Does the engine compartment need cleaning?

Does the engine compartment need cleaning? Presumably, many riders are not clear about this problem, and even think that it is covered anyway, and it is the same whether it is washed or not! Motorists who are more confused about washing cars will not be advised to clean the engine compartment and do not know how to start. So today Bian Xiao will talk about whether it is necessary to clean the engine compartment and how to clean it.

Generally speaking, cars less than 3 years old do not need to be cleaned, depending on the vehicle environment. If you often drive in dusty areas and drive a new car for two or three years, the engine compartment will be covered with a layer of "film" and need to be cleaned. Cars with a car age of 4 to 5 years also depend on the specific situation; For vehicles over 5 years old, it is recommended to focus on the engine compartment. Except the engine, gearbox and battery, other parts in the engine compartment are more or less made of plastic and rubber; Compared with metal parts, plastics and rubber are relatively easy to age and damage. It doesn't mean that there is no dust in the engine compartment, so it doesn't need cleaning. When we add oil, glass water and lubricating oil, it will overflow if we are not careful. These things will corrode the parts in the engine compartment more or less, and will accelerate aging over time.

Although there is no change in appearance, or only a slight change in color, it has actually affected the performance of the car, and needles appear one after another. The first thing to bear the brunt is the increase in fuel consumption. In addition, problems such as deterioration of heat dissipation performance and abnormal noise come one after another, which may lead to auto-ignition. Although there are generally no extreme consequences, it is unfriendly to simply increase fuel consumption for no reason. Therefore, it is necessary for us to keep the engine compartment clean.

Let's talk about how often and how to clean it first. Old cars that are more than 5 years old need to be taken care of, but it doesn't mean that they have to wait for 5 years to be cleaned. After all, the aging of cars is a process, which is accumulated bit by bit. In order to keep the car in the best condition, Bian Xiao suggested thoroughly cleaning the engine compartment once a year. The easiest way is to go to a car wash shop or a 4S shop. It's easy to do it yourself, because all parts of the engine compartment are waterproof, so it can be washed with ordinary water pipes, and it won't take too long to clean the brush. However, it should be noted that do not use high-pressure water guns, steel balls, violent pulling, etc. If you want to clean the engine compartment, you should not clean it when the engine is not completely cooled, otherwise it will only help!

The above is about the maintenance knowledge of engine compartment. Car washing can't just look, but the engine compartment is also very important. Only by maintaining the car in all directions can the car be kept in good condition. Please give the car a deep cleaning regularly ~