BMW engine cleaning and/or detailing

**manolop10** · April 26th, 2007 01:16 PM

As i've heard, you can't have BMW engines washed. But i'd like to know if it is even close to possibly having them cleaned? Please share if you've heard or experienced BMW engines being cleaned, washed, or detailed, and if anything bad happens. If also you can direct me to a place where i can get mine cleaned. Thanks very much!

Just for reference my car is a '98 316i E36.

**speedyfix** · April 26th, 2007 10:10 PM

big berts or mother should be able to do it for you as long as they mask off the correct parts para wala mabasa na hindi dapat mabasa.

**m_ron** · April 26th, 2007 10:23 PM

Don't wash it!!! just wipe the engine cover,hose with damp cloth then detail it with armor all.

**OTEP** · April 26th, 2007 11:23 PM

Big Bert's can detail engines without the use of running water. Of course, you pay the price and time.

I've also seen later model BMW engines being detailed by those used car agents in the Ortigas area. They use lots of plastic and tape to mask off parts.

**empy** · April 27th, 2007 08:18 AM

you can wash BMW engines just like any other EFI engine. as the guys said, just know what parts to cover in plastic bags and tape off.

**manolop10** · April 27th, 2007 12:44 PM

Alright thanks guys! I'll go ask Big Bert's then, i'm just in the Ortigas area anyway. Hopefully i wont have any problems. Thanks again!

**///MPower** · April 27th, 2007 01:09 PM

Originally Posted by manolop10

As i've heard, you can't have BMW engines washed. But i'd like to know if it is even close to possibly having them cleaned? Please share if you've heard or experienced BMW engines being cleaned, washed, or detailed, and if anything bad happens. If also you can direct me to a place where i can get mine cleaned. Thanks very much!

Just for reference my car is a '98 316i E36.

Washing your own engine is perfectly acceptable. Just cover any foam filters you may have (conical K&N), and you'll be fine.

Let it cool down (washing it hot may lead to cracking) before washing. Rinse it off with low pressure water. Run your car to dry it. If you really want to get anal about it, you can use baby wipes to get anything further. They do spell specific products for engine detailing, but I'm not sure if they sell them there. In any case, these are applied after the quick rinse.

EDIT: FWIW, I've washed my M's engine with zero negative effects. Also, make sure the place you take your car for engine detailing does NOT use steam to clean. The steam can easily end up destroying the seals and electronic components.

**manolop10** · May 6th, 2007 10:17 AM

Hey guys i got an update. I called Big Bert's and they said they don't work or BMW's.They don't even wanna touch them at all, the guy's words were, "Baka magkaproblema eh, kaya di namin ginagalaw ang BM", so there, can anyone else direct me to a place? Where can i find or contact Mothers?

**///MPower** · May 6th, 2007 10:19 AM

Just do it yourself?

I'm not sure why they would decline to do it; it's not like Bimmers have super delicate engines or anything. The only thing I can think of is that the owners can be a pain in the ass to deal with.

**manolop10** · May 6th, 2007 08:57 PM

Originally Posted by ///MPower

Just do it yourself?

I'm not sure why they would decline to do it; it's not like Bimmers have super delicate engines or anything. The only thing I can think of is that the owners can be a pain in the ass to deal with.

Hahaha, well i know what you mean. But i can assure you i'm not that kind! DIY is too tough for me, hehe. I'll just see my other options.