cleaning the undercarriage

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Mroziak, Mar 15, 2007.

  1. Mroziak

    Mroziak New Member

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    Hello Everybody
    The winter is over now and the first thing I am thinking of (for the first time in my Prius) is to clean the undercarriage off all the dirt and especially salt. Is that a safe thing? You have any advice on that? Is high pressure water spraying a good thing? or sth else?
    Thank you for help.
     
  2. Dave

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    Yes, clean the salt off. I think high pressure is OK as long as you are mindful of where you're aiming, so when you get close to the engine compartment, be careful to not get water near the air intake.
    Happy motoring,
    David

    Yes, clean the salt off. I think high pressure is OK as long as you are mindful of where you're aiming, so when you get close to the engine compartment, be careful to not get water near the air intake.
    Happy motoring,
    David
     
  3. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    Yep. Just spray the underside. Take special care in the rear wheel well and the black rear skirt. Those things hold a LOT of sand. I can leave my nozzle in there for a full minute before the water turns clear!