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HOT TO CLEAN YOUR CAR’S ENGINE

Don’t you feel good when your car is clean and all shined up? A well-kept car looks great rolling down the street or sitting in your driveway, and you’d swear it even drives better. But if you want to take your groom all the way, you should also address the dirt and grime under the hood. Even though the engine bay is not exposed to the elements — at least not from above — debris and dust creep in from openings around the hood and the vehicle’s front end. Cleaning your engine might sound daunting, but following these 10 steps can turn the job into a simple afternoon task, and a very satisfying one at that. Here’s how to clean your engine quickly and efficiently.

STEP 1: PROTECT

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