{"id":778,"date":"2021-06-17T20:41:55","date_gmt":"2021-06-17T20:41:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/?p=778"},"modified":"2021-06-17T20:41:55","modified_gmt":"2021-06-17T20:41:55","slug":"what-you-need-to-know-about-car-engine-steam-cleaning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/what-you-need-to-know-about-car-engine-steam-cleaning\/","title":{"rendered":"What You Need to Know About Car Engine Steam Cleaning"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">After some time, some drivers will choose to have their engine\u2019s steam cleaned to remove the years of built-up dirt, grease, and oil. But many drivers are hesitant to steam clean their engines because they believe it might be damaging to the motor. The reality is, if implemented properly and professionally, engine steam cleaning can be highly beneficial to a vehicle. But if not done properly, it can have the potential to cause some interior damage to a vehicle\u2019s engine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Continue reading to learn more about engine steam cleaning, and tips to promote better engine performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Car-Engine-Service-Repair-Indianapolis.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Car-Engine-Service-Repair-Indianapolis-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Indianapolis Car Engine Repair and Service 317-475-1846\" class=\"wp-image-779\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Car-Engine-Service-Repair-Indianapolis-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Car-Engine-Service-Repair-Indianapolis-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Car-Engine-Service-Repair-Indianapolis-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Car-Engine-Service-Repair-Indianapolis-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Car-Engine-Service-Repair-Indianapolis-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Car-Engine-Service-Repair-Indianapolis.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Indianapolis Car Engine Repair and Service 317-475-1846<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Car Engine Cleaning Services<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Engine steam cleaning uses hot, high-pressured water to remove particle build-up and accumulation in a vehicle\u2019s engine and motor compartment. It is intended to clean the engine and promote smoother and improved performance. Many automotive service shops that provide this service will also use a de-greasing additive to assist in the removal process. These products break the oils and grease down, making it substantially easier to remove them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most important precaution to take in the process of engine steam cleaning is to make sure water does not get inside the engine, including the air intake and under the distributor cap. If water enters these areas, there can be problems. The other precaution to take in terms of engine cleaning is using the high-pressure water wand properly as to not remove paint and manufacturer decals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These reasons are why it requires the skill of a trained professional to implement a safe engine steam cleaning job. Not only do they have to constantly move and maneuver the water wand to ensure exterior damage is avoided, they must also have the skill to comprehensively clean the engine and compartment proficiently and without causing water to enter the engine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Car Engine Maintenance and Care<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important to follow your vehicle\u2019s recommended maintenance schedule as lined out in your vehicle\u2019s owner\u2019s manual. Always be sure your car has all the required fluids it needs to operate safely and properly, and have these fluids flushed, changed, or re-filled as necessary. After several thousand miles, it is important to have your motor serviced, to inspect everything from timing belts and spark plugs to distribution caps, transfers cases, and much more. An engine tune-up is necessary after 60,000 miles or so. Talk to your local trusted <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Indianapolis IN auto repair mechanic<\/a> about your vehicle\u2019s necessary maintenance schedule, and catch up on all the services you need now, before the winter is here!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Are you looking for fast and affordable car engine repair and service near you?<\/strong> <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/contact.php\" target=\"_blank\">Contact Northeast Auto Service<\/a> at 317-475-1846 for professional, ASE-licensed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/services\/engine-repair.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">engine repair services in Indianapolis, Indiana<\/a>. Check out our <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/coupons.php\" target=\"_blank\">auto shop coupons<\/a>, too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>You Should Also Read:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/why-is-my-check-engine-light-on\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Why is My Check Engine Light On?<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/3-options-for-homemade-engine-degreaser\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3 Options for Homemade Engine Degreaser<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/when-should-i-change-the-oil-in-my-vehicle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">When Should I Change the Oil in My Vehicle?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Indianapolis-Automotive-Service-Coupon-2-1-e1609438951615.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"590\" height=\"265\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Indianapolis-Automotive-Service-Coupon-2-1-e1609438951615.jpg\" alt=\"Indianapolis Auto Repair and Service\" class=\"wp-image-581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Indianapolis-Automotive-Service-Coupon-2-1-e1609438951615.jpg 590w, https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Indianapolis-Automotive-Service-Coupon-2-1-e1609438951615-300x135.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 590px) 100vw, 590px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Indianapolis Auto Repair and Service 317-475-1846<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After some time, some drivers will choose to have their engine\u2019s steam cleaned to remove the years of built-up dirt, grease, and oil. But many drivers are hesitant to steam clean their engines because they believe it might be damaging &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/what-you-need-to-know-about-car-engine-steam-cleaning\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":779,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,173,336],"tags":[7,518,33,177,519,201,12],"class_list":["post-778","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","category-car-care","category-car-engine-repair","tag-auto-repair-indianapolis-2","tag-car-engine-cleaning","tag-car-engine-maintenance","tag-car-engine-repair","tag-car-engine-tune-up","tag-engine-repair-indianapolis","tag-oil-change-indianapolis"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/778","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=778"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/778\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":780,"href":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/778\/revisions\/780"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/779"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=778"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=778"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=778"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}