my engine bay is dirty as *****. i mean real dirty.

i was at a car wash yesterday...one where you get a hose power washer and like 8 options of cleaning fluid, and one was engine bay cleaner.

im just wondering what the best way to clean ones engine bay is.

 

I use those all the time

 

GO FOR IT, mabye keep and eye on the battery

 

If you have an intake that is different than stock make sure to put a plastic bag over it. Dont soak the battery either.

 

Avoid spraying the battery and alternator, and wash away. Just be sure to not use any high pressure options, since the electrical connectors are designed to handle splash exposure, but not pressure.

Dave

 

If you have the moeny just get it professionally steamed washed or just use one of those mini steamers, I did that and it turned out PERFECT!

 

thanks brosephs.

 

I put a bag over the air filter and then spray the engine down with degreaser first and then use a garden hose to rinse the engine off. Let it dry in the sun for a few hours.

 

That's exactly what I do once a year. Plus I use the leaf blower to get the water (and leaves) out of the crevasses.

 

i have found that regular hand cleaner will clean parts very well. Long as they can get wet

 

I do it once a year too.

 

Hot water is your friend...

As is this: http://forums.maxima.org/forumdisplay.php?f=69

 

might wanna bag the intake and any electricals (relays, distributors etc.) if using a pressure washer; or if ur using a garden hose u can be careful to just go around the electricals.

U can also find the same stuff as u find in a can of engine degreaser in a can of oven cleaner. Only diff is oven cleaner is 0.99$ while the engine degreaser is like 3 time as much. In any case, do a test spray (esp around brake fluid resv.) to make sure paint doesnt peel off.

make sure not to wipe off the headlight grease tho

 

Im not so sure you want to use oven cleaner on anything plastic or rubber. Im pretty sure it will eat it.

 

Do it at the car wash. That's what it is for....

 

Whatever you do, do not use a pressure washer. And always make sure your intake is covered.(if you have one)

 

buy engine block cleaner (its like less than 8 dollars at pep boys) take plastic bags and cover all the electrical wires (and other places that you dont want water on or to get into like your intake)

spray the engine block cleaner on the engine, let it sit, and use a brush to wipe away the dirt and grime

then use a hose (no attachments) and gently just wash the crap off your engine and you should be good to go!

 

Use an orange oil product. I got mine from Home Depot, did the job just fine. Smells good too!

 

Using orange oil product will leave your car smelling fruity!!!

 

Go to car quest buy the car quest brand engine degreaser go home while the engine is hot shut the motor off, and spray it with degreaser and let it set for about 20 minutes, then hook a long garden hose up to your washing machine hot water outlet if you can and run outside and start the engine and leave it running while you hose everything off including the alternator but not the intake. i do it to mine every few months and have never had a problem.

 

i never heard of hosing with the engine running and i'd be scare to hose the alternator...but thats just me...