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Cleaning the EVO IX Engine Bay with Dawn Soap – Did It Work or Make Things Worse

LINKS Foam Attachment - https://amzn.to/3JReKRq Brushes - https://amzn.to/4m6nkcx A realistic engine bay refresh on a high-mileage 2006 Evo IX MR (4G63), using a *non-standard cleaner* to test what’s possible without pricey detailing products - Dawn Soap. This video documents the results and trade-offs so any car enthusiast can decide if a “simple” approach is worth it. *What’s covered* Quick prep: covering sensitive components (alternator, open connectors), battery disconnected/relocated unit bagged Warm-engine technique for easier degreasing (warm, not hot) Light foam, brush agitation, gentle low-pressure rinse, and air/leaf-blower dry Honest results on a \~98k-mile bay: heat-stained valve cover near the headers, scuffed intake piping, faded plastics/MAF housing, and signs that cleaning can reveal prior wear *Key takeaways* Dawn can cut surface grime Low pressure is safer than blasting; keep water away from exposed electrical For a truly “like new” bay, expect deeper work: plastic restoration, hardware refresh, polishing or repainting/wrinkle-coating the valve cover, and possibly replacing scratched components *Next steps planned* Plastic dressing and trim restoration Considering tubular headers (BSF) Hashtags #Evo9 #MitsubishiEvo #4G63 #EngineBayDetail #CarDetailing #DIYDetailing #JDM #ProjectGarage #evoix 00:00 Intro & Condition of the Evo IX (98k miles) 00:30 Warming the 4G63 before cleaning 01:10 Quick exterior wash & engine bay prep 02:05 Covering electrical & battery relocation hub 02:50 Step 1 – Dawn dish soap foam (non-traditional cleaner) 03:35 Step 2 – Agitating with detail brushes 04:00 Step 3 – Gentle rinse (no pressure washer) 04:30 Step 4 – Drying the engine bay 04:40 Step 5 – First impressions at the results 05:00 What cleaning revealed (heat stains, wear, scuffs) 06:00 Plastics, valve cover, and intake pipe condition 07:00 Next plans under the hood (headers, refinishing, restoration) 07:50 Channel update & upcoming giveaways