Washing the engine - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

Keith Newby · 04-02-2009, 07:28 AM

I clean my engine using S100 spray and washing it off with a hose. I use the S100 (bought at motorcycle shops) on my bikes to remove the grime and it works great on the car.

urban_legend · 04-02-2009, 05:32 PM

A little spritz - a little rubbing - and a quick spray from the hose.
In and out in about 15-20 minutes. 90k miles and basically just dust...I put some cardboard under the car but didn't need it. No more of a mess than brake dust.

Also finally found the drain holes - leaves and all kinds of junk down there. I used the vac in there and will hit them with compressed air - once I borrow my neigbors equipment.

Norminhouston · 04-03-2009, 05:42 PM

Why do you want to clean the engine? Do you think that will make it run better? My advice: leave it alone.

Lil bastard · 04-03-2009, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Norminhouston

Why do you want to clean the engine? Do you think that will make it run better? My advice: leave it alone.

++1... it's not like it's a Ferrari under Glass or anything... It is in fact, the cheapest Porsche you can buy !

Motobob · 04-04-2009, 05:23 AM

When I washed my engine, I definitely noticed about a 10 HP boost...I do it every 6 months to get it running strong... Bob

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urban_legend · 04-04-2009, 08:20 AM

Because it is there.

pbanders · 04-04-2009, 09:42 AM

I learned a well-known trick for cleaning an engine compartment a year or so ago. Just get a big spray bottle of Armorall, and on a cool engine, spray everything in the engine compartment with it (metal, plastic, rubber, paint), then take a cloth towel and wipe it clean. The results are amazing, it takes only about 15 minutes, you don't get any water into sensitive areas, and it stays clean for a long time.