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When was the last time you cleaned your Taco's engine?

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by Prens, Apr 9, 2021.

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  1. Apr 21, 2022 at 2:23 PM
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    TOMB

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    Changed all drain plugs to Dimple Magnetic plugs UNI filter on air pump
    Cleaned the Taco last Saturday so I can clean it again this Saturday .
    Kind of like cleaning your house before the cleaning lady shows up.
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  2. May 2, 2022 at 9:08 AM
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    Too much rust in my engine bay to worry about it.
     
    boulderz, May 2, 2022
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  3. May 30, 2022 at 8:30 AM
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    Bro same, but I might give it a go and see what happens.
     
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  4. May 30, 2022 at 9:08 AM
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    If I see a dirty spot, depending where it is I may use a little Simple Green the rinse the entire engine /compartment with lite mist with soft water at the carwash. Stays in showroom condition. It sure makes it easy to service.
     
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  5. Jun 7, 2022 at 7:37 PM
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    So, this afternoon was the first time I’ve ever cleaned my engine bay.... got about half of it off.

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    4WDTrout, Jun 7, 2022
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  6. Jun 9, 2022 at 9:43 PM
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  7. Jul 3, 2022 at 5:27 PM
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    Same.
     
    Nefarious, Jul 3, 2022
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  8. Jul 3, 2022 at 5:47 PM
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  9. Jul 3, 2022 at 5:48 PM
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  10. Jul 11, 2022 at 2:46 PM
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    Did a deep clean in May and since then I’ve wiped it down a few times.

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  11. Feb 10, 2023 at 1:16 PM
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    At least once a month and wipe it down.

    Don't use dressing on hoses as it will dry and crack and look bad.
     
    W1JCW, Feb 10, 2023
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  12. Feb 10, 2023 at 2:03 PM
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  13. Nov 27, 2023 at 4:18 AM
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    I am OCD about taking care of all my things, house, quad, lawn mower edger ect and of course my 2016 Tacoma! Keep it looking new inside and out. Just cleaned dust in engine compartment Sat. I know I'm nutting but hate my new expensive things to look shabby. Guess that comes from growing up with nothing now I have nice things.
     
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  14. Jan 3, 2024 at 7:43 PM
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    I wipe down the engine bay after each wash. Learned that from my dad many years ago. Easier to keep the dirt and grime from building up vs. a deep cleaning.
     
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  15. Jan 4, 2024 at 11:36 AM
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    I wish under my trucks hood looked like this! So clean!
     
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  16. Jan 4, 2024 at 11:37 AM
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    Thanks it’s not hard to do if you stay on top of it…….

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  17. Jan 4, 2024 at 11:44 AM
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    I do my engine bay 2-3x a year. Pretty easy, takes about 20 minutes.

    Only part that stays dirty is the lower 1/4 of the engine bay (above the skid plates) where mud has stayed for too long (even though I pressure wash after EVERY trip) and has stained some hoses and such.
     
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  18. Jan 9, 2024 at 6:38 AM
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    Your engine and under-hood area are cleaner than I am after I take a shower!
     
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  19. Jan 22, 2024 at 2:23 PM
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    Gave it a quick wipe down cause I was bored. IMG_0937.jpg IMG_0936.jpg
     
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  20. Jan 22, 2024 at 2:29 PM
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