Don't Just Spray Your Car's Engine Bay! Right and Wrong Way to Clean an Engine Bay!

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  • Опубліковано 14 лип 2021
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    Wait! Don't just spray down your engine bay with that hose! Yes, you can clean inside the engine bay, but the pressure from a hose or pressure washer can cause damage! In this video, Andy shows you a few reasons why you want to put down the hose, and grab a sponge and brush instead!
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  • @1AAuto
    @1AAuto  2 роки тому +53

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    • @xxdeadxangelx6150
      @xxdeadxangelx6150 2 роки тому

      Just wanted to say I love this Chanel theres so much monte carlo tutorials with door panels and window motors I'm really grateful for such amazing videos

    • @janX9
      @janX9 2 роки тому

      I appreciate that you showed the *wrong* way.

    • @STABB1NGW3STWARD
      @STABB1NGW3STWARD Рік тому

      @@xxdeadxangelx6150l open

  • @chadg6874
    @chadg6874 2 роки тому +1385

    DON'T, and I repeat DO NOT, watch this video without sound!

  • @Fio8os
    @Fio8os 2 роки тому +1017

    Andy woke up this morning and chose violence

  • @Mango98219
    @Mango98219 2 роки тому +1530

    This made me even less confident in wanting to clean my engine 😂😂

    • @S1OWOBS
      @S1OWOBS 2 роки тому +30

      Honestly lmao

    • @scoolzdevries
      @scoolzdevries 2 роки тому +10

      Me too

    • @edubb2491
      @edubb2491 Рік тому +6

      It really did!😁

    • @8thGenAccord-K24
      @8thGenAccord-K24 Рік тому +37

      and I came here for confidence 😂😂😂

    • @vincefromtexas
      @vincefromtexas Рік тому +26

      Can't spray anything from what it seems like I stay with rags and hand cleaning

  • @darinp5612
    @darinp5612 2 роки тому +672

    I'm surprised this motor is running after Andy's water assault.

    • @ryanbeard1119
      @ryanbeard1119 Рік тому +2

      Did he wash ot while running, if you wash it at a car wash, at a good safe distance. Well, how likely is this to have a cracked whatever... proably while it is off with low pressure, very nice spray misting, gently.

    • @joelafleur6423
      @joelafleur6423 Рік тому +12

      because it's the power tech 4.0L inline 6

    • @JasnoGT
      @JasnoGT Рік тому +7

      @@joelafleur6423 Amen. Those 4.0L I-6s are beasts. I love mine.

  • @TheRegent187
    @TheRegent187 2 роки тому +306

    *customer walks in* "Hey Andy, just checking to see if you're done replacing the alternator on my jeep chero- 😲"

  • @luiscastillo7009
    @luiscastillo7009 2 роки тому +827

    don't do this... proceeds to do exactly Lol that's so funny. Love these videos

  • @igotapk
    @igotapk 2 роки тому +366

    I’m convinced he demonstrated the wrongs in this video on someone else’s car to get revenge on someone. He chose to show us the right way of doing things just so we wouldn’t suspect him of doing a crime.

  • @dakotanielsen9073
    @dakotanielsen9073 2 роки тому +92

    So, basically what I've learned is that, while I shouldn't spray down the engine compartment, It will be fine for the most part if I do 🤣

  • @Eener1000
    @Eener1000 Рік тому +33

    Being deaf I followed your very cool video instruction. Very clear visual instructions on how to deep clean the alternator, fuse box etc. Thanks!

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  Рік тому +11

      +Eener1000 Thank you! We love empowering our customers and showing how to perform DIY auto repairs with our high-quality auto parts. 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

  • @jeffreydauhmer385
    @jeffreydauhmer385 2 роки тому +106

    I have never been so uncomfortable in my life.

    • @AndyTheXTech
      @AndyTheXTech 2 роки тому +2

      🤣

    • @thehomer5913
      @thehomer5913 Рік тому +5

      Lol. It was almost torture to watch. Me: "He's not really going to spray INSIDE the fuse box, is he?." Andy: "Watch this..."

  • @electric_sway
    @electric_sway 2 роки тому +92

    car owner: "I am not gonna mess with all this. I gotta guy that can clean engine bays for 10 bucks."
    that guy that clean engine bays for 10 bucks: 0:00 - 0:04

    • @JeepTrailsandBarbells
      @JeepTrailsandBarbells 2 роки тому +2

      🤣🤣

    • @JeepTrailsandBarbells
      @JeepTrailsandBarbells 2 роки тому +5

      I worked at a car wash and lube shop, one of the detail guys told me he would do my Yamaha R6 it was a 2004 for 20 bucks, So i let him...... it wouldn't start for hours afterwards and i ended up spending 1200 replacing a whole lot of things that didnt like water being sprayed into it. 🤣🤣🤣 lesson learned the hard way.

  • @slunky
    @slunky 2 роки тому +215

    Strangely satisfying watching him do all the wrong things as he says not to do them.

  • @BenJustSaid
    @BenJustSaid 2 роки тому +237

    Keep in mind that since you are cleaning your engine bay you could lift old oil gunk that is potentially preventing an oil leak. So if you start seeing a leak after washing your engine bay, just figure out where it comes from and fix it.

    • @devo8730
      @devo8730 Рік тому +8

      If it's cheap if not try AT -205 :-)

  • @tylerc7037
    @tylerc7037 2 роки тому +48

    I did this trick on both of my cars that were way overdue on a cleanup. I used a small bucket of water, handful of crappy towels, a wax applicator, simple green, and dawn power wash. It worked pretty damn good. I Topped it off with Chemical Guys Tire Kicker Shine that's good on plastics. I did this over the summer and the engines are still pretty clean.

  • @jessielaub409
    @jessielaub409 2 роки тому +68

    I feel like you're subconsciously telling me to actually do it that way ...

    • @oswaldjenkins8557
      @oswaldjenkins8557 2 роки тому +6

      I'm a mechanic by trade and he convinced me subconsciously to wash engines like that lmao

  • @relaxedmuffin3666
    @relaxedmuffin3666 Рік тому +13

    Was that his ex wife's car or something?

  • @tianna_CD
    @tianna_CD 2 роки тому +92

    Thanks for this. I have wanted to clean my engine for a while but was reluctant cause I didn't want to damage it. Now I know how to do so correctly. 🤪😃

  • @IamGoen
    @IamGoen 2 роки тому +4

    1A Auto is one of the best car repair educational channels on youtube.

  • @youfixit24
    @youfixit24 2 роки тому +17

    That 4.0 won’t die easily as u think. I soaked the whole engine in a river and surprisingly it runs better than before. Pressure washed every week and no problem…..yet

  • @ReallionaireAl
    @ReallionaireAl 2 роки тому +29

    its funny watching you guys tutorial videos because you always do what you tell us not to do 🤣

  • @singhbrijinder
    @singhbrijinder 2 роки тому +2

    Auto repair tips are really helpful, thanks

  • @vegas7023
    @vegas7023 Рік тому +16

    The anxiety is real

  • @zrrifle.
    @zrrifle. 2 роки тому +14

    Could you make a video on what not to do when pumping gas?

  • @dangerdoberman
    @dangerdoberman 2 роки тому +11

    Glad you're doing this on a POS Jeep, but it still was giving me anxiety XD

  • @JohnWick-gs6kz
    @JohnWick-gs6kz 2 роки тому +8

    God answered my prayer , it's video was what I needed thanks lot 1A Auto and all your stuff for your great work and content 😊👍

  • @juanrascon7743
    @juanrascon7743 2 роки тому +21

    I've owned a car wash for over 20 years in that time I've had 2 customers spray engine degreaser on a hot motor then they've caught fire luckily the pumps were running and they were able to stop the fire before it really got going😂

  • @altonrowell8137
    @altonrowell8137 2 роки тому +48

    As a mechanic I saw a old man drive up to the shop. His engine was hot as Hades. He grabbed a water hose and sprayed it down. And I thought it was going to burst into Peace's.
    Stream went everywhere , he even had to stand back. If he had removed the radiator cap I'm positive it would have killed him dead.

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  2 роки тому +3

      +Alton Rowell Thanks for the feedback!

  • @FahadKuthami
    @FahadKuthami 2 роки тому +2

    Exactly what we needed, thank you so much

  • @hmmm7150
    @hmmm7150 2 роки тому +4

    Great tutorial on how to clean the inside of the oil dipstick tube.

  • @precool
    @precool Рік тому +1

    Andy, thank you so much for this. I appreciate the new added humor in your videos. A car salesman told me and keep in mind Carl salesman that you should always do it with the engine running but you say that’s wrong so I won’t do it that way thank you.

  • @jaeb.2842
    @jaeb.2842 2 роки тому +2

    Best video channel on DIY car fixes!!! Love these vids

  • @ms.jessadventures
    @ms.jessadventures 2 роки тому +6

    The beginning of this gave me such anxiety, so glad you finished the video the correct way 👍

  • @xxdeadxangelx6150
    @xxdeadxangelx6150 2 роки тому +2

    Just wana say I love this chanel theres alot of 01 through 2005 monte carlo things I need to take care of

  • @frankiero2367
    @frankiero2367 Рік тому +3

    Andy or (anyone), I made the mistake of spaying down leaves/debris on the cowl. And tho I did manually remove the larger leaves/debris from the cowl first, I now have a lingering smell of moisture in the car/cabin. Any ideas how to remedy? Would changing the cabin filer help? Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.

  • @christophercrowdis7308
    @christophercrowdis7308 10 місяців тому +1

    Great job explaining everything also great example.thanks so much.😊

  • @dvd6722
    @dvd6722 8 місяців тому +2

    This video is hilarious. I like this guy. Actually demonstrates what not to do. Good experiment. Would love to know what kind of bad results were had from the wrong way!

  • @WoofwoofBigGuy
    @WoofwoofBigGuy 3 місяці тому

    Truly professional for DIY to follow and not like others taking a short cut spraying water on electrical components, just causing long term damage. Thanks so much for highlighting the wrongs using an old car..

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  3 місяці тому

      +@WoofwoofBigGuy Thank you! We love empowering our customers and showing how to perform DIY auto repairs with our high-quality auto parts. 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

  • @onebreadstop761
    @onebreadstop761 Рік тому +1

    This is the best video this channel has produced

  • @ransvd
    @ransvd 9 місяців тому +1

    Honestly, as a visual learner, this helped. Thanks!

  • @johnr8013
    @johnr8013 2 роки тому +6

    This dude is an absolute Savage for 4 minutes straight lol

  • @macegarage9603
    @macegarage9603 2 роки тому +2

    Ow yeah i really appreciate this, at last found a reliable channel with this one.
    I hgihly dont recommend such detailing / wash over process in car's engine bay, tho other does
    since they say it is completely sealed, but for any reason and for safety as well as you can sleep well at night,
    Very same thoughts of me from this content man.
    Just don't do washing over any full water with or with out pressure.
    Just clean it with wet rag, different brushes size and vacuum + blower are complete good enough to clean engine bay.
    Been many to many engine issues specially coilpacks from our client, really a bad idea that they ain't know that they where kinda scam, or they followed Facebook's posts that doing same process for engine detail.
    Thanks for this, keep it up!

  • @jobanyparedes7471
    @jobanyparedes7471 2 роки тому +1

    Great video and funky at the same time. Now added to my personal DIY LIST😁

  • @chrisao1987
    @chrisao1987 Рік тому +8

    Never spray your engine with a water hose. I see so called “pro” detainers doing this. Absolutely insane. Great video.

  • @MiguelFleitasMikkang
    @MiguelFleitasMikkang 2 роки тому +7

    Thanks!. Well, I couldn't have the sound on while playing this, I watched the video muted... But I'm a visual learner; and I think that's pretty much what I needed to see to do it myself. I'll try it later. Again, thanks so much!

    • @divine1gore
      @divine1gore Рік тому

      Hopefully you didn't learn off the first half where he was showing 'what not to do'

  • @mc.ashlandfelix7140
    @mc.ashlandfelix7140 2 роки тому +6

    Great video, Andy!I am looking to install my engine air filter and cabin air filter, myself, in my 2019 Impala. How would I clean the engine housing box and the passenger compartment before putting in the new filters, would I have to vacuum, and is using car wipes, too? My model is a 2.5L 4 cylinder LS.

    • @Vortechtral
      @Vortechtral 2 роки тому

      Just use a vacuum on the air box once you have the old air filter out. Get all the loose debris out before putting the new one in. Cabin filter is a small slit, you can also vacuum around that, though it's not as big and easy to get at as the air filter. You can get some of the loose dust around the opening but there is no "box" to clean up. Just putt out the old, slip in the new, close it up and you're done. Make sure you close up and clamp everything back down proper on both naturally.

    • @kevinsmoon3257
      @kevinsmoon3257 2 роки тому

      Just vaccum it

    • @eddiecruz2613
      @eddiecruz2613 2 роки тому

      All the dirt and debris is stuck on filters so just replace and clean any loose debris

    • @mc.ashlandfelix7140
      @mc.ashlandfelix7140 2 роки тому

      Thank you, guys! I appreciate all of the feedbacks from you all, it's a great help! God Bless you all, and hopefully we will talk again.

    • @spencers8280
      @spencers8280 2 роки тому

      vacuum and good on you for not paying someone $200 to do it when it takes 15-30 min and filters are inexpensive as well

  • @tonyb0164
    @tonyb0164 Рік тому +1

    Great video. I was cringing watching the first half but learned a lot. Thanks!

  • @GoodL81
    @GoodL81 Рік тому

    Thank you for sharing this video 😊

  • @yup95yearsago20
    @yup95yearsago20 2 роки тому +3

    It's night time and i am glad i had the volume up lol

  • @thankyougod669
    @thankyougod669 2 роки тому +22

    Aha! Good tips! I think in general we should avoid even spraying the engine area, as in only do it for every 5th time you spray the rest of the car. It's just too risky and is not worth it. I mean, who is going to complain that your engine is not as sparkly clean and shiny as the external body of your vehicle? 🤣

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  2 роки тому +1

      +ThankYou God Thanks for the feedback!

    • @garyp9906
      @garyp9906 2 роки тому +3

      I agree. Read my post. Cost me $500 to get towed out of car wash cleaning bay and a new starter. Never again will I clean an engine in a wash bay. Do it at home and let it air dry for awhile.

  • @gottiforsure4451
    @gottiforsure4451 2 роки тому +13

    Well explained, I have never been a fan of spraying the engine bay down. Just a nice little wipe down is good enough under there.

  • @thursday4267
    @thursday4267 Рік тому

    Great video!

  • @3RAN7ON
    @3RAN7ON Рік тому +1

    I had no idea Matthew Lillard knew so much about cleaning engine bays!

  • @user-rr3vr3sf8m
    @user-rr3vr3sf8m 8 місяців тому

    Thank you so much for the advice and tips on what I needed to know ❤

  • @christianmata1888
    @christianmata1888 Рік тому

    Bro this is one of the best videos I’ve seen

  • @marshallborder9089
    @marshallborder9089 2 роки тому +1

    Great tips

  • @christopherlauwers7570
    @christopherlauwers7570 2 роки тому

    Very helpful my boy 💪🏾

  • @noelrogeliosupetran486
    @noelrogeliosupetran486 Місяць тому

    Hey man.
    Tnx for ur video.
    I need some tip.
    I forgot to put back my oil cap after i add some oil.i drive around then i realize i never put the oil cap.so it splatter all around the engine.
    How do clean the mess?

  • @xr80kk
    @xr80kk 2 роки тому +2

    As a visual learner I thank you.

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  2 роки тому

      +K. M. Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

  • @jaimecabrales8514
    @jaimecabrales8514 2 роки тому

    Thank you.

  • @pearlie837
    @pearlie837 Рік тому

    Thank you

  • @1977TA
    @1977TA 2 роки тому +1

    I need clean the bottom of my car for the purposes of finding the location of a oil leak which is occurring at the front end. Is their anything under the engine I need to avoid getting wet such as oil pain, transmission fluid pan, o2 sensors?

  • @GrowthSparks
    @GrowthSparks Місяць тому

    Bro Keep Telling Not to Do While Doing it .... Legend!

  • @wiki3661
    @wiki3661 Рік тому

    thanks i needed this today

  • @JasnoGT
    @JasnoGT Рік тому +1

    I searched how to clean engine and I see my 2004 Jeep GC. Awesome. 😃 Well mine's gray. Glad you showed my car so I know what to avoid 👍. She's still "young" at 120k miles. Those 4.0L I-6s are tough monsters. I wonder if that Toyota would have survived that same water assault haha.

  • @Rongwa
    @Rongwa 6 місяців тому

    Thank you!

  • @jjjjjjjjjjjhjjjjjhjj
    @jjjjjjjjjjjhjjjjjhjj 2 роки тому +55

    Degrease everything besides alternator or exposed air filter / intake, agitate with brush pressure wash, blow dry, spray UV protection, run the engine to dry

    • @vulture116
      @vulture116 Рік тому +4

      You can take off the air filter and spray it with degreaser. Then air blow the filter until it is dry. Then you can put it back in.

  • @drivn4895
    @drivn4895 Рік тому

    The content I needed and wasnt expecting

  • @Timetravel1111
    @Timetravel1111 4 місяці тому

    Question, I got a lot of oil around the motor engine built up. Is there a product that you suggest? To get that off?

  • @josesamuelmartinez4985
    @josesamuelmartinez4985 Рік тому +2

    Iaughed so hard at minute 3:38 , definitely subscribe 👍

  • @MikeLaRock88
    @MikeLaRock88 Рік тому +8

    The worst part is even after spraying everything, it still looked dirty af lol.
    Definitely not the best method for many reasons

  • @alreddy13
    @alreddy13 2 роки тому

    I have some concerns with my vehicle. If you could help me out.... I attempted to fix a leak by replacing a gasket on the oil filter adapter but the gasket wasn't on right and when I turned the vehicle on oil sprayed every where inside the engine bay! What should I do?@ ive tried just soaking up the oil with towels buy obviously it only gets so far! Any recommendations!??

  • @masonmaynell7275
    @masonmaynell7275 10 місяців тому

    I did this on my 2012 honda CRV a couple times, am I screwed? I didn't have dipstick open or the fuse box opened or anything like that. But I did get up and near the alternator and such

  • @ronniemathews4176
    @ronniemathews4176 9 місяців тому +8

    I’ve always sprayed with pressure washer and never had a problem. I was always careful not to spray using intense focused water pressure on those sensitive areas

  • @rickcstein
    @rickcstein Рік тому

    I love it! Sounds like common sense is necessary to do this. Great video. My poor old 145,000 mile mustang is filthy.

  • @bernandoturner4840
    @bernandoturner4840 2 роки тому

    I like my Car Engine Clean… Awesome Video.💯

  • @mrpeterpumpkin48
    @mrpeterpumpkin48 Рік тому

    Excellent. Thank you.

  • @popeed378
    @popeed378 2 роки тому

    Sooo, I had an oil/coolant mixture get sprayed all over the electronics, alternator, well everything. How can I get that mess cleaned off?
    Thanks for the help

  • @shanibmulkins
    @shanibmulkins 2 роки тому +1

    Great info

  • @BostonKnick
    @BostonKnick Рік тому +1

    This was just fun to watch 🤣

  • @jackmehoff6557
    @jackmehoff6557 Рік тому +3

    Him doing it the wrong way spiked my anxiety through the roof.

  • @irvinmanzo8952
    @irvinmanzo8952 Рік тому +2

    I love how he tells you you don’t want to do that and then does it anyway

  • @Nimoodles
    @Nimoodles Рік тому

    This video is PURE STRESS. Why do you do this to me, Andy?

  • @bigeyejim
    @bigeyejim 9 місяців тому

    These videos crack me up!!

  • @petiecruz2907
    @petiecruz2907 Рік тому

    The funniest video of the day, the guy telling us not to do it, but boy does he make it look fun... I think, I'm going to have a grand adventure with all three of my cars today. I'll let you know how it all turns out 😁😋😈🙉 shenanigans!!!! Lol 😂

  • @starladixon9656
    @starladixon9656 Рік тому

    Always helped me...and these guys are soooo funny...

  • @billsuby3888
    @billsuby3888 Рік тому

    Thanks

  • @eddiecruz2613
    @eddiecruz2613 2 роки тому +20

    Always put a plastic bad over alternator to keep it dry and avoid other electronics

  • @mmbirdtoys4633
    @mmbirdtoys4633 9 місяців тому

    Great vid, love the what not do!

  • @davidfowler5546
    @davidfowler5546 Рік тому

    Great video. I spent the first three or four minutes yelling, “Stop! Stop!”😂

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  Рік тому

      +David Fowler Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

  • @ahotdj07
    @ahotdj07 2 роки тому +3

    Should I disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal prior to cleaning the bay?

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  2 роки тому +1

      +Robert Peterson Thanks for watching! If you are planning on really cleaning everything then it is best to remove the battery from the vehicle!

  • @WeMakeBangerz
    @WeMakeBangerz 9 місяців тому

    😂😂😂 the first part of the video is a classic !

  • @CaptureYouVideo
    @CaptureYouVideo Рік тому

    Lol. I could listen to this guy all day.

  • @elijahwildhorse6735
    @elijahwildhorse6735 Рік тому

    What if I have an engine out and I want to clean it before putting it back in what should I use degreaser or what type of chemical could I use to get the rust off of some of the metal

  • @cailcampbell5890
    @cailcampbell5890 2 роки тому +6

    DAMB!!! Oh thought Freddy Kruger was scary, this guy is downright terrifying!!!

  • @norcoauctions
    @norcoauctions Рік тому

    I laughed many many times during that video. Thanks or sharing. 1A Auto is the best

  • @eliwhitehead9652
    @eliwhitehead9652 Рік тому

    Andy toying with our hearts

  • @Sebastian-di1xj
    @Sebastian-di1xj Рік тому

    is it ok to use soap water like dawn and water mix
    or what type of degreaser is ok

  • @bearcoyote9170
    @bearcoyote9170 7 місяців тому +2

    I washed my vehicles for more then 50 years on the car wash and tne engine with car running never on my life had problems specially on the snow underneath i still have same vehicles for over 25 years
    I know water won't damage vehicles
    Salt on the roads does

  • @WOL676
    @WOL676 Рік тому +1

    This video is giving me anxiety 🤦🏽‍♂️ thanks Andy!