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Old Jul 30, 2015 | 06:31 AM
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What is the Safest way to clean my dirty A@! Engine bay and would be quick and easy ?
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Old Jul 30, 2015 | 10:23 AM
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I got this stuff from Walmart. Worked good, but if you don't rinse all of it off you wind up with sticky stuff all over the place for months. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000ABGA6W/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1438266135&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SY200_QL40&keywords=engine+cleaner&dpPl=1& dpID=41FTeEB9IeL&ref=plSrch
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Old Jul 30, 2015 | 02:12 PM
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What is the Safest way to clean my dirty A@! Engine bay and would be quick and easy ?
Spray it with Gunk....have a cold beer and then hit it with the pressure washer ...stay clear of the electronics..
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Old Jul 30, 2015 | 09:06 PM
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Spray it with Orange Blast from Lowes, this stuff works great, then hose it off and blow most of the water off with a air compressor. Then spray lightly with some Turtle Wax foaming tire shine and wipe her down. This works very well for me.
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Old Jul 30, 2015 | 10:54 PM
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I killed a coil pack cleaning my engine. I don't clean it any more.
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Old Jul 31, 2015 | 06:20 AM
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Originally Posted by weadjust
I killed a coil pack cleaning my engine. I don't clean it any more.
Yep; water and electronics under todays more modern engines don't mix well, especially high pressure washes.


I simply use some 409 or simple green spray cleaner and paper towels.
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