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Old 03-01-2013, 10:18 PM
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Steam after carwash?

Went through the touchless carwash today, then when I parked at home I immediately noticed a whole bunch of steam coming out of my hood and grille. Could feel quite a bit of heat coming from the grille too. Just wondering if this is normal? Did I get something wet at the carwash that I wasn't supposed to?
Old 03-01-2013, 10:42 PM
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Hot engine + water = steam. Normal.

Getting it wet under the hood is not a problem as many people think. I just got finished washing down my engine bay. Degreaser. Soap. Water hose. No problem.
Old 03-01-2013, 11:11 PM
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Especially since it looks like you're in Canada, so I'm assuming it's pretty cold. That will cause it to be a lot more noticeable than in the middle of the summer.
Old 03-02-2013, 10:08 AM
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I'll notice steam coming out of my grill after driving in the rain and parking the car. Normal.
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Yes, this is normal.
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Ok good, thanks all!
Old 03-03-2013, 07:46 PM
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haha i freaked out when this first happened to me
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