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Hey man Ik this video was a while back but can u make a more detailed video on how to clean and get rid of surface rust in your engine bay metals, thanks bro
@@chrisfix I just bought myself a Nissan Skyline ER34 GTT and unfortunately they're prone for having rust on the strut towers which mine unfortunately has but I have yet to know if it's only the top plate or if it's deeper, in order to restore the strut tower in the bay does a metal wire dremel such as the one you used in the video and sandpaper suffice? And I assume for sanding it would be working from a grittier grit to a softer grit? Thanks for your videos man as these are going to be extremely useful when my car arrives as it is in rough shape.
I love that Chris has helped me realize that my car is not as scary to understand like some impossible math equation that I thought it was. Saving me tons of money and I'm finally learning about my car and how it works lol.
Been stupidly depressed and anti social. Never thought car videos would cheer me up. I think Chris’s happy attitude and love for what he’s doing is why he’s such a great teacher
Hey Mr. Fix, thanks so much for this video! I'm a 20-somethin college gal and former car-hater who was gifted a car at 230,000mi and your videos have taught me how to love and care for my vehicle with genuine interest. After replacing all of the fluids, I spent the whole day today following your tutorial and detailed the mechanical hellscape that is a Hyundai engine bay, and while my results weren't as phenomenal as yours, the car probably hasn't looked this good since it first rolled off the lot all those miles ago! Thank you for your informative videos, and for teaching me to love working on these crazy machines. - Jackie
Yes you could put a pic of two little innocent children holding hand with God & you would get thousands of dislikes. I would imagine that after you clean your first engine the others are very easy.
@@bobmill4824 The easiest way to spot a jackass on the Internet is when they use the word "genius". They tell people not to clean the engine bay because most people do it by driving to the self-sever car wash, spraying the bay with soapy water, power washing the soap off, and then immediately driving it off. You may have missed it, but that's not what he's doing here. He's going out of his way to protect the electronics from high-pressure water. If the electronics were so sensitive that getting any water on them caused a problem, everybody's car would break down if they drove it in the rain.
I honestly think people get paid to scroll thru RUclips and hit the dislike button. It can be a video of grass or the sun and it'll have 10k dislikes. I think they just need to get rid of the damn button and tell the haters to suck it. Just my opinion
My friend's do not understand why I spend so much time fixing and cleaning my 289,000 mile 1999 Honda Odyssey EX mini-van. I tell them, "Because Chris Fix is teaching me how to make the damn thing last forever". You're one hell of a good mechanic and I appreciate all of your vids. Thank you.
Kik Stitch you spend time and money fixing it?? My 2000 Ford F-250 has 300,000 miles on it, I spend nothing to repair it...just change your oil about once a year and that’s it....
I'm building out my garage so that I can work on my car more effectively thanks to you and Cleetus. Thanks for everything you do, Chris. You're a national treasure.
@@chrisfix I'm using an existing space! I moved in about 8 months ago and the house is brand new so I figured I'd get the most out of it. I had the floor epoxied and I'm buying a ton of storage. I've been binging your videos to get some ideas on what projects to do to warm up. I just refilled my bottle of soapy woder and now I'm looking at expanding my existing tool collection. You're the man, Chris!
This video is a masterclass in making a RUclips video. The contest is almost irrelevant. It's Chris's awesome attitude and personality, and the way he delivers the content that grabs you, holds your attention, gives you hope that you are fully capable of doing a dreaded task all by yourself, and gifts you the skills to get it done. I am a medium-to-advanced DIYer and I never stop learning something from Chris. Thank you!
You nailed it on the head! I don't know a thing about cars, but this video was suggested....and somehow I managed to sit through the entire thing without wanting to fast-forward. I actually enjoyed it!
Hey Maaaan... as an old time car guy, I really enjoyed this vid - But more, I enjoyed your PRESENTATION! No slacker dude with his dog barking constantly in the background, and forgetting his lines, and the wind blowing across the mic, etc... EASY to understand every step and process... GREAT cam and audio work and excellent editing!!! You can not only be proud of your detailing, but proud of the work that went into this DIY vid! Phunny enuf, I was just thinking about cleaning up the engine bay on my '90 Olds a few days ago when I changed the oil.... now I know - it HAS to be done! Thanks, Chris.
I some how stumbled across this video, when I wasn't even looking to clean my engine bay. I ended up watching basically every video you have. Even without needing to do anything on my vehicle. There is just so much time, effort, and instruction in every single video. You earned a sub from the most non-car person on the planet.
Chrisfix I honestly have to say your videos and your channel is definitely in the Top 10 on RUclips. 1. You dont clickbait 2. Your videos are Highly entertaining 3. It's not a waste of time and its fun learning and see what you do every video Thanks for not making me bored and your tips helped me a lot!
Absolutely true. I have only two subscriptions - my brother and ChrisFix. In 45 years of keeping my own cars on the road he is the only person who makes sense 100% of the time.
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Dude, I know that the vast majority of comments all say this same thing, but seriously, thank you for making these. You are truly doing a service to vehicle owners everywhere, and you're doing a fantastic job of demystifying car repair. Thank you for the work you're doing, and I wish you many continued years of great success!
Man. I've got to tell you--I have seen a lot of other very unprofessional engine-cleaning videos. I mean, there is a lot of enthusiasm out there, and that's great. But what you have done here is absolutely SUPERB. Thank you SO MUCH. If every video could be this clear and professional, it would change the RUclips atmosphere forever!
It took me 6 hours on a 2009 Camry I was selling and I followed all directions. I would say I got an extra $1000 when I sold it, the engine compartment looked amazing.
Chapters - 00:00:00 Best way to clean your engine 00:01:21 Common Products used 00:02:07 Step 1 - Preparation 00:02:28 Step 1.1 - Disconnect battery 00:04:24 We are not using a pressure washer 00:04:44 Precautions - Do not get water into these parts 00:05:15 Step 2 - Dry Clean 00:05:38 Tools used - Brushes and vacuum 00:09:13 Step 3 - Wet Clean 00:09:58 Tools used 00:10:19 Step 3.1 - Cover the bulk of the engine 00:10:48 Step 3.2 - Cleaning the hood 00:11:32 Step 3.3 - Cleaning the engine bay 00:13:03 Step 3.4 - Cleaning the engine 00:16:07 Step 4 - Dry 00:17:07 Step 5 - Detailing hood and engine bay 00:18:12 Step 5.1 - Detail all the rubber and plastic surfaces 00:19:57 Step 5.2 - Using pain markers Hey @chrisFix, I am a big fan and would love to get in touch with you. I have sent out an email a few months back. Looking forward to hearing from you.
@@user_9477 Stan the song by Eminem, the guy said he's a big fan and wants to get a hold of you, looking forward to hearing from you" He wants to be your friend" 😅😅😅
Great video dude. I'm a professional mechanic for Lamborghini and Aston Martin Beverly hills. I wanted to let you (and everyone else) know that in my professional opinion, from a mechanical standpoint, every caution and every recommendation was accurate. (About covering the engine, not spraying connectors and the components you mentioned with high pressure water, using the right protectant for plastics and rubber) seriously... well done. I learned a couple things too. :)
I use a spray silicon lubricant instead of the trim restore around the engine. It repels water away from electrical connections and keeps rubber from drying out and cracking.
I always come back to the Ole Chris Fix videos 😊 just picked up a 2000 Ranger with 225k miles on it. You can guess easily that majority of the parts needed replaced. But i snagged it for $800, and it ran, had a new timing belt, and some other new minor parts. watched some videos, replaced the entire front suspension due to rust and bad ball joints, new spark plugs, wires, and ignition coils, new exhaust due to the old one having holes through it, and a new power steering pump. It runs and rides great now! Watched the coolant flush video, about to do that in the coming week, watching this video now to clean the engine bay because there's oil and dirt nearly everywhere, so I need to find leaks lol. Keep up the great work dude. I'll never stop watching 👍
Did this on my 22 year old truck that was used exclusively on dirty and muddy roads, never had its engine bay cleaned, pretty much as bad as you could have it. And it turned out fantastic. Extremely good video Chris🤘🤘
@@macs2765 thanks for the reply! Nice to see something realistic, I know it was probably bad but I’m sure for a first timer it could end up taking a lot longer than what he’s saying!
@macs2765 how did you get the mud out of your radiator? Mine has a ton of mud caked on the back of it (facing the engine) and I think it’s starting to make my engine overheat. I wish @chrisfix showed the cleaning of the muddy truck’s engine bay and showed how to wash out the radiator and fans, etc. from caked on mud.
I’m so sorry Chris.. I’ve been seeing this video pop up on my recommendation’s for 3 years & never clicked on it /: It’s 2020 now & it’s seriously a regret of mine! I watched this video yesterday, spent about 5 hours cleaning my 2001 IS300’s engine bay today! I would bet it hasn’t been touched since it was brand new.. It turned out amazing! 💯 All credit & respect goes to you man, thank you! I’m so happy I finally took the time, I’m grateful to now be subscribed to you & consuming all the content that I’ve missed out on 🙏🏼
The amount Of time and effort that went into making this video plus also editing it man you are actually a person who cares about people if no one has thanked you let me be the first and thank you for helping us save money on detailing!!! We appreciate you for this video! ❤️️
Thanks a lot Ricardo! I try to take my time and produce quality content you want to actually watch and that doesnt waste your time! I want my video to be a one stop shop for you to know what to do whether cleaning a car or fixing it.
Some dude mentioned you as a meme in a vid called something like "car culture changed 2012-2022", now I cant stop watching your vids, they are truly a holly grail for us beginners and vets for what I can see, cheers.
Hey Chris, I work exclusively on aluminum (aircraft world) a nylon abrasive wheel is better for the aluminum. Metal wire wheels actually cause holes into the aluminum. Which will help deteriorate the aluminum over time
ChrisFix yeah! I ended up buying most of these tools so I can try it out on my car next week during my time off from work. I just hope I find a convenient way to store them so I don’t have to go looking for them the next time I detail 😂 What better than a ChrisFix bag!
I have seen this so many times and for so long (years) but it is a great, informative video. I did my engine bay by hand with a metal wire brush on the metal (intake manifold and other metal parts) and I took out my battery (cleaned that with a armor all wipes) and the tray cleaned that too. I also cleaned the fenders, the radiator support, and all I could with the wipes. Then I took off the light assembly (front and back) and cleaned them too. With all that work, I felt happy, the bay and car felt cooler, and It was easier for in the future to find any issues like leaks or damaged parts. Items I used: Armor All wipes Leather and vinyl spray cleaner 1 whole bounty hand towel 4-5 hours of cleaning and detailing. Great work Chrisfix
Hello, young man. I used your method to clean the engine bay of one of my cars. It worked very well. There were some things I did differently, though. The car is a 2007 Mercury Milan Premier V6 AWD. Removing parts from under the hood would have been very time consuming, so I worked around everything. I used Back To Black on the plastics, rubbers, and flat black components and Rust Reformer on the few rusty parts. The aluminum valve cover was a mess, so I did my best with a brass brush connected to my cordless drill and finished it off with that canned cottony polishing stuff. It didn't come out real good, but it's definitely better than it was. I also took the battery tray completely out which made a lot of room for cleaning and to lube my transmission shifter cable connection. I used spray on lithium grease for that and the hood release mechanism. It looks real good for a 10 year old car with 127,000 miles on it. Anyway, thanks for getting me going with your video.
For someone who is a car novice, these videos you make are perfect. I spent 9 years as a dealership tech and get asked all the time "how do I......?" And my reply is usually "RUclips search 'Chris Fix', he probably has a video for that."
I am not a car person AT ALL but Im a huge DIYer for carpentry. You just convinced me the car is not so scary. Thanks so much! This video is really exemplary quality, you are a great presenter. awesome channel
Thank you! I have been wanting to clean my engine but have been afraid of messing up the electronics. Most of the engine cleaning videos I have seen have not inspired confidence that there process was safe. Yours appears both safe an thorough. I now look forward to cleaning my engine.
This is one of the best videos I’ve ever seen. Clear instructions. Clear audio and video. Easy to understand voice. No ‘ummms’ and ‘ahhs’. Very well thought out. Who are the 22,000 morons that gave this a thumbs down?
this isnt "working on your car" just cleaning parts that dont need to be cleaned, i mean if its really dirty and preventing damage to the engine i get it, but cleaning the fucking engine bay can do more harm then good if you dont know what you are doing.
Holy Jeez... This guy is truly the hero we NEED, but don't deserve. You're truly a blessing man, I'm really glad I stumbled upon this channel some time ago.
This guy is easily in the top 5 tubers in this field; he's a pro. With that said, you can get the engine wet if you know what you're doing, and I wouldn't recommend it if you don't have experience. When you're wetting it, it's important to keep the alternator covered and something stopping the intake up. With the battery disconnected, you won't mess up anything electrical, but make sure you've blown out all the connection points with compressed air. Again, if you're experienced, you can use a degreaser, but don't let it dry, and make sure it's thoroughly rinsed. Soap and water won't clean everything. You will need something stronger sometimes.
The only thing better than that would be watching Chris clean our cars! I have a feeling his final result will still be better than my attempt any day.
Bro I live in a different part of the world, and just bought my 1st car recently, and your video is extremely helpful! Your attitude, and attention to details made me watch the whole vid, even though I'm not going to wash my car's engine for now (cause it's too cold here). You are a friend everyone needs! Thank you for your help for new drivers my man, and keep doing what you are doing. Best of luck to you Chris.
@@chrisfix @ChrisFix man!! take a bow 🙏🏼🙌.. I can imagine the EFFORTS you put. You are an INSPIRATION ACTUALLY. If possible please make a video of your journey, work life balance, dedication thing?! 👌etc definitely it gonna be a motivation for many!! Bdw Your new subscriber with lots of love from INDIA 🇮🇳
Just used all this info to clean my 300zx engine bay, I must say it turned out great. But now how do i clean all the grease, dirt, and grime out of my wife's toothbrush?
that is better than any self help video. If everyone watched it the world would be a better place. great to see someone who cares so much, knows what they are doing and does a great job.
hey chris i’ve been watching your videos for so many years this video came up in my recommended and dude. 48 million views. you deserve everything you have bro. i’d watch these videos in some of the lowest times of my life and something about you saying “hey guys” genuinely made everything better. I love to see how far you’ve come. keep it up man❤️
Dude, my wife and I both tackled our 2015 V6 Mustang this after noon starting at like 3pm. We still weren't done after we lost sunlight. Had to resort to flashlights to attempt to finish the plastic protection and still was only able to half ass it until almost 8pm. Granted, the engine bay has never been cleaned, but it looked roughly as dirty as Chris's mustang, so I thought we would have similar results. While it does look ten times better than it did, it's still far from looking new. We're going to repeat the entire process again hopefully next weekend and bust out some cotton swabs because there are SO many hard to reach spots that seem impossible to get to even with wire brushes, pipe cleaners, a ton of soapy water, and detailing brushes.
Love going back and watching your older vids, this one from almost 3yrs ago and still super helpful. Great job and your hard work is paying off, wow how your channel has grown. Keep up the great work!
Same here man, Chris just has one of those voices I can listen to for several videos straight and his videos almost always work perfectly for what I’m doing.. he also almost always answers my DMs, comments, and more so even though he’s popular he feels like a real person. I find myself watching his videos even when I’m not doing work! Haha thanks Chris I hope we can meet some day!
Your editing, tone of your voiceover, and the way you present your subject matter are all EXCELLENT! The video keeps moving right along so it doesn't stagnate, and it still explains everything in crisp detail. It feels as though nothing has been left out, but still managed to keep it at a short 20 minute video. Well done! EDIT: oh, and the camera work is great too! Very good detail. Honestly, there isn't any sort of criticism I could think to offer to improve the way you do things.
I need someone like Chris to keep me motivated while I do this stuff. Like a personal trainer, but for maintenance. "C'mon one more! You can do it! Just think of how clean it'll be when you're done! Feel the burn!"
@@electrontube Right? "That bolt is pretty rusted but you got this! Oh no, it broke? That's okay! It's a learning experience and I'll show you how to fix it!"
ChrisFix gives me the confidence I need to actually fully enjoy my car. I feel like I can tackle anything that has to do with my car thanks to his videos. Thank you ChrisFix!
ChrisFix the amount of dedication you put into your RUclips channel like going back and replying to questions. Thanks for being a youtuber not in it for the money.
Seriously he's the best. ChrisFix videos are so satisfying and i recently fixed my reverse lights thanks to him. Gave me the confidence to go looking for the switch on my manual transmission because the fuses and globes were both fine. Found it under the air filter, disconnected and cleaned it and instantly fixed my problems. Thanks ChrisFix for helping an Aussie bloke feel useful 😂.
6 years late but this video has helped me understand my car in a new light. No longer do I see cleaning and checking my engine as complex physics, but a task I genuinely feel like I can do even though I know nothing about cars :)
I always complain to my husband about him spending too much time on his car, but here I am at 12 AM watching how to super clean an engine bay. This was so satisfying.
Just wanted to say an FYI do NOT use a normal vacuum to suck up water. Vacuums like Shopvacs have their electronics isolated and rated for water so are safe. Great video man!
he actually put "soapy wooder" on the bottle! 😂😂 honestly though you put so much work and effort into detail and quality when you do these jobs and also in producing the videos you make. blows me away! keep being amazing
I recently got a brand-new 2024 Kia Forte and this channel has been doing absolute wonders for helping me learn how to appropriately show overwhelming pride in my ride. Thank you so much.
Its really remarkable to have people like you. Continue doing the good work. Am setting up my 1993 Suzuki Swift, its a standard transmission ( gear box). I fixed my starter yesterday without any prior experience before watching your video. My name is Jaylee from Jamaica. Chrisfix Big up Yuhself My Yute!!! Nuff Respect!
Out of all the engine bay cleaning videos i’ve seen, yours seems to be the safest one to do. Others cover the air intake and battery and proceed to spray the engine using a pressure washer.
OUTSTANDING video, to the point, you covered a lot of ground, no obnoxious music, one of the best tutorials I've seen on RUclips. I've done things like over the years, have had several show cars and always prided myself on my attention to detail, I learned so much from this video, Well Done!!
Great job, with fantastic instructions and results! The only thing that would worry me is, when using just the brushes or microfiber wrapped brushes, and fishing them into the tight spaces, I would worry about loosening, not completely removing, wires and harnesses. Not being a big time car guy would mean that I wouldn’t know what things weren’t making the correct connections. So, I will have to be much more careful when getting into the small spaces, or mostly skip them. Either way, the engine compartment will look tons better! Thanks again.
I used to think detailing was some magical thing i could never do. Your videos guided me through several super cleans on my own vehicles 11/10 this stuff works
Thanks a lot Eduardo! The biggest reward is you guys learning and enjoying the video! I love getting the before and after pics you guys send me after watching a vid!
Just cleaned my 2002 4Runner using this video. It's night and day. Came out so great. Wish I could attach before and after pics here. Thanks for the video!
People will be watching this video for years to come and I was here within the first five minutes after it was uploaded. Pretty cool. ChrisFix, keep up the amazing content!
@@stevethea5250 They sell them eveeywhere advance auto zone Wal-Mart they are good. You can wash and reuse with reg detergent just don't use dryer sheets or fabric softener it effects the fabric 💕
This video is amazing, perfect for newbies to this stuff like me. Not only do you walk through every step, but you gave us links to all the products you are using so we don't need to spend hours searching for them or waste money buying the wrong items. Thank you for taking the time to make this video
I just wanted to say the way that he sounds all the time on his videos is very inspiring and it makes a person thinks that the job isn't so hard after all great job Chris you are in a role model because of your voice is very uplifting
I know I love it, though it makes everything seem like a piece of cake and then when everything goes horribly wrong you’re left crying on your driveway covered in grease blood and tears it stings that little extra
I just discovered your site, very informative and yes, your monologue is very uplifting, but, your speaking voice is clear and perfect for instruction videos. At times you get excited and speak a little faster for us old guys, but I just back up and listen again. I look forward to viewing more of your videos Chris! Thank you !
Chris could shut down the car repair industry if he trained his employees one by one and started his own chain of repair shops across the country. Facts
No. That's the whole point of his channel, cheap front yard, DIY repairs. If he started a repair shop it would conflict with his whole channel. It's not the matter of the training, in fact, a mechanic probably has more mechanical knowledge of vehicles than him.
ChrisFix I have been subscribed to your channel for the last couple of years and without a doubt you have the best instructional videos on RUclips by far. I appreciate the thoughtfulness and hard work you put into every video. It really shows your commitment to providing an exceptional and VERY informative video. Great work!!! Thank you, Thank you!!
Chris - your videos are exceptional. Your camera work, editing, explanation of what you’re doing is simply awesome! I’ve been wanting to clean my engine, and thanks to you I have the confidence to do it.
you are a youtuber who fully deserves every single sub you have, you are a detailing genius and break down how it isn't as hard as everyone seems to think.keep up the awesome work.
I love your corvette too,i just bought a clean(relatively) 1986 trans am and my mullet is growing in as we speak.im going to have to get busy cleaning ,modding and making it into my dream car as i slowly amass parts to make this a bit more fun to drive.it has the ridiculously underpowered lg4 305 but luckily its saving grace is the 5 speed,positraction and 4 wheel disk brakes.
Dude, you are an absolute godsend. Your attention to detail, thorough explanation, scientific knowledge and balls-out enthusiasm have guided me from engine ignorance to badass chick mechanic!! I learn something new with every new video. I owe you big time.
You definitely break it down so that almost anyone can follow along and do these things that feel daunting, or as many, (myself included sometimes) are just plain ignorant to. The cost-effective and alternative methods are great as well. You are a Legend as far as I'm concerned! You help so many people. The biggest High Five man!
I am a woman, but there is something so beautiful about keeping your car neat and clean even under the hood. I got lucky about 5 years ago and found a Toyota with less than 40k miles on it. After driving for 3 months when I check my oil.. it looked so clean that you could pour that oil into another car. I wouldn't without knowing if it's safe.. but that's how clean the oil runs through my car. I was used to driving older cars with black oil on the dip stick so I was obsessed with keeping my vehicle in the most prestine condition that I can manage. The thing I love the most about my car is that all the parts are covered with caps and plastic protectors. I wipe everything off regularly just to keep everything looking new. I saw a man pressure washing the leaves off in a car wash bay one day.. and I wasn't sure if I should do that with my car so I just used gloves and my hands and cleaned. I used a spray bottle and cloths . Im happy that I found a video like this that goes in depth about every part. I strongly appreciate the preparation and detailing steps. Your voice is so engaging! 😊😊😊😊❤ Thxx
The first few Chris Fix videos I watched were spoofs so it took me a while to realise that this was a genuine, informative video. And very well done it is, too. Great enthusiasm, hugely informative with lots of tips that wouldn't be obvious to the uninformed. Chris narrates his videos with so much enthusiasm and inflection that it's impossible to get bored. Great stuff!
Great vid! There's one thing I'd add that you didn't touch on because none of these cars had one. If you have a K&N or other cold air intake where the filter is basically an exposed cone, take the filter off even if you aren't planning on removing the main intake ductwork. You really don't want to get that filter wet if you're not ready to clean, dry, and re-oil it. However, this would be a great time to do just that. Do it before the rest of the engine bay so the filter has more time to dry. If you're not going through the enormous headache of removing that duct assembly, cover the open end with a plactic bag to keep water from getting in there. You dont want to suck water up through your air intake. You WILL seize your nice clean engine. This is also why you need your newly cleaned filter to be dry before oiling and attaching.
Step one, buy a commercial steam cleaner.... But if you dont have $1500 for a used steam cleaner, carpet cleaner cans (with the scrubber) and microfibers do the job. the carpet cleaner works great on cloth seats too. I cleaned a bench seat from a 92 F250 that was a construction truck it's whole life and it looked almost brand new after I was done, aside from a small tear from wear.
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I just posted my newest SUPER CLEAN video on how to Super Clean your Wheels and remove 2yrs of brake dust, tar, and stains: ruclips.net/video/5zZyiY23OpY/видео.html
First (I have a Ford Fiesta too btw)
Hey man Ik this video was a while back but can u make a more detailed video on how to clean and get rid of surface rust in your engine bay metals, thanks bro
@@mikhailmanalili3394 metal wire brush and sandpaper
Yes! I love w this!
@@chrisfix I just bought myself a Nissan Skyline ER34 GTT and unfortunately they're prone for having rust on the strut towers which mine unfortunately has but I have yet to know if it's only the top plate or if it's deeper, in order to restore the strut tower in the bay does a metal wire dremel such as the one you used in the video and sandpaper suffice? And I assume for sanding it would be working from a grittier grit to a softer grit? Thanks for your videos man as these are going to be extremely useful when my car arrives as it is in rough shape.
I love that Chris has helped me realize that my car is not as scary to understand like some impossible math equation that I thought it was. Saving me tons of money and I'm finally learning about my car and how it works lol.
That’s awesome to hear and exactly why I make these videos!
@@chrisfix outstanding RUclips channel behavior chris! Well done for keeping so in touch with your past videos!
Me too, and I’m a 70 year old woman who now details her own car thanks to this young man!
Honestly...
Yeah mechanics love to want to make you think it's far more complicated than it actually is.
Been stupidly depressed and anti social. Never thought car videos would cheer me up. I think Chris’s happy attitude and love for what he’s doing is why he’s such a great teacher
Glad you enjoy the videos!
You're not alone man... a lot of depression in the world these days, keep your head up and do things that make you happy.
Praying for you. Feel better man.
Has it gotten any better lately?
@@chrisfixin Pakistan, we wash engine bay with diesel amd water mixed, what you recommend is it good?
Most positive engine cleaning video, I have ever seen. 6 years later watching this, and loved the energy you demonstrated in this video, well done!
Thanks a lot!
Hey Mr. Fix, thanks so much for this video! I'm a 20-somethin college gal and former car-hater who was gifted a car at 230,000mi and your videos have taught me how to love and care for my vehicle with genuine interest. After replacing all of the fluids, I spent the whole day today following your tutorial and detailed the mechanical hellscape that is a Hyundai engine bay, and while my results weren't as phenomenal as yours, the car probably hasn't looked this good since it first rolled off the lot all those miles ago! Thank you for your informative videos, and for teaching me to love working on these crazy machines. - Jackie
Thanks a lot Jackie! I'm glad the videos have taught you how to care for your car! I'm sure it will last many more miles!
I too used to be a car hater. but now i feel pride in keeping mine nice, and these videos have helped tremendously.
It's strange that 25k people would thumbs down for a gentleman providing a cleaning tutorial. That's bloody barmy
Those weren't people, they were 25k pigs that like to get around in a garbage scowl.
Yes you could put a pic of two little innocent children holding hand with God & you would get thousands of dislikes. I would imagine that after you clean your first engine the others are very easy.
It's like my mom used to say: Some people aren't happy unless they're unhappy.
@@bobmill4824 The easiest way to spot a jackass on the Internet is when they use the word "genius".
They tell people not to clean the engine bay because most people do it by driving to the self-sever car wash, spraying the bay with soapy water, power washing the soap off, and then immediately driving it off. You may have missed it, but that's not what he's doing here. He's going out of his way to protect the electronics from high-pressure water. If the electronics were so sensitive that getting any water on them caused a problem, everybody's car would break down if they drove it in the rain.
I honestly think people get paid to scroll thru RUclips and hit the dislike button. It can be a video of grass or the sun and it'll have 10k dislikes. I think they just need to get rid of the damn button and tell the haters to suck it. Just my opinion
My friend's do not understand why I spend so much time fixing and cleaning my 289,000 mile 1999 Honda Odyssey EX mini-van. I tell them, "Because Chris Fix is teaching me how to make the damn thing last forever". You're one hell of a good mechanic and I appreciate all of your vids. Thank you.
Kik Stitch you spend time and money fixing it?? My 2000 Ford F-250 has 300,000 miles on it, I spend nothing to repair it...just change your oil about once a year and that’s it....
@@freedom1439 Then you dont know the value of money he earned that car with hard work and wants to keep it
mängu kood lol your funny.....
@@freedom1439 i wonder how your car last that long
Nur Iman that’s all that’s required....read your owners manual.....change oil about once a year......the oil manufacturers have fooled the public
Dude your work ethic and the way you break down problems into smaller jobs is truly amazing. Inspirational. Not gonna lie
Thanks a lot!
@@chrisfix dude, if you ran for president, I would vote for you.
🤓🤓
This is the lesson of Mathematics. This is how we transfer the same principles of problem solving. Break them down, follow the steps.
@@dope1974 @chrisfix this country lmao
I'm building out my garage so that I can work on my car more effectively thanks to you and Cleetus. Thanks for everything you do, Chris. You're a national treasure.
Awesome! Are you building a pole barn or your just renovating your current space?
@@chrisfix I'm using an existing space! I moved in about 8 months ago and the house is brand new so I figured I'd get the most out of it. I had the floor epoxied and I'm buying a ton of storage. I've been binging your videos to get some ideas on what projects to do to warm up. I just refilled my bottle of soapy woder and now I'm looking at expanding my existing tool collection. You're the man, Chris!
I love how his videos are timeless, it doesn't seem like this video is 3 years old at all
That's one of the goals with all the videos!
I know...right
I'm still watching!
Same!!
for real it’s like unexplainable
This video is a masterclass in making a RUclips video. The contest is almost irrelevant. It's Chris's awesome attitude and personality, and the way he delivers the content that grabs you, holds your attention, gives you hope that you are fully capable of doing a dreaded task all by yourself, and gifts you the skills to get it done. I am a medium-to-advanced DIYer and I never stop learning something from Chris. Thank you!
Jesus loves you alot trust in His death 4 salvation and be saved from eternal hell
You nailed it on the head! I don't know a thing about cars, but this video was suggested....and somehow I managed to sit through the entire thing without wanting to fast-forward. I actually enjoyed it!
@@Fit4Ccalm down. You can keep your hole in shape for your lord but don't force that upon others. That's on the raypee side.
You tell him boss
I was thinking the same thing. No way this guy brought out 4 different cars and went through it all like a training class. Truly amazing content!
Hey Maaaan... as an old time car guy, I really enjoyed this vid - But more, I enjoyed your PRESENTATION! No slacker dude with his dog barking constantly in the background, and forgetting his lines, and the wind blowing across the mic, etc... EASY to understand every step and process... GREAT cam and audio work and excellent editing!!! You can not only be proud of your detailing, but proud of the work that went into this DIY vid! Phunny enuf, I was just thinking about cleaning up the engine bay on my '90 Olds a few days ago when I changed the oil.... now I know - it HAS to be done! Thanks, Chris.
Crazy that he still responds so so many comments 50M views and 6 years later. You’re a King Chris 👑
I some how stumbled across this video, when I wasn't even looking to clean my engine bay. I ended up watching basically every video you have. Even without needing to do anything on my vehicle. There is just so much time, effort, and instruction in every single video. You earned a sub from the most non-car person on the planet.
GET WREKT same
Blaque
me too...or I ll just hire some Mexi ans to clean my car..
DoctorKnow956 DoctorKnow956 you lazy ass..
Same here and I don't even have a car. XD
lol a little crowd of us here
I can’t believe that you’re still replying to comments to a three year old video. I really like how you’re positive btw
Thanks a lot! I spend 4 hours every day going back and reading comments!
@@chrisfix that's awesome of you!
@@chrisfix Umm, probably the most geniune guy on RUclips, MashaAllah. Thank you man....you put be in the feel good vibes
ChrisFix wow that’s dedication
@@chrisfix ohh man. That's ultimate dedication for us. Thanks mate.
Not only are Chris' videos informative and highly useful, he does them with a very positive, upbeat, cheerful attitude. Great work, Chris!
One of the best tutorial I have ever seen. Organized, deep, detailed, right to the point and well explained.
Thanks a lot!
Chrisfix I honestly have to say your videos and your channel is definitely in the Top 10 on RUclips.
1. You dont clickbait
2. Your videos are Highly entertaining
3. It's not a waste of time and its fun learning and see what you do every video
Thanks for not making me bored and your tips helped me a lot!
I can't argue against any of your reasons.
redneckchristian666 cc
Absolutely true. I have only two subscriptions - my brother and ChrisFix. In 45 years of keeping my own cars on the road he is the only person who makes sense 100% of the time.
this guy is still hearting comments in 2019. what a dude. that's a sub.
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So you subscribed cause he still hearts comments 🤔thats lame and all for the wrong reasons!!
Joshua Deacon lmfao!!!!
Stfu ! Ughnoyying!,!
Dude, I know that the vast majority of comments all say this same thing, but seriously, thank you for making these. You are truly doing a service to vehicle owners everywhere, and you're doing a fantastic job of demystifying car repair. Thank you for the work you're doing, and I wish you many continued years of great success!
Man. I've got to tell you--I have seen a lot of other very unprofessional engine-cleaning videos. I mean, there is a lot of enthusiasm out there, and that's great. But what you have done here is absolutely SUPERB. Thank you SO MUCH. If every video could be this clear and professional, it would change the RUclips atmosphere forever!
Thanks a lot!
Well said!
It took me 6 hours on a 2009 Camry I was selling and I followed all directions. I would say I got an extra $1000 when I sold it, the engine compartment looked amazing.
Those 6 hours of detail and 21:58 minutes of the video paid off
Awesome! I'm sure it came out great!
I have the exact same vehicle. Good to know
I bought a mercedes about 10 years ago, the engine bay was filthy when I bought it and still filthy when I sold it five years later. lol
Cbf1A lmao
Chapters -
00:00:00 Best way to clean your engine
00:01:21 Common Products used
00:02:07 Step 1 - Preparation
00:02:28 Step 1.1 - Disconnect battery
00:04:24 We are not using a pressure washer
00:04:44 Precautions - Do not get water into these parts
00:05:15 Step 2 - Dry Clean
00:05:38 Tools used - Brushes and vacuum
00:09:13 Step 3 - Wet Clean
00:09:58 Tools used
00:10:19 Step 3.1 - Cover the bulk of the engine
00:10:48 Step 3.2 - Cleaning the hood
00:11:32 Step 3.3 - Cleaning the engine bay
00:13:03 Step 3.4 - Cleaning the engine
00:16:07 Step 4 - Dry
00:17:07 Step 5 - Detailing hood and engine bay
00:18:12 Step 5.1 - Detail all the rubber and plastic surfaces
00:19:57 Step 5.2 - Using pain markers
Hey @chrisFix, I am a big fan and would love to get in touch with you. I have sent out an email a few months back. Looking forward to hearing from you.
Uh ohhh a "Stan" lol
@@m42037 ?
@@user_9477 Stan the song by Eminem, the guy said he's a big fan and wants to get a hold of you, looking forward to hearing from you" He wants to be your friend" 😅😅😅
"Pain Markers"
@@kaldo_kaldo it's where u mark the pain in ur back after ur done from all the bending over lol
Great video dude. I'm a professional mechanic for Lamborghini and Aston Martin Beverly hills. I wanted to let you (and everyone else) know that in my professional opinion, from a mechanical standpoint, every caution and every recommendation was accurate. (About covering the engine, not spraying connectors and the components you mentioned with high pressure water, using the right protectant for plastics and rubber) seriously... well done. I learned a couple things too. :)
I also subbed.
I use a spray silicon lubricant instead of the trim restore around the engine. It repels water away from electrical connections and keeps rubber from drying out and cracking.
Mad respect.
Kevin in the back don't worry, he's a mechanical engineer
Oh my god! You work on over priced tractors bro. Noting special
I always come back to the Ole Chris Fix videos 😊
just picked up a 2000 Ranger with 225k miles on it. You can guess easily that majority of the parts needed replaced. But i snagged it for $800, and it ran, had a new timing belt, and some other new minor parts. watched some videos, replaced the entire front suspension due to rust and bad ball joints, new spark plugs, wires, and ignition coils, new exhaust due to the old one having holes through it, and a new power steering pump. It runs and rides great now!
Watched the coolant flush video, about to do that in the coming week, watching this video now to clean the engine bay because there's oil and dirt nearly everywhere, so I need to find leaks lol.
Keep up the great work dude. I'll never stop watching 👍
Did this on my 22 year old truck that was used exclusively on dirty and muddy roads, never had its engine bay cleaned, pretty much as bad as you could have it. And it turned out fantastic. Extremely good video Chris🤘🤘
How long did it take you?
@@johnbaker6466 honestly about 4-5 hours😭 but it was worth it
@@macs2765 thanks for the reply! Nice to see something realistic, I know it was probably bad but I’m sure for a first timer it could end up taking a lot longer than what he’s saying!
Ah man i would have loved to see the before and after of this
@macs2765 how did you get the mud out of your radiator? Mine has a ton of mud caked on the back of it (facing the engine) and I think it’s starting to make my engine overheat. I wish @chrisfix showed the cleaning of the muddy truck’s engine bay and showed how to wash out the radiator and fans, etc. from caked on mud.
I just popped my hood and went through an automatic car wash to clean mine. Doesn’t start anymore but at least she’s clean 💪🏾
seriously
don't do this. it will bend your hood and who knows what else
@@allseeingeyezz only the first time
Good tip, thanks
Lmao
I’m so sorry Chris.. I’ve been seeing this video pop up on my recommendation’s for 3 years & never clicked on it /: It’s 2020 now & it’s seriously a regret of mine! I watched this video yesterday, spent about 5 hours cleaning my 2001 IS300’s engine bay today! I would bet it hasn’t been touched since it was brand new.. It turned out amazing! 💯 All credit & respect goes to you man, thank you! I’m so happy I finally took the time, I’m grateful to now be subscribed to you & consuming all the content that I’ve missed out on 🙏🏼
& yes I did eat off of it.. 🍎 🍷
Ditto Nino :} )
Neighbour: Mom he is talking to his engine now
This is exactly the equivalent of a make-up tutorial that women like
Seldom have truer words been said!
Be blessed. 🙂
I'm a woman and I'd rather watch this 😂
I'm a Lady that watches both🤣 and this specifically has the most views from me way over 20 times
Hey, watch yourself dude. I'd much rather watch this than makeup tutorials
Ps I’m a girl cars are awesome makeup is dumb there’s no point
The amount Of time and effort that went into making this video plus also editing it man you are actually a person who cares about people if no one has thanked you let me be the first and thank you for helping us save money on detailing!!! We appreciate you for this video! ❤️️
Thanks a lot Ricardo! I try to take my time and produce quality content you want to actually watch and that doesnt waste your time! I want my video to be a one stop shop for you to know what to do whether cleaning a car or fixing it.
ChrisFix what if we can't take out the car battery I have a dodge avenger and it's in a hard place to take out
I completely agree - one of the reasons I'm subscribed is because he goes above and beyond.
granted he does care about us and our viewing experience he also gets paid the better his videos do so theres a lot of incentive to making them good.
soxredsox He deserves to get paid good but if you watch his videos he does everything with excellence! That's just part of who he is!
Boy do i feel dumb I've been eating off my dirty engine for years now.
I'mnosuperman lmfao that is great
Even if I super cleaned my engine to dine off of, where does he even get a sandwich like that??
Realistically Dazed did you have a stroke?
You get used to it.......don't be ashamed......
Your mistake was to eat off a cold dirty engine.
Some dude mentioned you as a meme in a vid called something like "car culture changed 2012-2022", now I cant stop watching your vids, they are truly a holly grail for us beginners and vets for what I can see, cheers.
Thanks a lot!
The absoloute greatest mechanic RUclipsr to exist. 5 years later still the most informative and captivating video and tutorial.
Thanks a lot!
Hey Chris, I work exclusively on aluminum (aircraft world) a nylon abrasive wheel is better for the aluminum. Metal wire wheels actually cause holes into the aluminum. Which will help deteriorate the aluminum over time
Yeah I nylon brush wheel would probably have been better, the steel wire wheel will cut through that aluminum
He's a child for cripes sake, he has a lot to learn!
@@jrambo7495 cringe
Good tip thanks man!
Damn I wish I saw this before I want to town on my aluminum lol
You should sell a “ChrisFix” kit that contains all of those tools in an easy/convenient to carry bag!
That’s a cool idea
ChrisFix yeah! I ended up buying most of these tools so I can try it out on my car next week during my time off from work.
I just hope I find a convenient way to store them so I don’t have to go looking for them the next time I detail 😂
What better than a ChrisFix bag!
@@chrisfix I'd buy a ChrisFix kit like that
I agree and would purchase just put it in the link below the video please and thank you 😁
@@chrisfix i would buy without a doubt
I have seen this so many times and for so long (years) but it is a great, informative video. I did my engine bay by hand with a metal wire brush on the metal (intake manifold and other metal parts) and I took out my battery (cleaned that with a armor all wipes) and the tray cleaned that too.
I also cleaned the fenders, the radiator support, and all I could with the wipes.
Then I took off the light assembly (front and back) and cleaned them too.
With all that work, I felt happy, the bay and car felt cooler, and It was easier for in the future to find any issues like leaks or damaged parts.
Items I used:
Armor All wipes
Leather and vinyl spray cleaner
1 whole bounty hand towel
4-5 hours of cleaning and detailing.
Great work Chrisfix
Hello, young man. I used your method to clean the engine bay of one of my cars. It worked very well. There were some things I did differently, though. The car is a 2007 Mercury Milan Premier V6 AWD. Removing parts from under the hood would have been very time consuming, so I worked around everything. I used Back To Black on the plastics, rubbers, and flat black components and Rust Reformer on the few rusty parts. The aluminum valve cover was a mess, so I did my best with a brass brush connected to my cordless drill and finished it off with that canned cottony polishing stuff. It didn't come out real good, but it's definitely better than it was. I also took the battery tray completely out which made a lot of room for cleaning and to lube my transmission shifter cable connection. I used spray on lithium grease for that and the hood release mechanism. It looks real good for a 10 year old car with 127,000 miles on it. Anyway, thanks for getting me going with your video.
For someone who is a car novice, these videos you make are perfect. I spent 9 years as a dealership tech and get asked all the time "how do I......?" And my reply is usually "RUclips search 'Chris Fix', he probably has a video for that."
Awesome that's the goal!
I am not a car person AT ALL but Im a huge DIYer for carpentry. You just convinced me the car is not so scary. Thanks so much! This video is really exemplary quality, you are a great presenter. awesome channel
Awesome! If you can work with wood you can fix your car!
Thank you! I have been wanting to clean my engine but have been afraid of messing up the electronics. Most of the engine cleaning videos I have seen have not inspired confidence that there process was safe. Yours appears both safe an thorough. I now look forward to cleaning my engine.
This is one of the best videos I’ve ever seen. Clear instructions. Clear audio and video. Easy to understand voice. No ‘ummms’ and ‘ahhs’. Very well thought out.
Who are the 22,000 morons that gave this a thumbs down?
Nathan Voss
"Who are the 22,000 morons that gave this a thumbs down?" Skateboarders or old Monza owners.
22.000 people i think they are lazy people
@@vinyltapelover why skateboarders tho?
@@meepowned4613 Maybe I could have said vintage Union skatesJ ust having some fun...don't take it seriously.
probably someone that does not think that permanent marker is good way to fix rust marks in your car.
I could watch you clean these engines all day. It's so satisfying.
Thanks!
Now, if he could just clean my car too.
just close the fucking hood and you are good to go, no need to waste 2 hours cleaning it.
@spqr101010 Ever heard of working on your car? It's so much easier.
this isnt "working on your car" just cleaning parts that dont need to be cleaned, i mean if its really dirty and preventing damage to the engine i get it, but cleaning the fucking engine bay can do more harm then good if you dont know what you are doing.
Holy Jeez... This guy is truly the hero we NEED, but don't deserve.
You're truly a blessing man, I'm really glad I stumbled upon this channel some time ago.
Ignatius
Ignatius gfffgffffffffffff
Ignatius ppl point
ROFL!!!!!!!!!
Michael Miner
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This guy is easily in the top 5 tubers in this field; he's a pro. With that said, you can get the engine wet if you know what you're doing, and I wouldn't recommend it if you don't have experience. When you're wetting it, it's important to keep the alternator covered and something stopping the intake up. With the battery disconnected, you won't mess up anything electrical, but make sure you've blown out all the connection points with compressed air. Again, if you're experienced, you can use a degreaser, but don't let it dry, and make sure it's thoroughly rinsed. Soap and water won't clean everything. You will need something stronger sometimes.
My OCD doing backflips. The sound bites are perfect timing. Your enthusiasm got me pumped - here I go! Appreciate ya!
My OCD: "2 hours? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. Hope you don't have plans this week."
"Perfect timing." Glad someone said it. I am not alone.
Just realized how satisfying it is to watch other people cleaning stuff.
The only thing better than that would be watching Chris clean our cars! I have a feeling his final result will still be better than my attempt any day.
Check out the guy who does free landscaping for people with overgrown lawns
So I split my engine down the center and now my Car won't start
CHALLENGERGAMING 😂👌🏽
don't worry, this is normal challenger. once you clean it and put it back together with duct tape and super glue it should start right up.
dont forgett to make new rubber seals
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Flexseal and you'll be good. Trust me, bro, I know what I'm talking about. :P
Bro I live in a different part of the world, and just bought my 1st car recently, and your video is extremely helpful! Your attitude, and attention to details made me watch the whole vid, even though I'm not going to wash my car's engine for now (cause it's too cold here). You are a friend everyone needs! Thank you for your help for new drivers my man, and keep doing what you are doing. Best of luck to you Chris.
Its been 3 years and he still liking comments
Of course!
@@chrisfix @ChrisFix man!! take a bow 🙏🏼🙌.. I can imagine the EFFORTS you put. You are an INSPIRATION ACTUALLY.
If possible please make a video of your journey, work life balance, dedication thing?! 👌etc definitely it gonna be a motivation for many!!
Bdw Your new subscriber with lots of love from INDIA 🇮🇳
it's a bot bra. See if it like this comment.
@@socialist_king a bot? Seriously? I hope thats a joke, he literally said once that he uses 4 hours everyday to respond and reply to comments
@@Maldalf nah bra I doubt. I could write a script for you that would do it in less than a second, whilst keeping the context.
Just used all this info to clean my 300zx engine bay, I must say it turned out great. But now how do i clean all the grease, dirt, and grime out of my wife's toothbrush?
Oven cleaner works great on engine bays. Watch out for aluminum though, it leaves a white chalk.
D Rutt 1969 ? he didnt ask how to clean that and he was joking
oven cleaner acts like paint remover. plz don't try that
Sharayah Green savagery!!
How the fuck did you find room for a toothbrush in the engine bay of your 300zx??
This is about my 14th time watching this.... Its just so satisfying as a car guy
Glad you are enjoying the video!
Same, probably watched it 100 times haha and shared it a few too😍
Coulda super cleaned two engine bays by now!
that is better than any self help video. If everyone watched it the world would be a better place. great to see someone who cares so much, knows what they are doing and does a great job.
I'm not even a car guy and it's still super satisfying
hey chris i’ve been watching your videos for so many years this video came up in my recommended and dude. 48 million views. you deserve everything you have bro. i’d watch these videos in some of the lowest times of my life and something about you saying “hey guys” genuinely made everything better. I love to see how far you’ve come. keep it up man❤️
Thanks a lot! I'm glad the videos helped you out when things were rough!
ChrisFix: "It should take you 2 hours total."
Me: "This is gonna be an all day job."
When he said 2 hours I was like if he was my manager i would be fired
Me too...
And probably get drunk during the process.
Dude, my wife and I both tackled our 2015 V6 Mustang this after noon starting at like 3pm. We still weren't done after we lost sunlight. Had to resort to flashlights to attempt to finish the plastic protection and still was only able to half ass it until almost 8pm. Granted, the engine bay has never been cleaned, but it looked roughly as dirty as Chris's mustang, so I thought we would have similar results. While it does look ten times better than it did, it's still far from looking new. We're going to repeat the entire process again hopefully next weekend and bust out some cotton swabs because there are SO many hard to reach spots that seem impossible to get to even with wire brushes, pipe cleaners, a ton of soapy water, and detailing brushes.
As long as you get everything prepped and ready, it won't take you as long as you think!
Two hours i can detail motor in 30 minute better then that but i a professional detailer
Love going back and watching your older vids, this one from almost 3yrs ago and still super helpful. Great job and your hard work is paying off, wow how your channel has grown. Keep up the great work!
Thanks a lot
Omg my two favourite you tubers in one place !!!!!
Same here man, Chris just has one of those voices I can listen to for several videos straight and his videos almost always work perfectly for what I’m doing.. he also almost always answers my DMs, comments, and more so even though he’s popular he feels like a real person. I find myself watching his videos even when I’m not doing work! Haha thanks Chris I hope we can meet some day!
2 years later I’m still watching this video
Your editing, tone of your voiceover, and the way you present your subject matter are all EXCELLENT! The video keeps moving right along so it doesn't stagnate, and it still explains everything in crisp detail. It feels as though nothing has been left out, but still managed to keep it at a short 20 minute video. Well done!
EDIT: oh, and the camera work is great too! Very good detail.
Honestly, there isn't any sort of criticism I could think to offer to improve the way you do things.
Used my toothbrush instead of pipe cleaner it worked well, but now it tastes weird when I brush my teeth.
Only 20 likes what a shame it needs more
Try brushing teeth with the pipe cleaner....works always
I’m a woman and I can honestly say this is way more enjoyable to watch than a make up tutorial! Excellent video, Thanks! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I'm glad you found the video enjoyable! Thanks a lot!
Thats because your probably a butch....
@@deezostrong6303lol
@@arteonyx hahaha
Finally a women found this helpuf more than a mameup tutorial thank lord
I love how excited you sound in the video. Makes the whole thing much better to watch. Thanks for the tips and tricks!
I need someone like Chris to keep me motivated while I do this stuff. Like a personal trainer, but for maintenance. "C'mon one more! You can do it! Just think of how clean it'll be when you're done! Feel the burn!"
@@electrontube Right? "That bolt is pretty rusted but you got this! Oh no, it broke? That's okay! It's a learning experience and I'll show you how to fix it!"
ChrisFix gives me the confidence I need to actually fully enjoy my car. I feel like I can tackle anything that has to do with my car thanks to his videos. Thank you ChrisFix!
Awesome! Thanks a lot!
ChrisFix the amount of dedication you put into your RUclips channel like going back and replying to questions. Thanks for being a youtuber not in it for the money.
Seriously he's the best. ChrisFix videos are so satisfying and i recently fixed my reverse lights thanks to him. Gave me the confidence to go looking for the switch on my manual transmission because the fuses and globes were both fine. Found it under the air filter, disconnected and cleaned it and instantly fixed my problems. Thanks ChrisFix for helping an Aussie bloke feel useful 😂.
Ok boomer
@@KpR333 Grow up and be an adult.
6 years late but this video has helped me understand my car in a new light. No longer do I see cleaning and checking my engine as complex physics, but a task I genuinely feel like I can do even though I know nothing about cars :)
I always complain to my husband about him spending too much time on his car, but here I am at 12 AM watching how to super clean an engine bay. This was so satisfying.
Lol glad you enjoyed the video
the only part i didnt find satisfying was when he painted his camera lens
it just kills me when he does that
@@aidankuster1333 haha I thought that part was pretty cool
@G1zm0 abizmo hahaha WOOOOOOW
Nice...
Just wanted to say an FYI do NOT use a normal vacuum to suck up water. Vacuums like Shopvacs have their electronics isolated and rated for water so are safe. Great video man!
Too late for that
@@Hoofhackamore rip
Obvious dude
^ not obvious
he actually put "soapy wooder" on the bottle! 😂😂
honestly though you put so much work and effort into detail and quality when you do these jobs and also in producing the videos you make. blows me away! keep being amazing
I recently got a brand-new 2024 Kia Forte and this channel has been doing absolute wonders for helping me learn how to appropriately show overwhelming pride in my ride. Thank you so much.
Congrats on the new car! Thanks a lot!
Its really remarkable to have people like you. Continue doing the good work. Am setting up my 1993 Suzuki Swift, its a standard transmission ( gear box). I fixed my starter yesterday without any prior experience before watching your video.
My name is Jaylee from Jamaica.
Chrisfix Big up Yuhself My Yute!!! Nuff Respect!
Thanks a lot Jaylee and nice work!
Out of all the engine bay cleaning videos i’ve seen, yours seems to be the safest one to do. Others cover the air intake and battery and proceed to spray the engine using a pressure washer.
OUTSTANDING video, to the point, you covered a lot of ground, no obnoxious music, one of the best tutorials I've seen on RUclips. I've done things like over the years, have had several show cars and always prided myself on my attention to detail, I learned so much from this video, Well Done!!
Great job, with fantastic instructions and results! The only thing that would worry me is, when using just the brushes or microfiber wrapped brushes, and fishing them into the tight spaces, I would worry about loosening, not completely removing, wires and harnesses. Not being a big time car guy would mean that I wouldn’t know what things weren’t making the correct connections. So, I will have to be much more careful when getting into the small spaces, or mostly skip them. Either way, the engine compartment will look tons better! Thanks again.
Sweet! Will need to give it a try, if I fail then getting a new car is my only hope for having a clean engine bay. 😂
Hello
@@riza5559 Hello sir
Aye I thought you own bikes only?
@@ekssdeexd2424 I have a car which I seldom use.
Wow, didnt expect to see u here saibot😂
Bad news: it'll take me 17 hours to accomplish this because of my OCD, and if my wife sees it, she'll expect just as much detail on the bathroom.
That comment made laugh hard. I know the feeling bro
Tell her to clean the bathroom herself.....
lol
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Chris Fix: Don't have a wife.
I used to think detailing was some magical thing i could never do. Your videos guided me through several super cleans on my own vehicles 11/10 this stuff works
Has 10 million subs and still responds to comments on a 7 year old video
What a legend
Ah, the good old days when those masks were only used for dust protection
Lol ikr I bought a bunch of masks for a purpose like this before hand
Laughs in doctor.
@@Bankable2790 The only problem is that they have expiration day, you can't buy them in bulk to storage them for a long time.
They work really good as a oil rag too
@@Jose04537 An expiration date really lmao
I hope you get a lot of money off this video, I can tell a lot of hard work and time was added to the video.
Thanks a lot Eduardo! The biggest reward is you guys learning and enjoying the video! I love getting the before and after pics you guys send me after watching a vid!
ChrisFix I'm still waiting for the wheel spacer video lol
Eduardo Rodriguez this is why he missed to upload every week
I don't even have a car yet, I just love your videos!!!
Awesome! When you get one you will be wayyyyy ahead of everyone else in knowledge about cars!
I don't even have drivers license
Łosoś Racing me too
SimpleGuy I'm 12 and i watch all of these videos
SimpleGuy same
Just cleaned my 2002 4Runner using this video. It's night and day. Came out so great. Wish I could attach before and after pics here. Thanks for the video!
You are an incredible dude. That video is better than any TV show I have watched in months. YOU are the MAN.
People will be watching this video for years to come and I was here within the first five minutes after it was uploaded. Pretty cool.
ChrisFix, keep up the amazing content!
Awesome man! Glad the videos are helpful!
Exactly.
Bruh this video gonna have 10 million views one day, soon enough
7 months later, it has 11 million views!
It's 2024 and I just found him today while looking for what not to get wet under the hood when cleaning. Great job with cleaning and presentation.
Sir?, how much microfiber towels do you need?
ChrisFix: yes
how i get are they good?
@@stevethea5250 They sell them eveeywhere advance auto zone Wal-Mart they are good. You can wash and reuse with reg detergent just don't use dryer sheets or fabric softener it effects the fabric 💕
@@stevethea5250 Check the description of the video, the links are there.
Enough
Steve Thea and they dont scratch your paint.
Car wash companies hate this man for figuring out this one secret
lol
This video is amazing, perfect for newbies to this stuff like me. Not only do you walk through every step, but you gave us links to all the products you are using so we don't need to spend hours searching for them or waste money buying the wrong items. Thank you for taking the time to make this video
I just wanted to say the way that he sounds all the time on his videos is very inspiring and it makes a person thinks that the job isn't so hard after all great job Chris you are in a role model because of your voice is very uplifting
I know I love it, though it makes everything seem like a piece of cake and then when everything goes horribly wrong you’re left crying on your driveway covered in grease blood and tears it stings that little extra
Sounds like Tony hawk lol
I just discovered your site, very informative and yes, your monologue is very uplifting, but, your speaking voice is clear and perfect for instruction videos. At times you get excited and speak a little faster for us old guys, but I just back up and listen again. I look forward to viewing more of your videos Chris! Thank you !
Chris could shut down the car repair industry if he trained his employees one by one and started his own chain of repair shops across the country. Facts
No because labour costs money
I highly doubt someone who doesnt even know the difference in a distributor and a coil pack would go far in the auto repair industry 🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️
No.
That's the whole point of his channel, cheap front yard, DIY repairs.
If he started a repair shop it would conflict with his whole channel.
It's not the matter of the training, in fact, a mechanic probably has more mechanical knowledge of vehicles than him.
@@jeffglover262 i highly doubt anybody gives a shit about what you think
Arjun Arun i highly suspect you must or you wouldnt have commented,this guy needs to stick to sewing instead of mechanic work
ChrisFix I have been subscribed to your channel for the last couple of years and without a doubt you have the best instructional videos on RUclips by far. I appreciate the thoughtfulness and hard work you put into every video. It really shows your commitment to providing an exceptional and VERY informative video. Great work!!! Thank you, Thank you!!
Thanks a lot William!
Chris - your videos are exceptional. Your camera work, editing, explanation of what you’re doing is simply awesome! I’ve been wanting to clean my engine, and thanks to you I have the confidence to do it.
::☝::
Wow! His pipes must be huge. Those brushes are more like bottle brushes. I bet he keeps his bongs really nice
you are a youtuber who fully deserves every single sub you have,
you are a detailing genius and break down how it isn't as hard as
everyone seems to think.keep up the awesome work.
Thanks a lot man!
I love your corvette too,i just bought a clean(relatively) 1986 trans am and my mullet is growing in as we speak.im going to have to get busy cleaning ,modding and making it into my dream car as i slowly amass parts to make this a bit more fun to drive.it has the ridiculously underpowered lg4 305 but luckily its saving grace is the 5 speed,positraction and 4 wheel disk brakes.
big qweppppppppp
big daddio 🏩💒
2:06 Step 1: Preparation
5:12 Step 2: Dry Clean
9:09 Step 3: Wet Clean
16:07 Step 4: Dry
17:06 Step 5: Detailing
No step 1 is go to sleep and dream your doing all this
Thank you good sir
Lmao my auto maintenance class asked for the 5 steps for the assignment 👌👌thanks
L.V I dream I have a car
Step 1 is setting your respawn point
I can not believe that this video is seven years old. Absolute gem of a channel you've got Chris. Thank you
Chris: “get your dust mask on”. Everyone in march 2020: “WE DONT HAVE ANY MORE”
George Hauck lmao
🤣🤣🤣🤣
George Hauck 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
George Hauck lmfao
Too true lol
Dude, you are an absolute godsend. Your attention to detail, thorough explanation, scientific knowledge and balls-out enthusiasm have guided me from engine ignorance to badass chick mechanic!! I learn something new with every new video. I owe you big time.
Hello
👋 Hi
Glad to hear the videos have been helpful!
You definitely break it down so that almost anyone can follow along and do these things that feel daunting, or as many, (myself included sometimes) are just plain ignorant to. The cost-effective and alternative methods are great as well. You are a Legend as far as I'm concerned! You help so many people. The biggest High Five man!
I am a woman, but there is something so beautiful about keeping your car neat and clean even under the hood. I got lucky about 5 years ago and found a Toyota with less than 40k miles on it. After driving for 3 months when I check my oil.. it looked so clean that you could pour that oil into another car. I wouldn't without knowing if it's safe.. but that's how clean the oil runs through my car. I was used to driving older cars with black oil on the dip stick so I was obsessed with keeping my vehicle in the most prestine condition that I can manage.
The thing I love the most about my car is that all the parts are covered with caps and plastic protectors. I wipe everything off regularly just to keep everything looking new.
I saw a man pressure washing the leaves off in a car wash bay one day.. and I wasn't sure if I should do that with my car so I just used gloves and my hands and cleaned. I used a spray bottle and cloths .
Im happy that I found a video like this that goes in depth about every part. I strongly appreciate the preparation and detailing steps. Your voice is so engaging! 😊😊😊😊❤ Thxx
I'm from UK and this guy has made my day on RUclips. In one day I've learned a lot. He's a blessed genius and deserves millions more subscribers.
God bless you guys from Uk! You said it man!!
this dude is living the American dream
Chilling outside his house on a warm sunny day and deepcleaning a red Ford Mustang
while being paid $$$$
and being rich enough to afford healthcare
@@Crouder im unemployed and medicaid literally pays everything lol
The first few Chris Fix videos I watched were spoofs so it took me a while to realise that this was a genuine, informative video.
And very well done it is, too.
Great enthusiasm, hugely informative with lots of tips that wouldn't be obvious to the uninformed.
Chris narrates his videos with so much enthusiasm and inflection that it's impossible to get bored.
Great stuff!
Great vid! There's one thing I'd add that you didn't touch on because none of these cars had one.
If you have a K&N or other cold air intake where the filter is basically an exposed cone, take the filter off even if you aren't planning on removing the main intake ductwork. You really don't want to get that filter wet if you're not ready to clean, dry, and re-oil it. However, this would be a great time to do just that. Do it before the rest of the engine bay so the filter has more time to dry.
If you're not going through the enormous headache of removing that duct assembly, cover the open end with a plactic bag to keep water from getting in there. You dont want to suck water up through your air intake. You WILL seize your nice clean engine. This is also why you need your newly cleaned filter to be dry before oiling and attaching.
Just finished my first engine bay cleaning! Thank you as ever for the clear easy directions! On to the next car!
Hello Claudia
@@danielwatte347 this isn’t LinkedIn
how many miles/kilometers did it last clean?
This video is 4 years old cool he's still responding to people
@@danielwatte347 Probably a scammer looking to scam that lady. Idiot!
MAKE A HOW TO SUPER CLEAN YOUR INTERIOR.
LIKE IF YOU AGREE!!!
Step one, buy a commercial steam cleaner....
But if you dont have $1500 for a used steam cleaner, carpet cleaner cans (with the scrubber) and microfibers do the job. the carpet cleaner works great on cloth seats too. I cleaned a bench seat from a 92 F250 that was a construction truck it's whole life and it looked almost brand new after I was done, aside from a small tear from wear.
I am looking for a car with a dirty interior! My friend says she has one so we will see!
That would be awesome!
You're the best ChrisFix!
ChrisFix great job
ChrisFix you can do mine 😂😂😂
That engine bay shines brighter than my future
How to superclean your future coming soon!
I'll be waiting for that... lol
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