az4x4runner

Does it actually hurt anything to have some mud splashed in up into the enigne compartment? I've read some people here clean it when they are done but is it for looks or can the mud damage anything? I really can't see how it could.
Thanks for the info,
-Bryan

DubCab73

I see it like this....I take care of my truck like I would take care of myself, then I would clean my self right after I play in the mud. What can I say?...I just love my truck like that, and I'm sure others would agree in this forum. There's nothing much to brag about having mud on your truck. Just having a truck and actually using it proves something already....

Robinhood150

Mud acts as an insulator so your engine will run a little hotter. Also make sure there is no mud in the radiator, as this will drastically increase the engine temperatures. The longer you keep it there, the harder it is to get off because it gets baked on.

Also, for newer trucks that are still under warranty, if the engine is dirty then the dealer might be less inclined to cover any maintenance items.

Steve

az4x4runner

OK, thanks, I was just wondering though, I love my truck as well and I do plan on cleaning it, I was jsut wodnering if it damamged anything because I havent had the chance to clean the engine for a while now because of school and other stuff, I've cleaned the underside recently though (got it nice and clean, a lot of mud came off).. heh well thanks for the info.
-Bryan

Penguin of Doom

heh... Mud and dirt is an integral part of my truck... it's a rare day when there isn't a bunch of dirt flying around when i hit the freeway.


-Lance

p.s. Hi.. i'm new, i'll post up some pics of my truck soon