Engine Care

[benzy_boi]

To all gurus' out there , I want to ask is there an existing thread that tackles about engine care? If none, please give me any do's and dont's on how to properly clean an engine.

I have a W123 220 ride, it's been a year since I got this ride from my father in law. Last night for the first time, I replaced all the fan belts successfully . But It was so messed up because of the grease that is covering all over the engine especially on the lower part.

That's why I wanted to have it engine washed, in order for me to locate any oil leaks and have it fix right away . Can you suggest where can I have it done? My location is cavite.

Many thanks...

[4agze]

well if your engine is cold and make sure you cover your wires & distributor if your using a engine degreaser like this, the instruction is on the back just follow it you'll be fine.

[benzy_boi]

well if your engine is cold and make sure you cover your wires & distributor if your using a engine degreaser like this, the instruction is on the back just follow it you'll be fine.

Thanks for the advice, I will try this one.

[oj88]

Most gasoline stations offers engine wash as a service. They pretty much know which parts to cover up to prevent water from damaging any engine component. If you have a choice, choose the gas station nearest your house so the engine wouldn't be too hot when you get there. If the engine is warm, allow it to cool down for about half an hour before beginning the wash.... just park somewhere inside the gas station and get a cup of coffee from their convenience store while waiting.

[benzy_boi]

Most gasoline stations offers engine wash as a service. They pretty much know which parts to cover up to prevent water from damaging any engine component. If you have a choice, choose the gas station nearest your house so the engine wouldn't be too hot when you get there. If the engine is warm, allow it to cool down for about half an hour before beginning the wash.... just park somewhere inside the gas station and get a cup of coffee from their convenience store while waiting.

nice tip! thanks!

[benzy_boi]

just one question, does gas stations have fix price for an engine wash? Or it will depends on how dirty is your engine?

[oj88]

just one question, does gas stations have fix price for an engine wash? Or it will depends on how dirty is your engine?

Their rates are usually based on the size of your vehicle. (ie. cars are generally cheaper, while larger vans or SUVs are a bit higher).

[XTO]

gas stations have fixed price for an engine wash. depends only if you'll get their package like engine, body and under wash which is much cheaper than individual service.

[benzy_boi]

gas stations have fixed price for an engine wash. depends only if you'll get their package like engine, body and under wash which is much cheaper than individual service.

thanks for the info...

[z168]

just make sure you ask around if someone had a good experience with their service. The engine bay is one of the most problematic washes if they dont know what theyre doing

I wish may nag-e-engine wash dito. anyway good luck

[benzy_boi]

Gurus' do you have any idea how much will it cost me on engine overhaul? I think my engine needs an overhaul. Where is the place to do this at a fair cost?

Thanks for all of your inputs.

[HBOY-300TD]

get a second and a third opinion first before jumping into overhauling your engine. What did the mechanic say or point out to justify an overhaul? nauubusan ka ba ng langis? naghahalo ang langis at tubig? masama ba takbo ng makina? overheating??

[jeDi13]

overhaul after magpa-engine wash? hindi ba kasalanan 'to ng nag-engine wash? or kailangan na talaga ipa-overhaul even before mo pa pina-engine wash?

[benzy_boi]

get a second and a third opinion first before jumping into overhauling your engine. What did the mechanic say or point out to justify an overhaul? nauubusan ka ba ng langis? naghahalo ang langis at tubig? masama ba takbo ng makina? overheating??

Actually sir my father-in-law told me that my car needs an engine repair because it sound different. Just recently my he told me that my timing chain needs to be replaced.

Hindi naman naghahalo yung langis at tubig sobrang dumi lang talaga ng engine ko at ang daming nakakapit na langis. Worry lang ako kasi kapag idle yung engine meron syang pino-produce na ibang nginig yung parang biglang meron pumipitik sa loob ng engine pero kapag umaandar kami maganda naman yung hatak. Sabi daw ng mekaniko kailangan na daw talaga palitan yung timing chain.

[benzy_boi]

Mga gurus my engine is now running smoothly again...lumakas ulit yung hatak...

Just want to share my experience.

They replaced the timing chain and adjust the exhaust and intake camshaft. No need for engine overhaul. No more hard start

Thanks for all the help...

[flaco]

ei benzy pwede makipost na din po dito sa thread mo, parehas lng naman me ng tanong eh... tnx in advance.. ask lng po me ng help pano po titingnan kung ok po ang makina ng benz kasi may binebenta po samin na benz w123 ang body. pinalitan na daw po ng makina na 200D na diesel.. need your advise mga gurus..