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- From: chris@lightnin.Columbia.NCR.COM ()
- Subject: Re: Is it OK to wash off the engine?
- Message-ID: <1993Jan26.095148.22605@ncrcae.ColumbiaSC.NCR.COM>
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- References: <7740244@hpfcso.FC.HP.COM> <1993Jan24.170501.21253@netcom.com>
- Date: Tue, 26 Jan 93 14:51:48 GMT
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- In article <1993Jan24.170501.21253@netcom.com> derich@netcom.com (Scott A. Steinbrink) writes:
- >gregb@hpfcso.FC.HP.COM (Greg Begay) writes:
- >
- >
- >>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.
- >
- >>When is it ok to wash off the engine block? Are there
- >>precautions that should be taken? Should you wash the
- >>engine at all?
- >
- >In my heartful opinion, you should not wash the engine at all,
- >but steam it. Water will cause rust, but steam wouldn't.
- >
- >I'm sure you can find someplace that has steam hoses.
- >
- >- Scotty
-
- I was told to be careful about steam cleaning the engine, for it may
- dry the rubber hoses and eventually cause them to crack. Don't know if
- this is true, though.
-