The appearance of the vehicle largely characterizes its owner. However, besides aesthetic qualities, constant car care is favorably affecting his work. This applies not only to external, but also internal elements of the vehicle, in particular, washing the motor has several advantages.

The main reasons for which the engine should be washed

There are a number of reasons for which the engine should be systematically soaked:

1. To prevent overheating of the motor. Oil plaque and dirt on the surface of the engine are able to speed up the wear of the cooling system. So that the working elements are cooled productively, you need to clean it in time. Consequently, you will significantly increase the service life of the cooling system.
2. When restoring the engine restoration, you need free access to the surface of the motor. Clean engine is much easier to serve. Many workshops do not take clogged motors to service or require additional fee for their cleaning.
   
3. A clogged engine does not comply with safety regulations. A polluted motor may well contribute to the fire, since when a spark is a spark, the oil flaw is quite easily flammable.
4. Motor washing should be done by taking into account the frequency of operation of the vehicle. As a rule, it is not too frequent and quite simple process. If the motor status is not started, it is easy to wash it with your own hands.

Engine washing, what tools and materials need, how to choose a detergent

First you should prepare all the necessary materials. In fact, all car owners for washing the engine use sweater. It is ultimately not recommended to use diesel fuel, kerosene, means for washing a variety of surfaces, and even more so - gasoline. Such mixtures are perfectly removed from the motor surface, however, they are very dangerous during the operation of the vehicle. Therefore, you can endanger your health and harvest your car. The most suitable means is a special mixing mixture. Such a means is easy to purchase in specialized stores. It copes perfectly with the removal of dirt and is harmless to a very important assembly of the car.

In addition, you will need - water, clean rag, brush.

Safety, working conditions

First of all, secure electronic vehicle devices from moisture. With the help of a protective film, it is thoroughly cover those places to enter the water to which - not recommended. In the process of conducting work, keep the basic safety regulations and do not forget about the importance of this operation.

Engine washing, step-by-step instruction

The engine washing is carried out in the following order:

1. Before starting work, wait until the motor will be completely cooled. When applying a detergent for a hot coating, it can quickly evaporate and will not provide the desired result.
2. Next, the motor should be applied to the motor and leave it for a while. The coated interaction time must be specified in the component instructions for the acquired detergent. On this time it splits the dirt and oil layer.
3. Fat mud raid is preferably removed with a rubber scraper. Places with limited access needs to be treated with a brush.
   
4. Then, with the help of water, we remove the remnants of the detergent. If the dirt and remedy were not removed from the first time, the process can be repeated.
5. Now it remains to wait for a complete drying of the engine surface.

As a separate flushing stage, you can select the battery cleaning. To do this, prepare a soda solution. After washing, we remove the remaining moisture and wait for the battery drying.

Do not forget to pay attention to mounted components. They can be cleaned of dirt using a solvent.

Tips of professionals

Motor washing is a fairly common service with auto service. Do not underestimate the importance of this procedure. After all, the state of the motor directly affects his work and on the vehicle as a whole. Motor cleaning in specialized centers requires significant cash costs. That is why most car owners prefer to care for their car on their own. The mechanization washed procedure is quite simple and, moreover, useful. Often, the reason for the output of a motor is due to its contamination. In addition, not only the engine, and the cooling system suffers. To avoid serious faults, you should take care timely for the vehicle. Well-groomed and clean engine is the key to long and uninterrupted car operation.