fastford04150

Hey Guys,
I have a 04 scab 4.6l v8 and i have never really kept the engine compartment clean and wanted to tear thru and clean the engine bay top to bottom but wanted to find out what you recommend for the job? What product should i use? What is the best to use at that?

Thanks,
Neil

miztigerszou52

Engine Brite works well for the bottom end (block, pumps, pulleys, anything you can't see from the top). You can get it pretty much anywhere. As for the top end, soap and water will do. Just make sure to hand dry it to prevent water spots. I like to lube the belt after I clean the engine.

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'09 F-150 Scab XLT 4x4, 5.4, 3.55LS, SI/DO turned down, Sulastic Shackles, K&N Intake.

Merlin

Dilute Simple Green 25/75 and do a little bay wash.
Warm engine - Black Magic 2-in-1 Engine Shine let sit 15 min then very light water to rinse.
Go for a nice ride.
Cool engine - Wipe down with Vinylex the hoses, plastic trim etc.
Comes out nice and clean and shiny and does not attract dust like Armor-All.

Be very careful, stay away from the electrics, battery, starter, alternator etc.
If needed you can cover electrics with plastic grocery bags etc.

If it's real bad the dealer can steam clean your engine.

jhelrey

Psh... I take the pressure washer to my engine, stand back 5 feet, and blast away!

morgan

I used a typical Lemon cleaner you could use on the kitchen counter- has a little degreaser already in it. With everything cool, sprayed it all over under hood, let it sit a few minutes, hosed it all down and then let the truck sit awhile to dry.

Simple as that- didnt use any of the shine stuff but it looks clean. No film of dirt/grime all over everything.

CrewCabKyle

Gunk Engine degresser! Keeps my engine spotless. I have been using it on many cars/trucks, my dirtbikes quads etc with great results. Ill have to try that Black Magic cleaner.

Troupe

purple power for me does the job spray it on there and let it soak about 10 -15 mins and rinse it off and then let it dry

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2002 f-250 , 4x4 , 7.3 powerstroke its got a little done to it. R.I.P 2001 f-150

fastford04150

thanks guys, i used gunk degreaser let it sit for few minutes, stood five feet back with small pressurewasher(cheap one for cleaning vehicle) and went to town. let it dry and all is good! never seen it that clean as well.

pig9r

I use Scrubbing Bubbles bathroom cleaner. Spray it on a dry, cool engine, let it sit for a few minutes, then hose it off. Works great and leaves a nice grease puddle on the drive.

1996 Redneck F150

Blue Wolf cleaner.... that stuff is so potent, that i accidentally inhaled the fumes when i sprayed it on my engine, and i couldn't breath for a second lol i SOAKED the engine in that cleaner, let it set for about 2 mins, and then took a pressure washer to it.... i made sure to get the bottom of the hood also now everything looks brand new

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