Clean Engine?
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Clean Engine?
[FONT=Verdana]Looking at all the clean and shiny engines out there makes me wonder how you guys do it.
Do you just get under the hood with a cloth, or are you using some cleaners and/or chemicals?
Do you just get under the hood with a cloth, or are you using some cleaners and/or chemicals?
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Saraland Alabama
St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16
I use my shop vac with a soft brissle dusting brush on it to clean the grit and dust that is accessible then I take my air compressor hose with a jet tip on it and blow all the areas the vac doesn't get. I then go back over with the vac to pick up any debris brought out by the air hose. It you have fluids getting out that should be addressed immediately. Thankfully I don't, but my '02 has only 8500 miles. I am not one who sprays water under my hood. I may take a damp rag under there but certainly not a water hose.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2002
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From: Friendswood, Tx
Originally Posted by 6 speed Sid
I am sure you will find some that disagree, but I never spray and liquid under the hood. Use air and wipe down only.
I use a rag with some "Aerospace 303" (similar to Armorall but not as greasy) and an air compressor. If you maintain it, you won't need to use water. 
