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Originally posted by Jbirk View PostEach time your oil is changed, there are 4 quarts or more of oil drained out of the engine. That has got to be much worse for the environment than the runoff for a dozen car washes.
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nice tips, bookmarked for learning
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Originally posted by Jbirk View PostEach time your oil is changed, there are 4 quarts or more of oil drained out of the engine. That has got to be much worse for the environment than the runoff for a dozen car washes.You just drain you oil on the ground? (Please provide me with your address if so.) You should be recycling it.
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Originally posted by Jbirk View PostThe stuff that comes off cars doesn't seem to hurt anything. I get more brake dust than anything really when I clean a car. Other than that, there is some grease and stuff on the microfibers used to clean the door jambs. Run off is going to happen one way or another. If you reclaim the water, all you are doing is moving the problem somewhere else. Each time your oil is changed, there are 4 quarts or more of oil drained out of the engine. That has got to be much worse for the environment than the runoff for a dozen car washes. Besides, water is heavy weighing it at over 7 pounds per gallon. Why would anyone want to haul it around? Look at the maximum capacity of your vehicle. You will find that it ads up very quickly.
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The stuff that comes off cars doesn't seem to hurt anything. I get more brake dust than anything really when I clean a car. Other than that, there is some grease and stuff on the microfibers used to clean the door jambs. Run off is going to happen one way or another. If you reclaim the water, all you are doing is moving the problem somewhere else. Each time your oil is changed, there are 4 quarts or more of oil drained out of the engine. That has got to be much worse for the environment than the runoff for a dozen car washes. Besides, water is heavy weighing it at over 7 pounds per gallon. Why would anyone want to haul it around? Look at the maximum capacity of your vehicle. You will find that it ads up very quickly.
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Do you start the car with the stuff still covered? That seems to be a bit hazardous to me.
If you take the covering off, aren't you then exposing them to the spray of water?
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Originally posted by BlueLibby04 View PostJust wondering, why do you think they should start the engine then spray the engine off? Seems to me like that would pose a chance of hurting sensitive electronics if you get them wet while they are in use. You will also be working around the belt and fan which isnt the best thing to do while the engine is running.
The way I look at it, I plunge the front end of my Jeep underwater when Im offroad so alittle water hose isnt going to hurt anything. With that, here is a vid of me spray off my engine before I spray it with a degreaser(APC+). I usually spray it off, spray APC+ and scrub, then spray it off after letting it soak for a bit.
I like to clean a 'warm' engine and not a hot or cold engine. I start it after I rinse the degreaser off and let it run for a few min to dry it off.
My engine does not have a distributor and the fuse box is sealed fairly well. Do not spray the alternator directly.
Even though I use a decent amount of pressure I recommend that you use a slow steady stream of water.
I'm with you........been doing like that for a very long time.
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Originally posted by AeroCleanse View Post
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Originally posted by Jossy92 View PostThe only kind of tarp I have is plastic and with the slope of the driveway, I don't want to risk runoff.
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Originally posted by PorscheGuy997 View PostCan we see this reclamation system? It shouldn't be a shop vac, either.
Have you tried putting a tarp under the vehicle?
I'm sure you could make something yourself if you have the skills.
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Originally posted by PorscheGuy997 View PostHave you tried putting a tarp under the vehicle?
Thinking about getting a small childs inflatable rubber swimming "pool" (4 feet accross) Partially inflated it would slide between the front wheels and catch the water. Afterwards, throw in some absorbant, cat litter, deflate, roll up and package.
Or.....I have too much time to think.
I like the idea of cleaning with engine running. THis thread is about thinking outstide the box. Under certain circumstances, on certain cars, it could be the best option. I need to adapt it. Lot of tips on this site. I am getting ready to develop a game plan... which I will share with before shots and plenty of mistakes.
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Can we see this reclamation system? It shouldn't be a shop vac, either.
Have you tried putting a tarp under the vehicle?
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Originally posted by AeroCleanse View PostYou could **** it up with a wet dry vac. If your a professional, you should have some kind of water reclamation system.
Thanks for the help on a problem that is way too limited to just me.
You gentlemen please take the thread back and I thank you
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