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Joe
Usually when a car starts, engine cranks at least 2-3 times before it runs. But for my car (Toyota Corolla), most of time it only cranks once and then starts running immediately. Out of curiosity, is there any potential problem with it and if yes, what area I should check or verify or adjust? As far as I can remember, it has kind of always been so beginning from the new car. Now it has been 7 years. No powertrain related problem has so far noticed.
Answer
Thats actually really good news, it means your fuel and ignition system are in great shape! Whatever your doing for maintenance, keep it up.
Thats actually really good news, it means your fuel and ignition system are in great shape! Whatever your doing for maintenance, keep it up.
What is The Safest and Easiest Way to Go About Cleaning My Car Engine Bay?
Brandon
I've heard that certain soaps chemicals can deteriorate hoses over time. I'm not able to get out to a car store anytime soon, so what kind of homemade cleaner could I make that wouldn't mess up anything?
My car has had no front wheel wells for over 5 years, so theres a lot of f*ckin dirt caked to everything.
Answer
do not pressure wash. unless you spray the ignition components with WD-40 first. ignition systems and harnesses are not capable of keeping out high pressure water. and refrain from directly spraying ignition system components and air box.
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but i use a spray bottle of any cheap generic *citrus* cleaner. a stiff bristle brush and a garden hose on a very low trickle.
i use a dollar store table or drop cloth under the vehicle, line with news paper. i clean and rinse a section at a time. when done, simply roll up the drop cloth and toss it.
you may initially need a scrapper of some sort to remove dirt that has crusted up. as there's not any stuff short of a pressure wash that will remove that.
on really tough areas, used with caution, oven cleaner may help. only spot clean with that. and only as needed. just stay away from chrome or polished surfaces with that. won't hurt hoses and wires. unless you use a lot of it and let it sit for hours. then it *may*.
do not pressure wash. unless you spray the ignition components with WD-40 first. ignition systems and harnesses are not capable of keeping out high pressure water. and refrain from directly spraying ignition system components and air box.
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but i use a spray bottle of any cheap generic *citrus* cleaner. a stiff bristle brush and a garden hose on a very low trickle.
i use a dollar store table or drop cloth under the vehicle, line with news paper. i clean and rinse a section at a time. when done, simply roll up the drop cloth and toss it.
you may initially need a scrapper of some sort to remove dirt that has crusted up. as there's not any stuff short of a pressure wash that will remove that.
on really tough areas, used with caution, oven cleaner may help. only spot clean with that. and only as needed. just stay away from chrome or polished surfaces with that. won't hurt hoses and wires. unless you use a lot of it and let it sit for hours. then it *may*.
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