i admit it, im scared to detail my engine

[Malo83]

Re: i admit it, im scared to detail my engine

I do my new 08 Malibu every time I wash the car, I spray it down with the hose and nozzle, I have done this to all my vehicles, todays cars electronics have moisture proof connectors to keep all the water out, I wouldn't worry about it

Also when i'm done with the engine I use a leaf blower to blow all the water off

[Aura_XR]

Re: i admit it, im scared to detail my engine

Malo......what motor is in your 'bu?

I've always detailed my motors with no problems (sometimes it helps run them cooler like my friend's 84 oil-caked GTI).

Your Malibu is the sister car to my Aura and I have the 3.6. I've removed the plastic engine covering off the motor and cleaned that outside the engine bay but I have not cleaned the rest of the motor. The car is not driven a lot (still under 20K and I bought it 26 months ago). I notice a bit of oil mist on some of the aluminum bosses and mounts and would love to clean that off but that plastic sound deadner/engine cover does cover a lot of electronics. I know the 2.4 Ecotec is a "cleaner" design externally than the 3.6 (or the 3.5 in the Aura XE) and is probably more "water friendly".

Cliff notes: Are you washing a 2.4 Ecotec or a 3.6 High Feature motor?