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Engine steam cleaning

Should You Steam Clean Engines?

Austin Davis, January 20, 2014September 30, 2014

Engine steam cleaningA video I made a few months back has gotten a lot of negative feedback on Youtube, so I wanted to clear the air a little bit on what my main point was and why I feel that way. I also have a totally free gift for you just for your visit today, so please like and share with your friends and keep reading.

In my original video, below, I mention that many of my retail auto repair customers who tried to “Steam clean” their car engine actually caused more damage to electrical parts than they did good for the engine.

High pressure car wash water sprayers are great for removing mud and dirt from underneath the vehicle or on a trailer, boat, ATV, motorcycle etc. etc. but they are not good to use under the hood of your vehicle due to the many electrical connections, sensors and delicate wiring used in today’s vehicles.

Since most of those customers really only wanted to remove excessive oil and grease that had built up on the engine, and not make it look show room shiny, I wanted to give a safe alternative. CRC Brakleener part #05089 is a non flammable, fast drying solvent that does not require water.

This is the original video I posted to Youtube.

Here is a follow up video that goes into more detail about using CRC Brakleener and what it does and does not do. So please take a watch to both videos before you just past judgement on what my original concern was all about.

As a thank you for your visit (and hopefully for you sharing and liking this page with your friends) I wanted to give you a free copy of my very popular ebook What Your Mechanic Doesn’t Want You To Know by clicking on this link

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