dirty engine

toynut · #1 (**permalink**) 04-29-2003, 09:12 AM

My engine is starting to look a bit dirty as well as the underside of the hood. Any recommendations on what to use and techniques on cleaning it?

TampaBayTundra · #2 (**permalink**) 04-29-2003, 10:49 AM

I used plain carwash soap and a garden hose. Dried with a shop towel.

Simple Green works too

DJ · #3 (**permalink**) 04-29-2003, 11:14 AM

You can also use "Gunk". Just warm the engine, spray it on, let it set for about ten minutes or so, then hose it off. It works quite well, but it smells like kerosene and probably isn't good for the environment. But, if it's really gooky, Gunk'll get it.

Brian M · #4 (**permalink**) 04-29-2003, 11:31 AM

Make sure you do it on a surface that won't stain. Can potentially muck up your driveway if you are not careful.

DevinSixtySeven · #5 (**permalink**) 04-29-2003, 11:37 AM

simple green & h2o, about 75-25 mix, at the diy carwash. don't spray directly at the engine, and leave the engine running while you do it. really nice shot under "my photos" of what it looked like after i washed all the mud off...the engine looked just like the outside of the truck.

-sean

TRDKEAU · #6 (**permalink**) 04-29-2003, 04:38 PM

If you have a steamer, that would be one of your best options

thecarguy · #7 (**permalink**) 04-29-2003, 05:40 PM

I say steam clean. It is usually around $100. I dont like the idea of cold water on warm or hot aluminum and cast engine parts.

v8Toilet · #8 (**permalink**) 04-29-2003, 10:12 PM

When the engine is air temperature (after sitting all night) spray the engine with that spray on hose off wheel cleaner and then hose it off. It works great!