You can find these in your owner’s manual or online.

Depending on your make and model, you also may have to take off the grill and/or the headlights to do this. If this is the case, lift the grill straight up with the hood popped, and pull the headlights out gently. [2] X Research source The total number of bolts will vary depending on the make of your car. Keep the hardware in a safe place so you don’t lose it.

The particular location of these pipes depends on your intercooler and vehicle type, but they are usually located along either side on the bottom. Depending on your car and intercooler type, some of the piping may be flexible, while other parts may be hard and rigid. [4] X Research source

Be sure to keep all hardware in a safe place so you can replace it after you clean the intercooler.

In addition, wearing goggles is helpful to avoid eye irritations and flyaway debris.

If you do not have much oil inside the intercooler, you can skip this.

Use a container that you can throw away immediately after. Your container will be full of oil and gunk.

Most of the dark-colored debris will come off of your intercooler with a simple spray of degreaser.

This way, you remove the oil and debris from the inside of the intercooler. This makes it easier for the air to travel through the intercooler and your engine.

Filling the inside of the intercooler with kerosene helps remove stubborn oil or debris build-up. Once the inside is clean, your engine should run more smoothly.

Depending on how dirty your intercooler is, the liquid you pour out may look dark or black.

Let the kerosene sit for 15 minutes and then pour it into the bin. Use a funnel to help you pour the dirty kerosene into the bottle. Do as many kerosene soaks as you need to until your intercooler is clean. Your intercooler is clean when the used kerosene is no longer dark or black.

If you set the intercooler on the grass, your grass may die due to the kerosene.

The coupling secures the pipes to the intercooler. If you need help putting the intercooler back into place, search online to find instructions based on your particular vehicle model and intercooler type.

Double-check along the wheels and hood of your car to ensure you replaced each of the bolts. If you are confused about how to properly replace the bumper, search online to find tutorials for your particular car. You can also ask a mechanic for assistance if necessary.