[Gannu_1]

Originally Posted by Sahil00090

Hey Gannu,

Some careless car washing guy used solid pressure washer for engine cleaning. My heart dropped but don't know why I didn't stop him. Later on I asked him to dry it ASAP using a cloth with light hands.

Would there be any repercussions ? It's a VW Polo TSI HLP manual, 2021 model..car started fine after all that but I am really worried

Hi Sahil, some folks know how to do this properly and they’ll direct the jet from a height and at an angle so it doesn’t damage any parts/components, followed by drying using the compressed air line so any water droplets that remains quickly dries away.

Most car manuals would say not to do a pressure wash on the engine bay. If you’re hellbent on doing this because the engine bay is beyond dirty, wrap/cover the ECU + the 2 connectors with a plastic cover over it.

[Sahil00090]

Originally Posted by Gannu_1

Hi Sahil, some folks know how to do this properly and they’ll direct the jet from a height and at an angle so it doesn’t damage any parts/components, followed by drying using the compressed air line so any water droplets that remains quickly dries away.

Most car manuals would say not to do a pressure wash on the engine bay. If you’re hellbent on doing this because the engine bay is beyond dirty, wrap/cover the ECU + the 2 connectors with a plastic cover over it.

Not sure if that guy knew how to do it but yes, he sprayed from a distance but when I asked him to dry ASAP he used a microfiber towel.

Do you suggest to check anything?? I hope Delhi's scorching heat makes the water evaporate from every deep corner. Still I am a bit worried.

[Gannu_1]

Originally Posted by Sahil00090

Not sure if that guy knew how to do it but yes, he sprayed from a distance but when I asked him to dry ASAP he used a microfiber towel.

Do you suggest to check anything?? I hope Delhi's scorching heat makes the water evaporate from every deep corner. Still I am a bit worried.

You’re being unnecessarily paranoid.

If there were any problems, you’d have realised it by now. Scratch that and enjoy the car man.

[Sahil00090]

Originally Posted by Gannu_1

You’re being unnecessarily paranoid.

If there were any problems, you’d have realised it by now. Scratch that and enjoy the car man.

Hahahaha thanks Gannu, I know I get a bit overboard when it comes to comes to Polo

[Redline Shooter]

My car was recently infested with rats and rodents. Had the entire engine bay full of egg shells, fruits/vegetable bits etc and a lot of poop. The service center used air spray to clean the engine bay before fixing the wiring harnesses. But i think its better to get the engine bay cleaned as i dont want the the engine bay to smell of the infestation as that could result in the rats coming back using the smell. What are my options?

[trinity0114]

This is how I have been doing my engine bays over the years. Tools used: Degreaser, Auto shampoo in a spray bottle, couple of brushes, garden hose and a blower to dry everything off