Engine Degreaser - Recommendations
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Engine Degreaser - Recommendations
I have the thread "Do I Have a Leak (Pictures Included)" going where I show pictures of a possibly leaking oil pan gasket. I'd like to clean it up with some sort of degreaser so that I can track if it is leaking or not. But then I got to think, why only degrease that spot, why not degrease the whole engine, as it is getting a bit dirty in there. What are you guys using to do this? Am looking for some recommendations.
David
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I use the neighborhood cats and rabbits. They like to sit under the hood, and when I start up they go around and around. This maintains the engine compartment in peak pristine condition.
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Gunk. No white spots, no concern about foil over electrical items. I don't use high pressure spray like car washes. I have my own pressure washer. I just use the hose. IMHO, high pressure sprays can force water into places where it shouldn't be.
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I use GUNK as well. Only takes about 10 minutes on a slightly warm engine and it totally dissolves all grease and grime. Then I gently rinse with the water hose (pressure not needed with a good dissolver). I have sprayed the whole engine off with high pressure (car wash) when everything was covered with mud and didn't have any problems, but I had my fingers crossed the whole time. All of the electrical connectors have soft rubber seals to keep water out, so technically you shouldn't have a problem, but I wouldn't want to chance it routinely. Fried wiring harnesses are expensive to replace. I generally just try to keep the alternator and air box dry.
For a nice look, get some of the spray-on tire cleaner that requires no wiping. Spray everything under the hood after it has been cleaned and let it sit for 15 minutes. Everything shines and looks better than new.
For a nice look, get some of the spray-on tire cleaner that requires no wiping. Spray everything under the hood after it has been cleaned and let it sit for 15 minutes. Everything shines and looks better than new.
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Originally posted by AK RAM
I use GUNK as well.
For a nice look, get some of the spray-on tire cleaner that requires no wiping. Spray everything under the hood after it has been cleaned and let it sit for 15 minutes. Everything shines and looks better than new.
I use GUNK as well.
For a nice look, get some of the spray-on tire cleaner that requires no wiping. Spray everything under the hood after it has been cleaned and let it sit for 15 minutes. Everything shines and looks better than new.
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You may think that I am a thrill seeker, but I have always washed my engine(s) using the high pressure wand and the self serve car wash. I never cover anything and have never had a problem.
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You may think that I am a thrill seeker, but I have always washed my engine(s) using the high pressure wand and the self serve car wash. I never cover anything and have never had a problem.
You may think that I am a thrill seeker, but I have always washed my engine(s) using the high pressure wand and the self serve car wash. I never cover anything and have never had a problem.
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I tried that once Aaron, it made more of a mess than it cleaned out...
I tried that once Aaron, it made more of a mess than it cleaned out...
I use the (HOT) power washer at work. Can adjust the pressure down with the wand, so it is pretty low pressure. Not much more than a garden hose. The heat gets most of it, without much effort.
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Simple green engine degreaser and hose for spraying off.
I will never use my pressure washer ( 4gpm 3600 psi) on my truck again after removing mud and some paint in the fender wells last weekend.
I will never use my pressure washer ( 4gpm 3600 psi) on my truck again after removing mud and some paint in the fender wells last weekend.