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CARWASH WASHOUT NEED HELP PLEASE

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Hi im new here im hoping someone can please help me.I took my 2001 mustang to the carwash and sprayed my motor off.Now it will barely run Its not doing good at all I know i messed up, I already took all the wires off and dryed them but its still just put putting what else should i do?
 

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Hello...

Since the car wash, have you allowed the engine to get all the way to operating temperature?
 
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Never use high pressure when washing an engine. Like Noobz said, allow the motor to completely dry off. It shouldn't be an issue
 

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Wd 40 displaces water very well. Try it on wires,electric connections,ect. Good luck.
 
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