Prius Gen 3 Restoration pt 1 Engine Bay Cleaning

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  1. Grillem007

    Grillem007 New Member

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    I just picked up a 2014 Prius that needs some TLC.
    Started with the engine bay cleaning:
    Sprayed key areas with degreaser, waiting a few mins. then used a low to medium pressure washer to spray it all off. The final key step is spraying all rubber and plastic pieces with 303 Aerospace protectant.
     

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    congarts and welcome! all the best (y)
     
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    The 12 volt cable plugging in atop the AC compressor is prone to retain water, corrode out. I’d disconnect it and blow it dry. To release, a pen knife blade inserted just above the base on the front side and pried outwards releases it easy.

    how many miles on it?
     
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    What on earth is in that engine coolant reservoir? Coffee?
     
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    At least you aren't the guy who posted on here after he pressure washed his dashboard... But in general I keep engine cleaning to scrub brushes, washcloths and rags. Way less risk of water damage that way.
     
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    Yeah that engine coolant looks to have the wrong stuff in there, maybe DEXCOOL stuff. It should be pink like the inverter coolant reservoir.
     
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