How to Clean Your Acura Engine

Your Acura vehicle is a high-performance automotive engineering marvel. Whether you own an Acura NSX sports car or an RDX SUV, you want to get the most out of your vehicle in Salt Lake City. That means keeping the engine primed and ready.

Our guide on how to clean an engine will help you maintain the vaunted specs of your Acura the same as if they were new. We’ll discuss how to degrease an engine and how to perform a thorough engine cleaning. You’ll be a pro car engine cleaner in no time!

How to Clean an Engine From the Inside

The first way to clean an engine comes from preventative maintenance on the inside. Consider purchasing a high-grade fuel additive to keep the fuel injectors clean and running smoothly. Over time, the fuel injectors could have carbon buildup due to inefficient burning in the combustion chamber. The service team at Mike Hale Acura near South Jordan can clean your engine’s fuel injectors by disassembling those parts and cleaning them by hand.

Another way to keep your engine clean is by having regular oil changes with full synthetic oil. Full synthetic oil prevents sludge buildup in the engine while keeping the pistons lubricated. Make sure to bring your Acura in for its regular oil changes every 7,500 miles. Full synthetic oil creates a natural engine cleaning just by circulating throughout the pistons as it should.

How to Clean an Engine From the Outside

Engine cleaning can also happen from the outside when you open the hood and clean off the visible parts. We recommend doing this once every six months, such as in the spring and fall. That way, your engine is clean for the heat of the summer and depths of winter in West Jordan. The main goal is to learn how to degrease an engine for the best results.

First, gather some tools:

• Protective Gloves
• Blower or Vacuum Cleaner
• Plastic Coverings
• Hose
• Microfiber Cloths
• Car Engine Cleaner or Degreaser

Now, we’ll walk you through the process of how to degrease an engine thoroughly!

How to Degrease an Engine in Eight Easy Steps

1. Pick a warm, dry day when you haven’t driven your car yet. Your car engine cleaning should happen in the most ideal conditions possible.
2. Remove any plastic covers under the hood and the negative terminal from the battery to prevent short circuits. After this is over, you’ll need to reset the clock in your car.
3. Cover sensitive electrical components with plastic sheets or plastic bags. Cover the battery, any wires, the engine control unit, and any air intake areas, such as around the engine air filter.
4. Spray the engine compartment with your chosen car engine cleaner or degreaser. Follow the instructions carefully on the container. Make sure you liberally apply the degreaser where needed. This is where the gloves come in handy.
5. Scrub the engine parts with a clean microfiber cloth if necessary. It depends on how much caked-on dirt and grime are on the engine parts. 
6. Rinse away the leftover degreaser with a hose on the softest level. 
7. Dry everything with a rag or compressed air to remove excess water. Ideally, you should let your engine air dry throughout the day.
8. Remove the plastic coverings and start putting back any parts you removed before you began the engine cleaning process.

Need Engine Service in Murray? We Can Help!

Does your vehicle need engine service? Our factory-trained technicians can keep your Acura in great shape! Send us a message, call (801) 263-0202, or schedule a service appointment with our team. We’re happy to help in any way we can!