What is the best way to wash such a delicate engine like the VW cars?

I have noticed every time i wash the engine of my jetta a problem appears, like slow acceleration or the engine vibrates a lot, so i guess washing it the way im doing it is bad! I get it done with some kind of hose that shoots water in a vapor way but with pressure, i was told this was the best way. Is this true?What is the best way to wash such a delicate engine like the VW cars?All the car-techs I know have told me to never wash any engine with water. This also applies to steam or any other pressure treatment. Modern autos have sensitive electronics/computers ; they do not like moisture in any form. Would you wash your desktop/laptop?

If done regularly, all an engine needs is a wipe-down with perhaps a citrus based cleaner and a soft cloth.What is the best way to wash such a delicate engine like the VW cars?
Call a professional detailer and have your motor steam cleaned. There are many sensitive electronics under the hood of most cars on the road today, and if you just spray degreaser and pressure wash it or even use a garden hose for that matter you run the risk of doing thousands in damage. On a side note you also have to watch out when cleaning car engines as many states and im sure most other countries have strict laws prohibiting you from dropping any oil or chemicals such as that, that could drip from the engine during a rinse down and harm the environment.What is the best way to wash such a delicate engine like the VW cars?I'm assuming you have an older Jetta... 4 cylinder. perhaps? My sisters' Cabrio hated engine washes. The water would get into the distributor and cause it to misfire..



Honestly, I wouldn't wash it unless you remove the distributor.What is the best way to wash such a delicate engine like the VW cars?
Try washing the OUTSIDE of the car. Sensitive electronics in the engine are not designed for hose blasts.What is the best way to wash such a delicate engine like the VW cars?Back where I live, some fuel stations offer steam wash for the engine, if you can find one, you could get the engine steam washed.