330e engine compartment wash

eddiehaug · 09-05-2020, 11:14 AM

Does anybody know whether I should follow any extra steps or take any extra precautions before washing the engine bay of the 330e G20?

With washing I mean using the typical 3 steps method.

It seems newer hybrids come with all cable connections well sealed, but I prefer to ask rather than regretting big time stewards.

EDIT: Today I contacted the BMW dealership and they told me it can be washed like any other car, but they also told me not to remove the plastic covers for the wash.

johnboysafc · 09-09-2020, 03:18 AM

No, i wouldnt see a reason to take extra steps?

eddiehaug · 09-09-2020, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by johnboysafc

No, i wouldnt see a reason to take extra steps?

Yeah, well, I saw some cables and that made me nervous, not knowing how well sealed they are, that's why I backed off and decided to ask first.

VipinLJ · 09-09-2020, 07:22 PM

I wash my engine bay with water and soap. I then agitate the dirt using a brush and wash the bay with water before drying using a few microfiber cloths. I've done it a few times in my G20 330i and many times in my Audis. Absolutely no problems so far *touchwood*

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eddiehaug Lieutenant 933 Rep 543 Posts Drives: i4M50 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Norway iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 BMW i4 M50 [10.00]	330e engine compartment wash Does anybody know whether I should follow any extra steps or take any extra precautions before washing the engine bay of the 330e G20? With washing I mean using the typical 3 steps method. It seems newer hybrids come with all cable connections well sealed, but I prefer to ask rather than regretting big time stewards. EDIT: Today I contacted the BMW dealership and they told me it can be washed like any other car, but they also told me not to remove the plastic covers for the wash. __________________ Current BMW: i4M50 (G26, 2023) Previous BMWs: 330e Touring xDrive (G21, 2021), 330e (G20, 2019), 530e (G30, 2018). Last edited by eddiehaug; 09-07-2020 at 05:47 PM..
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johnboysafc Second Lieutenant 98 Rep 263 Posts Drives: BMW G20 330e MSport Xdrive Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Cumbria, England iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW G20 330e M ... [0.00]	No, i wouldnt see a reason to take extra steps?
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VipinLJ Petrolhead 1969 Rep 3,518 Posts Drives: ‘20 330i,‘16 X3,‘18 SQ5,‘17 A7 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Illinois iTrader: (2)	I wash my engine bay with water and soap. I then agitate the dirt using a brush and wash the bay with water before drying using a few microfiber cloths. I've done it a few times in my G20 330i and many times in my Audis. Absolutely no problems so far touchwood __________________ Current: 2020 BMW 330i xDrive 2018 Audi SQ5 Prestige 2017 Audi A7 Prestige
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