05 Aveo. The motor is dirty especially around the throttle body. Can I take it to the car wash and spray it down? Will it hurt to get it wet? Cleaning suggestions?

A clean engine is a happy engine, buy some engine degreaser at local parts store and follow the directions on the package. Spray the contents on various dirty areas and let stand for a few minutes. With LOW pressure water...such as a garden hose, rinse off the grease. I would not reccomend high pressure which risks entering wiring connectors.

Thanks! I'll do it.