DIY: 10 minute engine bay detail - Page 3 - Toyota Yaris Forums

jinxor · 04-15-2009, 11:32 PM

Im planning to wash down my engine bay.... Just wondering, do I need to cover any part before applying the degreaser, or just go ahead, rinse, appply degreaser and rinse and wipe?

1NZYaris1 · 04-16-2009, 12:43 AM

cover your AFE intake , and go for it

YarisSedan · 04-16-2009, 01:05 AM

I did this when i had my ford escort. And then the car ran like crap afterwards cause i burnt out a coil.

nsmitchell · 04-16-2009, 11:43 AM

You can use Simple Green instead of the engine degreaser and a sponge and wash it carefully. Then dry and do the tire shine treatment. Awesome results Razr!

yaris-me · 04-16-2009, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by nsmitchell

You can use Simple Green instead of the engine degreaser and a sponge and wash it carefully. Then dry and do the tire shine treatment. Awesome results Razr!

Simple Green is environmentally friendly, but also dish washing liquid can be used with a soft brush. Yes, I am environmentally friendly.

jpoy · 04-26-2009, 08:19 PM

should i cover the rotor and battery while hosing it down?

Sir A.Y. Atoyot · 04-26-2009, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by jpoy

should i cover the rotor and battery while hosing it down?

What rotor? The Yaris doesn't have a distributor.

You can't hurt the battery by spraying water on it.

jpoy · 04-27-2009, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Sir A.Y. Atoyot

What rotor? The Yaris doesn't have a distributor.

You can't hurt the battery by spraying water on it.

oh, i thought you call that thingy a rotor.. it at the engine near the coolant
i dunno what its called it looks round and metal (description doesnt help)

anyways is there anything or part i need to be aware of while hosing the engine bay with water?

Klink10 · 04-27-2009, 08:21 PM

I think it would be wise to put a plastic bag over the alternator. I also would leave the engine cover on to avoid a build-up of water where the plugs etc sit. That's me though. I never have with intention sprayed my engine with water for cleaning purposes. Last, not wise to do a hot motor.

StefanVVTi · 04-27-2009, 08:24 PM

I hate dust and dirt on the engine cover...! I'll take a picture of mine, ass soon as I stick the little "Toyota" badge on it, and paint it all flat black! :P

YarYarBinks · 07-25-2010, 10:37 PM

so after the rinse and dry with rag, how long should you wait to start the car? ive cracked a block before cleaning the engine, though it was a 25yr old car and had no protection against water for the most part. but just want to make sure i dont ruin anything. thank you

whiteyaris · 02-06-2011, 09:26 AM

do we need to cover somestuff?

Klink10 · 02-06-2011, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by whiteyaris

do we need to cover somestuff?

Read my post entry a couple up from yours. That's my personal recommendation and how I do it. In my opinion, done once all you have to do later is a casual wipe down.

whiteyaris · 02-08-2011, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Klink10

Read my post entry a couple up from yours. That's my personal recommendation and how I do it. In my opinion, done once all you have to do later is a casual wipe down.

oh thanks

JumpmanYaris · 06-21-2011, 10:54 PM

BUMP for others asking on how to do this

charlieXX · 10-28-2011, 03:05 PM

Did you cover the alternator? or not needed?

Altitude · 10-28-2011, 09:13 PM

I've used this method many times and have never covered anything and haven't had any problems.

bronsin · 10-29-2011, 08:00 AM

I do not know how many times I have seen people wash their engines with a garden hose and have problems afterwards. Problems like: My engine wont start! or The Check Engine Light is on!

Yes a looking like new engine is a beautiful thing.

Not being able to start your car is not!

04-16-2009, 12:43 AM	#2
1NZYaris1 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New Zealand Posts: 2,565	cover your AFE intake , and go for it __________________ http://www.microimageonline.com/forums/index.php

04-16-2009, 11:43 AM	#4
nsmitchell View User's Garage Drives: LB-Auto-PWR-ABS-Cruise-Springs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,065	You can use Simple Green instead of the engine degreaser and a sponge and wash it carefully. Then dry and do the tire shine treatment. Awesome results Razr! __________________ Other car is a 2005 Mustang Convertible 4.0L V6 Manual - Legend Lime Get YarAss in gear! RIP - Casey Tatum

04-27-2009, 08:24 PM	#10
StefanVVTi VVTi lover \| D-4D driver View User's Garage Drives: 1.6 Corolla & 1.4 D-4D Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bucharest, Romania, Europe Posts: 102	I hate dust and dirt on the engine cover...! I'll take a picture of mine, ass soon as I stick the little "Toyota" badge on it, and paint it all flat black! :P __________________ (2006) - 1.6 VVTi Corolla & (2008) - 1.4 D-4D Yaris

04-16-2009, 01:05 AM	#3
YarisSedan Drives: 08 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California - Bay Area Posts: 2,773	I did this when i had my ford escort. And then the car ran like crap afterwards cause i burnt out a coil.

04-26-2009, 08:19 PM	#6
jpoy Drives: Toyota Yaris Sedan 08 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Great Falls, MT Posts: 4	should i cover the rotor and battery while hosing it down?

04-27-2009, 08:21 PM	#9
Klink10 View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: 910 Posts: 1,229	I think it would be wise to put a plastic bag over the alternator. I also would leave the engine cover on to avoid a build-up of water where the plugs etc sit. That's me though. I never have with intention sprayed my engine with water for cleaning purposes. Last, not wise to do a hot motor.

07-25-2010, 10:37 PM	#11
YarYarBinks Drives: 07 Toyota Yaris LB Join Date: May 2009 Location: Portland, Oregon USA Posts: 40	so after the rinse and dry with rag, how long should you wait to start the car? ive cracked a block before cleaning the engine, though it was a 25yr old car and had no protection against water for the most part. but just want to make sure i dont ruin anything. thank you

02-06-2011, 09:26 AM	#12
whiteyaris Drives: white yaris Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: philippines Posts: 17	do we need to cover somestuff?

10-28-2011, 03:05 PM	#16
charlieXX Corporate Slave View User's Garage Drives: 2010 Yaris YX aka "Cutie" Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Riyadh Saudi Arabia Posts: 536	Did you cover the alternator? or not needed?

10-28-2011, 09:13 PM	#17
Altitude Drives: '08 LB MT Bayou Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,671	I've used this method many times and have never covered anything and haven't had any problems.

10-29-2011, 08:00 AM	#18
bronsin Drives: 2009 Base Hatch 2 Dr Auto Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nj Posts: 4,783	I do not know how many times I have seen people wash their engines with a garden hose and have problems afterwards. Problems like: My engine wont start! or The Check Engine Light is on! Yes a looking like new engine is a beautiful thing. Not being able to start your car is not!