Can Car Engines Be Washed with Water?

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MirandaMarie
07/30/25 5:39am
Car engines should not be washed with water. Below are the relevant details: Regulations: Car engines must not be rinsed with water. Many vehicle user manuals explicitly state that the engine compartment should not be directly washed with water. If it is too dirty, it is recommended to use an air gun to clean it. Engine Working Principle: The engine is the device that provides power to the car. The thermal energy of gasoline or diesel, after burning inside a sealed cylinder, expands the gas, pushing the piston to perform work, thereby converting it into mechanical energy. Engine Number: The engine number is the identification code of the engine. It consists of the product series code, generation symbol, regional and enterprise code, cylinder count symbol, cylinder arrangement symbol, stroke symbol and cylinder diameter symbol, structural feature symbol, usage feature symbol, and distinguishing symbol.
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