes. In the owner' manual, Ford encourage users to clean the dirt and grease. So, I am wondering if I can spray some water on those tube, then, wipe with wet cloth. Is it feasible? Do I have to pay attention to something?

 

[explorerguy89]

i power wash my engine bay all the time just make sure its cool not hot or it can mess it up and stay clear of battery and fuse block

 

[dcdyd]

Cover the distributor coil. It is right in the front of the intake if it is 5L.

 

[Rich-]

i spray mine off with a power washer all the time on all my vehicles.

stay away from electrical connections with direct pressure,
spray with a degreaser first, i like simple green because it is environmentally safe

neighbors think im crazy, but also i like to take my leaf blower and blow out puddles and stuff after, and wait till dry before i start

 

[jlsparky7]

Yes, avoid electrical components and dont use high pressure.

 

[explorer98eddie]

There are a lot of dust under the hood. I am planning to clean those tubes. In the owner' manual, Ford encourage users to clean the dirt and grease. So, I am wondering if I can spray some water on those tube, then, wipe with wet cloth. Is it feasible? Do I have to pay attention to something?

 

[Facimeor]

I was under the hood of my explorers and other all the time. You can use a pressure washer if you are VERY careful about where you use the pressure and where you dont.

Just a sprayer on a garden hose will do fine though for most dirt and grease removal. I recommend some foaming engine degreaser for the block but avoid the plastics with it. I just use a degreaser mixed with hot water in a garden sprayer and a selection of bottle/toilet brushes to clean the nook and crannies.