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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 03:41 PM
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Washing Undercarriage

What home made solution can anyone recommend I use to wash the undercarriage to remove all the old road grime and salt from last winter.

I'll put it in one of thos elcheapo pressure washers or weed sprayer things.
Old Jul 31, 2010 | 12:14 PM
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I would think a good degreaser will work fine.
Old Jul 31, 2010 | 09:01 PM
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You would have gotten more responses in the detailing section but a citrus degreaser will do. Just be careful were you spray it (Eye protection) Since you will be under the car it will drip down plus if your doing this outside it might be windy, and also I don't know if you have a lift or your going to get under the car thts on jack stands but whichever you do be very careful. Rinse out all the lose grime first, then spray degreaser let it sit and rinse. If you have a small brush you can agitate the solution with after you spray it on eve better!
Old Oct 27, 2010 | 11:11 AM
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What ever you use, let it soak...
Old Nov 9, 2011 | 11:11 AM
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major cleaning

whats up fellas here new to the site as well as a first time maxima owner. ive had it a few months and really havent dont anything but put sounds in it i need to clean under hood and undercarriage was hopping you guys could steer me in the right way thanx
Old Nov 9, 2011 | 11:18 AM
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did you read this thread?
Old Nov 9, 2011 | 06:12 PM
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Spray motor down with garden hose. Then drain oil and clean the engine out with the hose also. Let it dry 15 mins then drive around
Old Nov 10, 2011 | 04:14 AM
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Old Nov 13, 2011 | 11:05 PM
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Originally Posted by wirelessdude04
Spray motor down with garden hose. Then drain oil and clean the engine out with the hose also. Let it dry 15 mins then drive around
watever yu do, dont do this. Just trust mi !
Old Nov 14, 2011 | 02:01 PM
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Originally Posted by wirelessdude04
Spray motor down with garden hose. Then drain oil and clean the engine out with the hose also. Let it dry 15 mins then drive around
******
This Maxima owner is just being Sarcastic,

Yes DO not do this.

Hey guys If a member is asking for advise, please post some good advise, no Bull...sh%%$%t. some people will take it seriously.
Old Nov 14, 2011 | 02:17 PM
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Originally Posted by wirelessdude04
Spray motor down with garden hose. Then drain oil and clean the engine out with the hose also. Let it dry 15 mins then drive around
This and remember to pour in some dish washing liquid in the engine as well to really get that sludge out. Once you start seeing clear water at the bottom your as good as new. Add oil and fire that b!tch up, literally.
Old Nov 14, 2011 | 06:02 PM
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******
This Maxima owner is just being Sarcastic,

Yes DO not do this.

Hey guys If a member is asking for advise, please post some good advise, no Bull...sh%%$%t. some people will take it seriously.
tell that dumbass to read the thread
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