I was recently on a trip out of town and my 05 pathfinder looks pretty dirty under the hood. I am not sure whether I can spray down this engine or not? I have done it on others, but not this one yet. I usually never get to this point because I keep the engine well clean and detailed. Any opinions?

Thanks,

Jon

 

its not likely that it has a distributor or other exposed electrical-
but thats the main thing you need to check for on a modern car (exposed electrical)- o.k. to wash it as long as its not hot and you dont blast it - and dont spray the electrical parts...
i dont know that car, but would not worry too much.
just make sure you start it as your normally do after you wash and dry it. (i like a leaf blower for drying engine compartments- but again dont blow too much near electrical parts). i blow out the "big water" then hit it with a towel and finally start it up. i usually drive it down the block and back (not far) then finish the engine detailing (dont drive too far cause you dont want it hot, just warm).

 

Thanks! I'll give it a try and see what happens.

Jon

 

jon- post back your experience!!