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Took the Cayenne offroad when we were in Utah over Memorial weekend. Fantastic time! Sas some muddy roads amd decided to check out the different drive modes. They all handled perfectly.
Washed the mud off the car shortly after going offroad, but noticed there was some mud inside of the engine bay. Any
recommendations for cleaning the engine?
Steps:
-Spray Mr. Bubbles on the engine while it's cold. Let Mr. Bubbles soak for 2 to 3 minutes.
-Use one of the semi-disposable Costco yellow microfiber towels to scrub the areas which have grease or heavy dirt build up.
-You can use a damp microfiber towel to washdown the rest of the area or you can hose* it out with water.
*Make sure to be careful with your electrical connectors. The bubbles will not hurt it but the water can. You can always wrap/cover the electrical areas with leftover grocery bags and some tape. Also, makes sure you don't get any water in the LED bulb housing area.
Bonus Step:
-If you want the engine area to shine after, apply either Zaino Z-14 Plastic Magic, 303 Aerospace or Griots Garage Engine Dressing to the plastic areas.
Use a Dedicated Engine Cleaner, Not a Household Cleaning Product
Originally Posted by Porsche19
Took the Cayenne offroad when we were in Utah over Memorial weekend. Fantastic time! Sas some muddy roads amd decided to check out the different drive modes. They all handled perfectly.
Washed the mud off the car shortly after going offroad, but noticed there was some mud inside of the engine bay. Any
recommendations for cleaning the engine?
Stick to a dedicated engine cleaning product like Sonax Engine Cleaner. Spray it on the affected areas while the engine is cool, then agitate with a brush to break up the mud. After that, rinse thoroughly, avoiding spraying directly into electrical connections. Once you are done rinsing, start the engine or go for a drive to evaporate the remaining moisture.
Bonus Step:
-If you want the engine area to shine after, apply either Zaino Z-14 Plastic Magic, 303 Aerospace or Griots Garage Engine Dressing to the plastic areas.
DO NOT use Scrubbing Bubbles, or any other kind of household cleaner that was meant for kitchen or bathroom. These chemicals contain strong additives that can fade or stain plastic, which you have a lot of in your engine bay.
Additionally, avoid using an oily topical treatment that leaves a residue on the surface of the plastics. These types of products will attract dust and dirt, rather than simply leaving a clean, dry surface.
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I think the car looks hot with mud on it. I'd leave it like that and enjoy the jaw-dropping gawks from the unsuspecting onlookers in the Costco parking lot.
I think the car looks hot with mud on it. I'd leave it like that and enjoy the jaw-dropping gawks from the unsuspecting onlookers in the Costco parking lot.
Yes. That's a real-damned SUV there. No grocery-getter for you! Oh, wait...
Scrubbing Bubbles, don't mess around and don't worry Used it on everything from classic Corvettes to my Cayenne. I was skeptical at first when people recommended it to me to use on classics. Well, I had 40 years of gunk come off in a matter of a few minutes and not 1 issue with fading, electrical, or any other issues that some above say "might" happen. It's been proven time and again that it works and is gentle (if not more gentile than automotive products). I went with lemon scent for that fresh lemony smell. Now my wife was a little concerned with the amount of Scrubbing Bubbles I was buying. She was thinking I was going to clean a lot of toilets. Had to explain it was for the engine bay on the cars. Any event, always have a couple cans on hand.
Scrubbing Bubbles, don't mess around and don't worry Used it on everything from classic Corvettes to my Cayenne. I was skeptical at first... Any event, always have a couple cans on hand.
I have never heard of this. I'll give it a whirl on our SS. Great stuff. Thanks for sharing!
You may be surprised to heart that most intakes and electrical are very well insulated against splashing water, just not spraying water. I use a lambswool mitt and running hose water and avoid any obvious areas (battery terminal covers, electrical box etc.) on my previous cars, including Ferrari, Porsche and BMW and never had a problem. Can't stand a dirty engine. Mechanic once commented he liked working on my car as it's alway clean. I would never use any chemicals as they "may" stain the plastic.
06-11-2019, 02:36 AM
Washing engine bay
Used it on everything from classic Corvettes to my Cayenne. I was skeptical at first when people recommended it to me to use on classics. Well, I had 40 years of gunk come off in a matter of a few minutes and not 1 issue with fading, electrical, or any other issues that some above say "might" happen. It's been proven time and again that it works and is gentle (if not more gentile than automotive products). I went with lemon scent for that fresh lemony smell. Now my wife was a little concerned with the amount of Scrubbing Bubbles I was buying. She was thinking I was going to clean a lot of toilets. Had to explain it was for the engine bay on the cars. Any event, always have a couple cans on hand.
