engine cleaner question

**blackmagnum06** · 11-17-2006, 12:11 PM

my engine is dirty as hell. i want to spend some time cleaning it. what do you guys use if you use anything at all.

**Daniel454** · 11-17-2006, 12:14 PM

Simple Green... 3 parts water 1 part Simple Green.

**Carfinish** · 11-17-2006, 12:17 PM

Originally Posted by daniel454

Simple Green... 3 parts water 1 part Simple Green.

...been using for years....sometimes use it straight, mainly on the metal pieces......just make sure you spray the rubber pieces with some kind of protectant etc...they may look dull after the Simple green

**Daniel454** · 11-17-2006, 12:25 PM

Originally Posted by Carfinish

...been using for years....sometimes use it straight, mainly on the metal pieces......

3 to 1 is safe, I have used stronger mixes or used it straight for tuff stuff, but I wouldnt do that all the time and be careful not to get it on any painted areas...

**blackmagnum06** · 11-17-2006, 12:46 PM

Is Simple Green A Brand?

**Daniel454** · 11-17-2006, 01:50 PM

www.simplegreen.com

Yes it is a brand, but also a type of cleaner, available just about everywhere... (Wal Mart, Target, Auto Zone, Pep Boys, Advance Auto, Kmart, etc etc)

**Cdn_Magnum** · 11-17-2006, 02:42 PM

Humour us... take before and after pix so we can see how the clean up went

**BuckeyeRT** · 11-17-2006, 05:01 PM

Originally Posted by daniel454

Simple Green... 3 parts water 1 part Simple Green.

Bingo!

**blackmagnum06** · 11-17-2006, 05:12 PM

Ok Will Do. Ill Take A Picture Tomorrow Of What My Engine Currently Looks Like And Then When I Buy The Cleaner Ill Clean The Engine N Post A Pic . Thanks Guys

**blackmagnum06** · 11-17-2006, 05:13 PM

What Do You Guys Mean By 3 To 1? Do You Guys But The Simple Green In Water Then Take A Sponge And Clean It Off?

**Carfinish** · 11-17-2006, 06:07 PM

Originally Posted by blackmagnum06

What Do You Guys Mean By 3 To 1? Do You Guys But The Simple Green In Water Then Take A Sponge And Clean It Off?

no...put into a spray (3=water to 1 part simple green)bottle spray all over ...and like said prior ...don't get on paint...will take wax off....you should do this before you wax car

engine should not be hot but can be warm....let it set for a while and spray off with hose...a fine mist or light spray...don't go nuts...and try not to hose the electronics too much...but don't worry about it everything is sealed nicely.

**blackmagnum06** · 11-17-2006, 06:24 PM

you could actually hose down your engine?

**Carfinish** · 11-17-2006, 06:35 PM

Originally Posted by blackmagnum06

you could actually hose down your engine?

yes...it's not like the old days....but like said don't go nuts a fine mist or soft spray is all that's needed....powerspraying will get the solution on the fenders etc...you should rinse the fenders etc. afterwards as well to guarantee the solution is not on there...... if you have tough spots....a soft brush with the solution will take care of it.

Stell

**Daniel454** · 11-17-2006, 07:03 PM

Originally Posted by blackmagnum06

you could actually hose down your engine?

If you have an open air filter (CAI) cover that filter up before spraying... Some also cover their fuse box, I dont, I am just careful not to hit it with a hard spray.