What to Do If the Car Wash Water Gun Hits the Grille?

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DiZane
07/30/25 4:17am
There are concerns when using a water gun to wash the grille. Here are some precautions to take during car washing: 1. Be cautious with the water pressure when rinsing the grille; avoid using excessively high pressure. 2. If using a car wash machine's water gun, it is recommended to adjust it to the weakest mist setting to prevent damage to the radiator fins, which could affect cooling efficiency. 3. If washing the grille while the air conditioning is on or the engine is hot, the aluminum alloy radiator and the air conditioning condenser inside the grille may deform, impacting cooling performance. Below is additional information on the consequences and recommendations of using a water gun on the grille: 1. If the water gun's pressure is too high, avoid direct rinsing as the front of the car houses the air conditioning condenser. 2. Prolonged direct rinsing can easily cause the radiator fins to collapse, leading to poor cooling. 3. Occasional rinsing is acceptable as long as it is not direct.
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