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Cleaning the engine of a used car
I have just brought 06 plate corsa for my son. Is it ok for me to clean engine or should I get a franchised dealer to do it.
Asked on 2 April 2012 by golfnut11
Answered by
Honest John
Best never to clean the exteriors of engines. Oil on them protects them from corrosion.
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