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Re: Engine and Drivetrain Cleaning Posted by REM in Seattle [Email] (#4) [Profile/Gallery] (more from REM in Seattle) on Fri, 4 Jan 2002 09:44:10 In Reply to: Engine and Drivetrain Cleaning, Scott Shure, Thu, 3 Jan 2002 12:59:39 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
I clean my engine compartment about twice a year using a garden hose and Simple Green. A clean engine makes doing engine work much nicer and it is much easier to spot coolant and oil leaks.
Simple Green works very well as an engine cleaner. I stay away from the “Gunk” type engine cleaners because they contain caustic soda and can cause corrosion problems if not rinsed away completely. Working on a cold or barely warm engine, wet the engine first, then spray on Simple Green straight or in a 50% mix with water depending on how dirty things are. A little agitation with a brush and the garden hose will wash away all that accumulated engine grime. Use a gentle stream or soft spray of water, and be a little careful about spraying the water directly at the distributor or other electrics.
After the engine has been made nice and clean spray the hoses, wires, and plastic housings with a little Stoner ‘More Shine Less Time’ or Griot’s Garage ‘Vinyl and Rubber Dressing’ to add some shine.
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_______________________________________ REM in Seattle Current: 2013 Volvo XC60 R-Design, Rebel Blue, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic 2024 MINI Cooper S Convertible, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 6-speed manual Former: 2005 Saab 9-3 Aero Convertible, Steel Gray metallic, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 5-speed 1998 Saab 900SET 5-door, Silver, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider convertible, Alfa Red, 2.0L 4-cyl, 5-speed 1984 Saab 900T 3-door, Red, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 5-speed
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