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 ...

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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. We can't blame you for selecting the DIY route in cleaning the engine bay. Professional work can cost $100 to $400, which is quite a chunk of ...

Engine bays are easy to ignore for many people. If you're not a mechanic, and you don't perform your own maintenance or repair work, you may never pop the hood to see the dirt and grime lurking ...

Amber Brodgen and Joshua Brodgen just want to help people. The husband and wife duo own Extreme Clean Auto Detailing. The full service auto detailing company offers personal, corporate and fleet ...

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 ...

Even if you regularly clean the interior and exterior of your vehicle, there is a good chance that you do not clean your engine. Many people don’t attempt to clean their engine bay because the dirt ...