engine cleaning
engine cleaning whats the best way to clean the engine compartment and engine. is there a spray i can use that is safe for the paint or should i just run it by the car wash? live on a dirt road so its just dusty so i dont need to get oil off or noting like that, just looks like the car would if i didnt was it. thanks for any info.
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Re: engine cleaning I've sprayed my engine bay with a powerwasher several times. It didn't hurt anything, but I wouldn't recommend it. It's not necessary. If you do go that route, make sure you leave the car running.
I would recommend using a clean white cotton towel, Simple Green, soap and water. My engine bay cleans up very well even after a long Michigan winter.
I would recommend using a clean white cotton towel, Simple Green, soap and water. My engine bay cleans up very well even after a long Michigan winter.
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Re: engine cleaning Why leave the car running? So if something gets wet that shouldnt you can stop there and not risk more damage? Or am I totally wrong. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
Also, should I cover anything up with a plastic baggie or something? Ive gotta was my 98Z's ls1, the silver aluminum block is brown with dirt!
Thanks!
<small>[ March 11, 2003, 07:50 PM: Message edited by: glitch77 ]</small>
Also, should I cover anything up with a plastic baggie or something? Ive gotta was my 98Z's ls1, the silver aluminum block is brown with dirt!
Thanks!
<small>[ March 11, 2003, 07:50 PM: Message edited by: glitch77 ]</small>
