Engine bay cleaning.
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Engine bay cleaning.
So I was wondering what everyone's opinion is on the best way to clean the engine bay on our cars. After so many spring rain showers it's starting to look a little nasty in there where I can't reach with a good towel. I know back in the day it wasn't a big deal to leave the engine run and use a good spray cleaner and then hit it with a garden hose. Any thoughts considering all of the underhood electronics that are now present? Thanks for your help.
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A spray bottle of all purpose cleaner like Simple Green works, just pick up your own spray bottle that allows you to turn the sprayer to a stream if the cleaner only has a spray setting. That and a roll of paper towels is all you need. Then I spray all of the plastics and hoses with 303 protectant. Takes less than an hour and the results are good, I need to do my car and the wife's soon.
303 is great for tires, and all your other rubber and plastics, I use it on the dash and door panels as well.
Amazon.com: Simple green all-purpose; cleaner 32oz bottle [PRICE is per BOTTLE]: Health & Personal Care
303 is great for tires, and all your other rubber and plastics, I use it on the dash and door panels as well.
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Here you go 2 video's showing how to clean engine, and you also can use a power washer after you apply Gunk to get it off. It will not hurt engine.
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Simple Green and a light spray of the hose is all you need.
I do take the extra step of covering the battery and the fuse box/computer with plastic shopping bags. Some 303 or something like it after drying works well.
I do take the extra step of covering the battery and the fuse box/computer with plastic shopping bags. Some 303 or something like it after drying works well.
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