How To DEEP CLEAN Your Engine Bay

In today video, Levi demonstrates his technique on how to properly clean an engine bay! It’s understandable that detailing an engine can be stressful, so we’re here to provide some guidance and product recommendations. Enjoy!

This Toyota Sequoia is in dire need of an engine bay transformation! With plenty of filth from off-roading, Levi heads straight for the pressure washer. In situations like these, it’s always important to understand the engine bay layout and avoid getting sensitive areas wet.

Levi utilized AWH from KCX (Alkali Wheel Cleaner) as his main APC and degreaser of choice. Paired with Magic Wheel Cleaner’s fallout removing abilities, this is a killer combo for dirt. The foam from the iK Foam Pro 2 allows the cleaner to dwell for long periods of time while things are agitated. Following a final rinse, the engine is transformed with KCX Motorplast (a TRC favorite).

As always we hope you enjoy the content! Did you learn anything new in today’s video? If so, let us know down in the comments!

💙 S U B S C R I B E O N Y O U T U B E:

00:00 Intro
00:12 What You Need
00:29 What To Look Out For
01:36 Pressure Washing
02:12 Foaming On An APC
03:02 Agitating With A Brush
03:26 Iron Remover
04:53 Pressure Washing Tips
05:32 Motor Dressing
08:11 Recap
08:50 Before And After
09:59 Outro

[wescat]

Motor Plast is KCX's best product IMO. Not only it works fantastic, but it's amazing how long it keeps the engine clean.

[Airpaycheck]

As a first gen Tundra owner, I approve 👍 I also use DI water to help prevent electrical issues and dry with a Master Blaster, then let it sit for a while before starting to make sure any water is dried up.

[fletchfletcher]

Great video Levi! Though to be honest, I had my hopes up for an Engine Bay Blaster video! That tool is under rated as heck, IMO.

[WardoUSA]

It takes 2 minutes to cover fuse boxes, battery and any other equipment that looks suspect.
Thick grocery bags are very handy.

[NewyenMT]

Make sure you don't have any exposed aftermarket LED or HID harnesses. Some water got into the HID harness and it was shorting out due to moisture. Otherwise, covered the alternator and was fine.

[ryeguy]

KC Mp is the jam! So good for efficiency.

[Themis_TH]

One more nice video as always! It would be great if you do a video of how to clean engine bays that are more complicated like mild hybrid vehicles with more electrical parts and an electric engine - generator among the thermal engine that it's more difficult to use pressure washer. Maybe show a way to clean engine bays too without pressure washer. Thanks in advance!

[cgttc]

Nice to see a dirty car get nice and clean.

[thatvwgirl]

I have a powder coated valve cover and fuel rail, and a polished aluminum intake manifold; is Mp safe for those surfaces (and will it look nice?) or should I avoid those areas?

[jask]

What MTM spray tip nozzle size are you using in this video?

[ryeguy]

I'd be curious to try brake buster on older cars with that might be prone to rusting.

[Murph]

Love the way MP looks and the fact that you don’t have to level it. How is the feel? Is it greasy? Or is it like PSS in that it gives a sheen but is dry to the touch? Thinking about dust attraction. Or rather avoiding it.

[wesoakes]

KCX Mp lasts a good year on my daily driver. It’s wild 🔥

[summit]

There are a lot of electrical plugs in an engine bay, more so on newer vehicles. Do you worry about the high ph cleaners getting into the electrical plugs and starting corrosion?

[NoHandleAT]

No more follow-ups on the Diamond Ceramic coat? I'm assuming it failed?

[thatpointinlife]

What about APC diluted, or ONR, in one of your Ultra Air Blasters?

[beebop]

SUGGESTION...never never use any type of degreaser, no matter what type and no matter what dillution and even if they say safe on plastic. The cheap plastics will haze. The best chemical cleaner is GUNK. Learned the hard way.
There are so many other cleaners that work better if not just as good. Just bc it says degreaser doesnt mean its better.
Also, take 2 mins to cover fuse box, electronics and alternator. Takes 2 minutes and will save you thousands. Use blue tape to cover connectors that have a gap.

[bobbrown]

I saw that you had on a t-shirt that said Master Of Shine. Do you sell this t-shirt at The Rag Company.

[AMP]

Power washing wngine bay freaks me out man. Just waiting for the car to not start or light up with check engine lights.

[RICARD]

Looks amazing against that rusty ass front bumper!