Engine cleaning tips??

[DJIce]

Just wondering about how to make my engine look show clean. Is it safe to use the engine degreaser at the car washer? does it void my warranty? car washer pressure hose or at home hose?

any tips would be great!

Thx

[VWhooligan]

id suggest using a little spray bottle of cleaner and a few cloths. simple green works well

[Blue Devil 2]

Originally posted by DJIce
Just wondering about how to make my engine look show clean. Is it safe to use the engine degreaser at the car washer? does it void my warranty? car washer pressure hose or at home hose?

any tips would be great!

Thx

If you goto a coin-op car wash, you do NOT want to use the full pressure rinse, the degreaser is fine since it's a light spray.

[5gluder]

Simple Green works well.

[DJIce]

do I need to cover anything up before I start spraying?

[redevil]

Cover your alternator, distributor, spark plugs. if you use the pressure washer just make sure your not so close. :devil:

[Weapon_R]

Cover your intake if you have one

[RCBVtec]

Originally posted by 5gluder
Simple Green works well.

Never heard of this simple green stuff... can you just get at crappy tire?

[ninspeed]

you dont need to cover anything other than a exposed filter on a newer sunfire. I spray heavy duty degreaser on the engines 4 times a day, and it dont do anything to the engine. Just gotta let it run for 15 minutes when your done to let it dry everyting up.

[5gluder]

Originally posted by RCBVtec


Never heard of this simple green stuff... can you just get at crappy tire?

Not too sure, i know they sell it at Superstore.

[RCBVtec]

good to know, thanks man!

[DJIce]

what do dealers tell you to do for engine cleaning? does anyone know? just wondering

[RCBVtec]

Originally posted by DJIce
what do dealers tell you to do for engine cleaning? does anyone know? just wondering

Not sure man, call yours, it's the best way to find out.

[jaylo]

Originally posted by DJIce
what do dealers tell you to do for engine cleaning? does anyone know? just wondering

Ive seen them do it, they use the pressure washer and they spray it all over until every dirt and grime is off. They don't cover anything at all, they just try to avoid the electric parts like alternator and such.

For me the engine degreaser from the car wash works fine on little oil spills but if you have gunky oily stuff there then you need to use the Gunk Heavy Duty Engine Degreaser from Crappy Tire. Make sure you rinse it good.

Or you can just call your dealer and ask them to wash your engine for you for $25.

[VTEXTC]

Or...call Pebble Beach Auto (461-7860) and get them to do it for you ;)

Asif

[SilverStreak]

Originally posted by VTEXTC
Or...call Pebble Beach Auto (461-7860) and get them to do it for you ;)

Asif

You don't drive enough to get your engine dirty ;) :D

[VTEXTC]

Originally posted by SilverStreak


You don't drive enough to get your engine dirty ;) :D

:D Yes, somewhat true, however you have to remember that one of my vehicles *is* my daily driver. It just so happens that it is the one with an engine bay the size of a small country :)

A

[DJIce]

any recommendations for products to use on my engine then?? besides simple green

[Gondi Stylez]

Originally posted by 5gluder


Not too sure, i know they sell it at Superstore.

and london drugs!

[fast95pony]

Two years ago I did some engine cleaning with some Orange hand cleaner,several toothbrushes and a bunch of rags . I had no water supply or drain in the garage . It took a week,but I got rid of 6 six years worth of grime.

[88CRX]

1 - spray on simple green

2 - scrub it abit

3 - rinse it off

4 - do it over and over again till you have desired cleaness :D

I did this last week and it turned out great


before....
http://images.cardomain.com/member_img_a/234000-234999/234650_19_full.jpg


after...
http://images.cardomain.com/member_img_a/234000-234999/234650_26_full.jpg


thats probably 3-4 good hours of work and it still need a couple more to get the tough stuff out further down.

[HRD2PLZ]

Originally posted by RCBVtec


Never heard of this simple green stuff... can you just get at crappy tire?

What did you end up using? I suppose I should clean mine. If you looked at the engine you'd think my car was like 10 years old :rofl:

[RCBVtec]

Originally posted by HRD2PLZ


What did you end up using? I suppose I should clean mine. If you looked at the engine you'd think my car was like 10 years old :rofl:

Dude what's with the 3 posts :rofl: :dunno: No haven't cleaned it yet, not enough time... go so many things on the go right now. Did you get my PMs??

[HRD2PLZ]

Originally posted by RCBVtec


Dude what's with the 3 posts :rofl: :dunno: No haven't cleaned it yet, not enough time... go so many things on the go right now. Did you get my PMs??

:rofl: just wanted to make sure you saw them :rofl: and realized the importance of my post(s) :rolleyes: I thought about cleaning mine but didn't get any further than that :rofl:
Yep, got your pms and reponded :D I'm having a productive day today :thumbsup:

[RCBVtec]

Originally posted by HRD2PLZ


:rofl: just wanted to make sure you saw them :rofl: and realized the importance of my post(s) :rolleyes: I thought about cleaning mine but didn't get any further than that :rofl:
Yep, got your pms and reponded :D I'm having a productive day today :thumbsup:

No kidding hey :rofl: I didn't expect you to get any further. Glad that you reponded :rofl:

[kevie88]

I just use dish soap (they're a kick ass degreaser) and a sponge, when I'm done I dry it with a towel. That's about it really..

[Mckenzie]

Here is a very detailed process on how to detail an engine. I have done this on my legend and it works wonders. The file is fine to open or save as well....

Here it is:

Cleaning Engine Tutorial (http://www.legendarylegendz.com/files/Engine_Cleaning_on_2nd_Generation_Acura_Legends.doc)

[DJIce]

thx guys for answering back. I talked to my dealer today and he said it was alright to use the engine degreaser at the car wash. He also said that there is no need to cover anything up when your car is stock. I think that I will end up using the engine degreaser at the wash first to get the big stuff off and then tidy it up with a good scrubbing

[Mckenzie]

Please cover up your alternator and your fuse box, as well as any wiring harnesses with exposed connection points before you have to go back to the dealer and buy a bunch of new parts. They would love to sell you a new alternator..... and they would love to diagnose an electrical short.... I am sure of it ;)