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- From: derich@netcom.com (Scott A. Steinbrink)
- Subject: Re: Is it OK to wash off the engine?
- Message-ID: <1993Jan24.170501.21253@netcom.com>
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- References: <7740244@hpfcso.FC.HP.COM>
- Date: Sun, 24 Jan 1993 17:05:01 GMT
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- gregb@hpfcso.FC.HP.COM (Greg Begay) writes:
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- >On my two Toyota's (4cyl Camry and 4cyl truck), it is *VERY*
- >difficult to not get oil on the engine block when changing
- >oil filters. This, later, leads the that disgusting burnt
- >oil smell.
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- >When is it ok to wash off the engine block? Are there
- >precautions that should be taken? Should you wash the
- >engine at all?
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- In my heartful opinion, you should not wash the engine at all,
- but steam it. Water will cause rust, but steam wouldn't.
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- I'm sure you can find someplace that has steam hoses.
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- - Scotty
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- Scott Allen Steinbrink
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