Automotive
Engine Cleaning
Remove oil, dust, grease and crusts — residue-free and material-friendly. The water-free solution for professional use in workshops, by detailers or for industrial fleets.
- No chemicals or water
- Made in Germany
- Service across Europe
- Time saved
- 25–40 %
- Chemicals & water
- 0 %
- Sublimation
- −78 °C
- Made in Germany
- DE
Why you should clean your engine with dry ice
Conventional cleaning methods mostly work with water or chemicals. These methods pose a significant risk to the electronics, sensors and seals in the engine bay.
Cleaning the engine bay with dry ice is considerably gentler: −79 °C CO₂ is used, which turns into a gaseous state upon impact with a surface. This process is called sublimation.
- Sustainable: no chemicals, no waste to dispose of
- Gentle: cables, seals and electronics are not subjected to any stress
- Dry and residue-free: no water, no residues in the engine bay
- Easy to handle: the engine can be cleaned while installed
- Mobile use: compact devices for flexible and independent application
How dry ice engine cleaning works
When cleaning the engine bay with dry ice, the CO₂ pellets hit the surface at high speed. The thermal shock that occurs effectively detaches contamination. Neither water nor chemical residues are generated, and no sludge forms. Only loosened dirt particles need to be picked up from the floor.
Dry ice cleaning of the engine takes just a few steps. To provide extra protection, sensitive components should be covered. The dry ice jet then removes even stubborn deposits in the engine bay without residue — no chemicals, no water.
Fields of application in practice
Cleaning the engine bay with dry ice is suitable for almost every combustion engine — regardless of vehicle class or area of use:
- Classic and youngtimer cars — cleaning without damaging paint or material
- Automotive detailing — crucial for increasing resale value
- Workshops — significantly shortens maintenance preparation
- Fleet and commercial vehicles — particularly effective at high duty cycles
More cost-effectiveness and sustainability
Cleaning the engine bay with dry ice not only reduces cleaning effort, but also downtimes and maintenance costs, and minimises long-term damage caused by dirt deposits. With a device from Dry Ice Energy, cleaning times are reduced by up to 40 percent.
At the same time, there is no need for energy or water, which makes the method particularly sustainable. Occupational safety is also improved: employees are not exposed to harmful oil or chemical residues.
The right devices for engine cleaning
Our dry ice blasting devices can be used easily and without requiring much space. They work quietly and reliably — and convince in mobile use at any time.
- Champ Turbo — compact, powerful and ideal for flexible use
- Champ Vario — particularly material-friendly thanks to adjustable settings
Clean engine bays efficiently with dry ice
Power-free, low-maintenance and ready to use at any time — these are the devices for dry ice engine cleaning from Dry Ice Energy. Whether for detailing, maintenance or value retention — cleaning with dry ice is the professional solution for the demanding requirements of the engine bay.
The principle is convincing for three reasons: residue-free, material-friendly and highly effective at the same time. Even oil crusts are removed effectively and quickly. The result: a visibly clean engine.
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Typical applications
Car interior (upholstery, plastics, vents)
- Air
- 200–600 l/min @ 3–5 bar
- Dry ice
- 4–8 kg/h
Car exterior (polish residue, wax)
- Air
- 250–450 l/min @ 3–5 bar
- Dry ice
- 2–5 kg/h
Engine bay cleaning
- Air
- 250–1000 l/min @ 4–7 bar
- Dry ice
- 5–11 kg/h
Undercarriage cleaning
- Air
- 1700–2500 l/min @ 7–10 bar
- Dry ice
- 14–23 kg/h
Wheels, wheel wells, chassis
- Air
- 600–1000 l/min @ 4–7 bar
- Dry ice
- 7–11 kg/h
Recommended machines
- Champ NeoUltra Portable
Ultra-portable backpack-style dry ice blaster. From just 150 l/min air — works with standard compressors.
View model - Champ BasicEntry Level
Compact entry-level model — ideal for vehicle interiors and low-consumption use cases.
View model - ChampPopular Choice
All-rounder for vehicle detailing and occasional industrial use.
View model - Champ TurboVersatile
Powerful machine for detailed vehicle work and mid-weight industrial cleaning.
View model - Champ VarioPro Flex
Flexible machine with adjustable ice output and built-in pressure regulator for professional use.
View model - Champ Turbo ProIndustrial Power
High-end industrial machine with extreme output and full feature set for heavy-duty applications.
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