Why You Should Keep Your Engine Bay Clean

Earth Dreams Technology 2.4-liter, DOHC i-VTEC 4-cylinder engine

When you use your car, the engine bay becomes an extremely hot and dank place to be. Such an environment invites the accumulation of dirt, grime, and sludge. And things can only get worse if there's any fluid leaking from the components. Succinctly put, the more you drive your car, the more the icky stuff will gather in your vehicle's engine bay.

Most car owners keep their vehicles clean inside and out, but for some reason, the engine bay tends to be overly ignored. It's not unusual to find a car with exterior and cabin surfaces that gleam, while the engine bay looks like it hasn't been cleaned for decades. If this sounds like you, then perhaps you could use a little lesson on why you should keep your engine clean. Whether you forgo cleaning your engine because you don’t know how, don't think it's important, or are afraid you’ll damage a vehicle component, consider these five talking points on the benefits of engine cleaning and why you should do it.

  • It makes spotting potential problems easier. If your engine is filthy, it will be next to impossible to tell the leak's source, much less if it is old or new. A clean engine makes minor problems easy to isolate and repair before they wreak havoc.
  • It removes corrosive elements that could harm components if they're allowed to accumulate.
  • It gets rid of hotspot-causing debris, which could drastically shorten the life of the engine if allowed to accumulate in the engine bay.
  • It prevents combustible materials from turning your vehicle into a fire hazard. Leaves or oil inside the engine bay can burn under extreme heat, which could spell disaster on the road and in the garage.
  • It improves your car's resale value, which can be useful should you decide to sell your car in the future.

If you decide that engine bay cleaning is not for you, you can always have a professional engine detailer handle the job. Whether you decide to take on the project on your own or delegate it to an expert, keeping your engine bay clean is a worthwhile endeavor worth undertaking for the sake of your vehicle’s engine life and also your own safety.

Honda Brio Amaze engine

Read All

Featured Articles

Recommended Articles For You

Read All

Car Articles From Zigwheels

  • News
  • Article Feature
  • Advisory Stories
  • Road Test
  • BAIC PH previews 5-car lineup prior to public launch
    BAIC PH previews 5-car lineup prior to public launch
    Ruben Manahan IV . Today
  • Bentley, PUBG Mobile team up to bring 'opulence to battleground'
    Bentley, PUBG Mobile team up to bring 'opulence to battleground'
    Ruben Manahan IV . Today
  • ‘Mixed’ pump price adjustments set for tomorrow
    ‘Mixed’ pump price adjustments set for tomorrow
    Ruben Manahan IV . Mar 18, 2024
  • BDO-issued AmEx cardholders entitled to exclusive travel essential discounts
    BDO-issued AmEx cardholders entitled to exclusive travel essential discounts
    Paulo Papa . Mar 18, 2024
  • Mazda PH to distribute Autoexe parts, accessories
    Mazda PH to distribute Autoexe parts, accessories
    Ruben Manahan IV . Mar 18, 2024
  • Cabin check: What’s inside the BYD Atto 3
    Cabin check: What’s inside the BYD Atto 3
    Paulo Papa . Today
  • Midsize SUV battle: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Ford Everest
    Midsize SUV battle: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Ford Everest
    Paulo Papa . Mar 14, 2024
  • Hyundai Santa Fe: 6 seductive colors
    Hyundai Santa Fe: 6 seductive colors
    Paulo Papa . Mar 12, 2024
  • Hyundai Santa Fe vs. the competition
    Hyundai Santa Fe vs. the competition
    Paulo Papa . Mar 12, 2024
  • Luxury mover matchup: GAC M8 vs. Toyota Alphard
    Luxury mover matchup: GAC M8 vs. Toyota Alphard
    Paulo Papa . Feb 27, 2024
  • Here are some ideal destinations and safety tips for the upcoming Holy Week
    Here are some ideal destinations and safety tips for the upcoming Holy Week
    Paulo Papa . Mar 08, 2024
  • Here are some New Year’s resolutions for car owners
    Here are some New Year’s resolutions for car owners
    Paulo Papa . Jan 03, 2024
  • PH auto market: 2023 in retrospect
    PH auto market: 2023 in retrospect
    Paulo Papa . Dec 15, 2023
  • Here’s a holiday gift guide for car enthusiasts
    Here’s a holiday gift guide for car enthusiasts
    Hazel Nicole Carreon . Dec 15, 2023
  • Oil players cut pump prices anew
    Oil players cut pump prices anew
    Paulo Papa . Nov 14, 2023
  • BYD Atto 3: from the metro to the mountains
    BYD Atto 3: from the metro to the mountains
    Paulo Papa . Mar 18, 2024
  • Late bloomer: Hyundai Stargazer GLS Premium
    Late bloomer: Hyundai Stargazer GLS Premium
    Ruben Manahan IV . Mar 08, 2024
  • Adventure-ready: Subaru Crosstrek
    Adventure-ready: Subaru Crosstrek
    Paulo Papa . Mar 01, 2024
  • More doors, more fun: Suzuki Jimny 5-door
    More doors, more fun: Suzuki Jimny 5-door
    Paulo Papa . Feb 27, 2024
  • Refined ride: Volkswagen Tharu SEL
    Refined ride: Volkswagen Tharu SEL
    Paulo Papa . Feb 27, 2024