Question for I-ForceMax owners, anyone wash their engine?

[VermontTaco]

Vermont winters are long and harsh, and my engine is a mess. I've always rinsed engines in former cars, but not sure about this one. Anyone washing their engine? Covering anything first? Hybrid wires/parts pose any issues?

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[MustardTiger]

I don't think it would be a problem. Just not a hot engine, and steer clear of the inverter area, and go low pressure where there are orange cables at the back of the engine. Otherwise it should be fine. No alternator to worry about at least. Have you looked into getting the ARK wheel well splash shields? Supposed to help, I hear

 

[Sagebrush]

I'd be awful gentle.

 

[Mightyquinn]

While I agree with being cautious when washing your engine you should be fine as long as you aren't too close to any connectors with the pressure washing wand. If you are using a garden hose you would be even safer. Granted I have never washed a hybrid engine but I can't see Toyota or any manufacturer putting connectors that aren't waterproof in the engine bay. If it isn't waterproof then dust and dirt is going to get in there anyway.

I have washed many an engine over the years and have never had an issue. I will usually spray the engine down with Super Clean let it soak and then spray it off with a electric pressure washer that I have just for car washing with a 20° or 30° tip. After I have it fully rinsed I will follow up with a leaf blower to get rid of all the excess water and then start the engine for about 5 minutes to let the heat evaporate any moisture I may have missed.

Just my .02

 

[Tom Sellick]

Was just wondering about this the other day especially as it relates to the hybrid parts.

 

[inlandsmog]

ASE Master Tech here, should not be a problem at all. Just do not direct the stream at connectors and use a gentle fan of water on a warm but not hot engine and wipe down after.

 

[tacorancher]

I’ve been hand cleaning with a wet towel.

 

[maxman]

Sprayed mine off several times just use common sense avoid flooding the electrical and the air filter inlet I always start engine after and let run for a bit never had any issues with any vehicles Ive owned

 

[inlandsmog]

Sprayed mine off several times just use common sense avoid flooding the electrical and the air filter inlet I always start engine after and let run for a bit never had any issues with any vehicles Ive owned

Perfect!

 

[SnowmanJPS]

I've just been opening the hood to fill my washer fluid , cant see it with the hood closed

 

[Sancheesy]

I was thinking of using steam instead of a hose with these new engines.

 

[Airborne]

Ill. Keep to hand wipping it , like @tacorancher , me personally my luck id short wires out or somthing , maybe over paranoid, but it would be my luck. Lol
David

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