The only time you should wash under the hood is when the engine is cold. This means that you need to wait a substantial time after running the engine and washing under the hood. If you wash it when the engine is hot, you run the risk of damaging your engine as cold water may cause hot or warm parts to shatter or be damaged. The best time to wash under the hood is in the morning after your engine has cooled all night. Some experts suggest that it is okay to clean the engine while it is slightly warm. They note that this can help in the process of removing dirt and gunk. However, it is best to exercise caution and may be best to wait until the engine is cold. Never wash under the hood immediately after you've been driving the car. Before washing under the hood, you need to make sure that you cover or protect a number of parts that might be damaged by water. This is best done by securing vulnerable components with plastic bags and plastic tape. Cover or protect the engine's air intake. Cover or protect the alternator. Protect any electronics, electrical connections, relays, or sensors. Cover or protect the distributor cap. It is easy for water to get under the cap. Make sure to cover it with plastic and secure the plastic with tape. If you get water under the cap, you can spray WD-40 to help dissipate the water. If this does not work, you may need to replace the cap and rotor. If you have doubts about the damage water may do to a certain part of your engine, cover it. The next step is to take out any filters that could be damaged or ruined. This is important since filters are extremely vulnerable to water and are places where water could accumulate and potentially harm the engine or other parts. The most likely filter you'll have to remove is the engine air intake filter. Rarely, if it is exposed in the engine compartment, you may need to remove the cabin air filter, too. Make sure to cover any filter intakes with plastic, just as you did with sensitive electronics and other areas. Store the filters in a dry and clean place. Make sure you put the filters in a place you won't forget them. It is imperative that all filters are replaced after you wash the engine compartment. Before continuing on to clean under the hood, you need to make sure you've removed the car's battery cables. This is important since you'll be introducing water into the engine compartment which could possibly produce a short in your vehicle. Find an appropriate sized socket to loosen the nuts that fasten the cables to the battery. Take off the negative cable. Disconnect the positive cable. Do not let the positive cables touch any metal part of your car. This could cause a short in your vehicle. Place the cables on a table or in your garage where they won't be exposed to water. Now that you've prepared your car, you need to gather the rest of the supplies you'll need to proceed. It is important you have everything you'll need, so you can wash under the hood quickly and effectively and make sure that all water is removed when you are finished. Make sure to have: Car washing soap (non-wax or polymer). Microfiber clothes. Degreaser. A hose and sprayer with a low-pressure setting. Rubber or vinyl protectant for cars.
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One-sentence summary -- Make sure the engine is cold. Cover the vulnerable parts of the engine. Take the filters out of the engine compartment. Remove the battery cables. Gather your supplies.

These branches should be easy to spotthe leaves will be shriveled up and brown, and the stems will snap easily. Use sharp, clean pruning shears to snip off the dead sections, making the cut at the base of the branch. Make sure you look at the interior of the shrub for dead or damaged sections, not just the outer parts of the shrub. If your branches are diseased, you might see brown spots on the leaves or leaves that are almost entirely brown. Look for black cankers on stems as well. If you see boxwood blight, try using fungicides to help control the disease, change the soil around the shrub, or try putting down mulch to stop the spread of the disease. Fungicides are usually applied directly to the plant, either remaining on the surface or being absorbed into the plant. Make sure you read the instructions on the fungicide carefully to ensure you're applying the right amount to the plant and following proper safety protocol. If your boxwood blight is serious, do a quick search online to find the best strategy for fixing your shrubs. Use your hands to separate the uppermost branches, allowing you to see inside of the shrub. If there are any leaves that have fallen off of branches or branches that have snapped off and are stuck in other branches, remove all of the debris from the plant with your hands. Removing leaves and branches that have fallen off will allow more light and air to reach the middle of the shrub.
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One-sentence summary -- Remove dead or damaged branches from the shrub first. Watch out for signs of boxwood blight. Remove any plant debris that accumulates in the center of the shrub.

Go to your school registrar's office and ask for a leave of absence application. If there is no formal application, you can go right to writing a leave of absence letter. If you are ill and cannot get a form yourself, ask a friend or parent to secure one on your behalf. Use a blue or black pen to fill out the leave application. Make sure you have any important documents, such as your social security card or passport, nearby in case you them to complete the requested information. Note that your academic standing may affect your ability to take leave. If you are an international student, contact your school's student support services and inform them of the leave request. Depending upon the length and location of your leave, it may affect your visa eligibility. Student support can advocate on your behalf and help you fill out any necessary paperwork. Some student visas may only allow for so many entries and exits into your country of study. If you plan on going back to your home country for your leave or taking an extended break, this may be an issue. Your school can help you work with your local consulate to renew your visa as necessary. If you receive financial aid, visit your school's financial aid office and inform them of the leave request. Depending upon how long you will be absent, it may affect the ability to continue receiving financial aid. The office can work with you to ensure your eligibility is not affected. Financial aid eligibility is often unaffected for leaves of 90 days or fewer. This varies from university to university. Talk with a school guidance counselor about strategies to take leave while retaining your aid eligibility. Write a letter explaining the leave request whether you are leaving school for health or personal reasons. There may be a field of the leave application that allows you for explanation. In this case, it's best to write, "See attached letter." A leave letter helps the recipient understand fully why you need a leave request granted. It will help ensure your request is approved. Double check your application and ensure that you have completed all required questions. After writing your letter, take a mental break from it. Return and read the letter again, looking it over for readability as well as proofreading errors. Checking your work is especially important if you are feeling unwell.
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One-sentence summary -- Contact the school registrar to secure a leave of absence form. Fill out the form completely. Find out any visa implications. Determine if your financial aid eligibility will be affected. Submit a leave letter with the application. Proofread your letter and double check that the application is complete.

Does your dad always win? Before the game, form an alliance with the other players and make a plan to mess up his operations. Form a united front to block his monopolies and prevent him from gaining an advantage. Keeping a strong player from gaining an advantage will work in your favor.
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Gang up on strong players.