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hhval2 All-Star Author Atlanta Posts:600 Points:104,380 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Aug 19, 2011 1:33:31 PM Ignore hhval2 Report Abuse When you wash or have car washed. Do you clean under the hood around the engine compartment?

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When you wash or have car washed. Do you clean under the hood around the engine compartment?

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kevrob1972 Champion Author Maine Posts:1,004 Points:634,225 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jun 21, 2012 9:43:56 AM Ignore kevrob1972 Report Abuse no.
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psm80134 Champion Author Denver Posts:2,760 Points:567,520 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Jun 21, 2012 9:36:14 AM Ignore psm80134 Report Abuse I try to keep it clean.
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Titanic1985 Champion Author South Carolina Posts:6,536 Points:374,530 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Jun 21, 2012 8:06:45 AM Ignore Titanic1985 Report Abuse Yes, but my 2012 Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual says NOT to use a pressure washer or hose, as it will damage the "electronics" and void their warranty. It is good to read the manual for your vehicle before you do something the manufacturer declares wrong. I like WEOH approach with a wet rag. That should suffice nicely.
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prius22 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:2,364 Points:416,010 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Jun 21, 2012 7:33:16 AM Ignore prius22 Report Abuse usually I do.
kishoreCA Champion Author Ventura Posts:3,303 Points:420,595 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Jun 20, 2012 9:52:40 PM Ignore kishoreCA Report Abuse no
plans72 All-Star Author Ocala Posts:672 Points:694,150 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Jun 20, 2012 8:41:01 PM Ignore plans72 Report Abuse not frequent enough to keep the appearance up
WE0H Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:1,562 Points:489,725 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: May 14, 2012 3:38:40 AM Ignore WE0H Report Abuse I take my wet towels and go over the engine compartment and anywhere else there could be dust. Keeps everything looking like new for many years.
Need_Batteries Champion Author Vancouver Posts:3,006 Points:671,080 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: May 14, 2012 12:59:14 AM Ignore Need_Batteries Report Abuse Only if I have to work on the engine or around that area...and only if it's really grimy.
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Millers37 Champion Author Michigan Posts:37,445 Points:687,525 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: May 13, 2012 6:19:01 AM Ignore Millers37 Report Abuse I clean under the hood twice a year
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FieroGT Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:14,464 Points:2,530,810 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: May 13, 2012 5:58:50 AM Ignore FieroGT Report Abuse After washing my car I do wipe down under the hood.
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monkey102010 Sophomore Author Tampa Posts:231 Points:454,490 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Apr 29, 2012 12:29:27 AM Ignore monkey102010 Report Abuse Every oil change I will clean up a bit.
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bustermoves Champion Author Fort Worth Posts:3,470 Points:690,625 Joined:Apr 2010	Message Posted: Apr 28, 2012 5:52:40 AM Ignore bustermoves Report Abuse normally yes,but as ive had this car going on three months,ive only opened the hood once,since i bought it.
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