How can I get all the mud off my undercarriage in winter?
Thread Starter
Seasoned Member
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 425
Likes: 0
From: Illinois
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L I6
How can I get all the mud off my undercarriage in winter?
I can't use a power washer because the surface I use it on will freeze over almost immediately. Should I just crawl under it in my garage and pull the majority off and maybe scrub the rest off? If so, what should I wash it off with?
Member
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 197
Likes: 0
From: Stillwater, NJ
Year: 1994
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 L AMC 242 High Output
Drive down to Florida, and use a hose there.
I kid - That would probably work... but what I usually do is use the power washer, and then salt the pad/driveway underneath so it won't freeze.
I kid - That would probably work... but what I usually do is use the power washer, and then salt the pad/driveway underneath so it won't freeze.
CF Veteran
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 2,914
Likes: 5
Year: 1987
Model: Comanche
Engine: I6 4.0L
i live in michigan and i use the pressure washer at those do it yourself car washes there water is normally pretty warm (they have to heat it cause it will freeze there hoses) I just go at it then it will freeze but the water wont hurt it i just do it every other week
Trending Topics
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 990
Likes: 4
From: Washington State
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L HO
Umm, yeah did you think about this before coving the thing with that grime
This is why I mud only when Its not freezing. If its that cold there has to be some fun white stuff in the mountains.
I take my muddy mess to the local U-wash place and hose it off there.
I'm sure they love cleaning out the drain after me. Job security with us around.
This is why I mud only when Its not freezing. If its that cold there has to be some fun white stuff in the mountains.
I take my muddy mess to the local U-wash place and hose it off there.
I'm sure they love cleaning out the drain after me. Job security with us around.
CF Veteran
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 7,874
Likes: 100
From: Northern Ontario, Canada
Year: 1990, 1999, 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
trick - spray your wheel wells with wd-40 before you go out muddin, and the mud will just fall right off.
not that it helps you now, and may be a pain to spray your whole undercarriage, but it works.
i spray mine here in the winter, i just don't spray the locks or door jams.
the jeep should get hot enough underneath to melt most of it.
not that it helps you now, and may be a pain to spray your whole undercarriage, but it works.
i spray mine here in the winter, i just don't spray the locks or door jams.
the jeep should get hot enough underneath to melt most of it.
CF Veteran
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 2,088
Likes: 2
From: South Side Chicago
Year: 1992, 2- 1998 (All 3, 4 Doors)
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L in all
Delta Sonic. (or Turtle Wax) <~ make them do all the work
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 970
Likes: 12
From: south bend indiana
Year: 1993
Model: Cherokee(XJ)
Engine: 4.0 i six H.O.
i went mud/snow wheelin last winter and the mud froze in the back of my rims too. everything was off balance because of it,so i went to the do it yourselfer and powerwashed it all off. if the ground froze, it did after i left. did u guys see my youtube videos?