Engine Shampooing

[PROJECT X]

Is it true that the engine gets overheated and very dirty and must be shampooed and cleaned professionally in order to run more efficiently? cus i went to get an oil change an the guy doin it told me that and that ma engine wus really hot.....im a newb when it comes to car care....help me out guys.....thanks....:confused:

[SwtGrndAmGT01]

Your Engine of course is going to get hot after running for a few min. I would check your coolant to make sure your not low, and make sure ur fans are working to keep the engine cooled down. Some places will tell you just so they can make more money. If you want to get ur engine cleaned, I would get it steamed cleaned. There is some kinda engine cleaning stuff out there but im not sure if I would try it, thats totally up to you.

[detroitgt]

Originally posted by PROJECT X
Is it true that the engine gets overheated and very dirty and must be shampooed and cleaned professionally in order to run more efficiently? cus i went to get an oil change an the guy doin it told me that and that ma engine wus really hot.....im a newb when it comes to car care....help me out guys.....thanks....:confused:


Did he try and sell you something he claimed would make it cooler? Engines are dirty, as long as coolants are full and functional you are fine.

[Black2K1GT]

Originally posted by detroitgt
Did he try and sell you something he claimed would make it cooler? Engines are dirty, as long as coolants are full and functional you are fine.

I agree, they were probably just trying to make a quick buck! (unless you have a 2 inch layer of grime covering your engine)

[PROJECT X]

he said he could "shampoo" ma engine an everythin around it for about $39?? scam??hah.....thanks for the feedbak still guyz.....

[Black2K1GT]

Originally posted by PROJECT X
he said he could "shampoo" ma engine an everythin around it for about $39?? scam??hah.....thanks for the feedbak still guyz.....

I would tell him to keep the shampoo in his hair and take the $39 to pfyc.com and buy something!

[Green99GT]

not reallt sure if this is relevant....but i use purplr power to clean mine...cover the motor spray off works great....dirt does keep heat in and make things cool off slower....but i dont think it really matters on a engine....