Cleaning your car's engine bay is a great way to keep things looking fresh and tidy. However, to prevent damage, make sure ...

Looking at the before and after shots, it's hard to believe this is the same engine bay. It took a lot of elbow grease over a period of about four weekends to get our Road Runner's engine compartment ...

Detailing a car is a process that involves a deep cleaning of the vehicle's interior and exterior, as well as its engine, to restore its appearance and protect its value. The cost of car detailing ...

CARS.COM — A clean engine compartment makes a used car look newer and better maintained. Some shops that perform engine cleaning services claim a clean engine even runs a little cooler because ...

Find out how, and more important why, we clean the engine compartment so early in the detailing process on this episode of Autoblog Details. On this episode of Autoblog Details, we’ll be cleaning the ...

Sean is a JDM and off-road enthusiast of many years, and an automotive photographer. He holds a B.A. in Literature and Writing Studies, an A.A. in Communications, and an A.A. in English. He is ...

Beneath your hood lies a vast array of pipes, hoses, turbochargers, intercoolers, radiators, wires, fuses, intakes, and other engine components. Although you’d think a closed hood would protect the ...

My Mitsubishi Montero has had a fun year of hauling dogs and camping around New York’s Hudson Valley. Now that cold weather is here and snow is a reality soon, I’m pulling it off the road to give it a ...

Car owners are often divided on whether washing the engine is a good idea or a risky move. For some, a clean engine bay is a ...

This article was updated in November 2025. When it comes to keeping your car gleaming, a solid cleaning kit is your best ally. Whether you’re a weekend detailer or just trying to keep your ride ...