I never had problems cleaning engines in the past, and back in the day high pressure wash was first order of business..... those days are over, so it seems.

I have noticed the HHR motor stays pretty clean all by itself....... I haven't had to do anything but a wipe down on mine to get some dust off on occasion.

 

Maybe we should just use California Dusters since they only get dusty! LOL!

 

Got it all cleaned up and now the smell is gone unless I use the heater or ac. Im going to get a cabin filter today and hope that helps. Any other way to rid the system the smell?

 

a local cleaning store sells this amazing product called "enzymes". Look for an enzyme cleaner. Don't use anything else first! I eliminated really nasty dog odours from a Nissan pickup I bought once. The stuff really works!!

 

I have hit so many skunks in my day, and have learned that getting the smell of skunk spray out of a car is a waiting game. I would usually take it to the car wash and spray it down making sure to get underneath and that's it. Normally, within a couple of days the smell has dissipated and can no longer be smelled. I would be hesitant to do any major cleaning after hitting a skunk, but rather just wait it out.

 

Ok well I left the windows down half the day before I got to the car wash and added a couple air freshners. All seems good except when I use the air. I think I'll leave that off for awhile and hope it clears up soon.

 

pop out the cabin filter & shoot it with Febreeze or something like that & use A/C then..

 

Add a dryer sheet, the scent will last a lot longer.

 

I'm sorry, this post reminds me of the movie.. Grumpy Old Men. When Jack Lemon placed the dead fish in Walter Mathows Bronco, and a few scenes later he has 30 or so air freshners hanging all over the car.

 

That's a better idea !!!