[Shop-talk] Pressure Washing 'Modern' Truck

[Jeff Scarbrough]

I'd avoid spraying anything directly that has more than three wires going
into it.  Other than that, it's all made to be outdoors in the weather, so
it can handle a little rain.  Just don't force any water where it shouldn't
go.

On Fri, Jun 10, 2022, 13:21 Bob Spidell <bspidell at comcast.net> wrote:

> I have a '96 Ranger that will be due for a CA smog check in a couple
> months. I've been using it for farm duties and transport to hay baling
> assignments, and the engine compartment's gotten a good cake of dust.
> Besides the 'usual' prep--injector cleaner, clean the (K&N) air filter,
> fresh gas and oil, etc.--I'm thinking of pressure washing the engine
> because, well, because it looks like crap. I know appearances don't
> count--OBDII and tailpipe emissions only--but I need to wash my riding
> lawnmower and I'll have the pressure hooked-up anyway ...
>
> So, anyone had an issue pressure washing a new(ish) vehicle with ECU,
> CoP, etc.? I don't think twice about pressure washing my old cars and
> tractors, except for maybe losing some paint, and if they won't start I
> know it's a matter of getting the electricals dried out, but a newer
> vehicle with their 'delicate' electronics?
>
> TIA,
> Bob
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