Engine Cleaning
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From: Clearwater, FL
Originally Posted by atikovi
I just did it at the DIY carwash a few days ago with no problems. Just bring a can of degreaser like Gunk since the stuff there is too weak. Then spray Gunk all over the grease and dirt and don't forget the hood. No more than half a can is plenty even for a really dirty engine. Wait a few minutes and use the pressure wand with soap to blast everything off. Just keep away from the computer on the dash and the coils. The connectors are sealed so a little splash is OK but no direct spray. Finish off with just water spray. Most cars I shut the engine off when washing but for the F150 I kept it running during the process.
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I used to run a detail shop n as long as its running use degreaser wash then tire shine I'll post a pic later try to go very easy around electronics and intake truck doesn't necessarily need to be cold just might steam stay away from belts with degreaser
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Originally Posted by seanyboy08
I used to run a detail shop n as long as its running use degreaser wash then tire shine I'll post a pic later try to go very easy around electronics and intake truck doesn't necessarily need to be cold just might steam stay away from belts with degreaser
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From: Boston
Here is what you need
-Simple Green full strength
- Turtlewax F21 Tire Dressing FOAM
- A few rags
-A garden hose
-30 mins
I run a detailing business on the side and have done this with 20+ cars and have never had a problem.
Warm up the truck to normal operating temperature and then cover anything you dont want wet with tin foil (I didn't cover anything but the alternator when I did mine and it turned out fine.) DOnt go nuts with the water and dont use a lot of pressure, it isn't needed
-Take a hose and mist the entire engine bay. You may see a little bit of steam. This is good, it helps the simple green "steam clean" your engine
-Spray Simple Green over EVERYTHING, especially on the parts that have oil or grease heavily stained on them
-Close the hood and let the simple green and steam do their thing. I usually wait 15-20 mins.
-Open the hood and rinse lightly. Take a rag and wipe any heavily soiled areas and re apply simple green as needed
-Now spray the tire dressing over every surface. I avoid spraying directly on the serpentine belt but its okay if a little gets on it.
-Close the hood and wait 15 minutes.
-Take a clean rag and wipe any standing tire dressing off.
-Take a leaf blower or compressed air and dry out the engine bay. I usually let the truck or car sit for about an hour just to be safe and to let all remaining moisture evaporate.
Before
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After
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-Simple Green full strength
- Turtlewax F21 Tire Dressing FOAM
- A few rags
-A garden hose
-30 mins
I run a detailing business on the side and have done this with 20+ cars and have never had a problem.
Warm up the truck to normal operating temperature and then cover anything you dont want wet with tin foil (I didn't cover anything but the alternator when I did mine and it turned out fine.) DOnt go nuts with the water and dont use a lot of pressure, it isn't needed
-Take a hose and mist the entire engine bay. You may see a little bit of steam. This is good, it helps the simple green "steam clean" your engine
-Spray Simple Green over EVERYTHING, especially on the parts that have oil or grease heavily stained on them
-Close the hood and let the simple green and steam do their thing. I usually wait 15-20 mins.
-Open the hood and rinse lightly. Take a rag and wipe any heavily soiled areas and re apply simple green as needed
-Now spray the tire dressing over every surface. I avoid spraying directly on the serpentine belt but its okay if a little gets on it.
-Close the hood and wait 15 minutes.
-Take a clean rag and wipe any standing tire dressing off.
-Take a leaf blower or compressed air and dry out the engine bay. I usually let the truck or car sit for about an hour just to be safe and to let all remaining moisture evaporate.
Before
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After
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Last edited by Reeds FX4; Jun 10, 2012 at 07:24 PM.
