help!!! engine FILTHY
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help!!! engine FILTHY
the previous owner of my c5 was anything but clean. it took me a month to get the old spice smell out of the inside and now i am working on the engine. i really love what some members pics look like and i was hoping that i could get some help with how i should go about cleaning my engine. PLEASE i am to embarrased to post pics or even lift the hood for my friends. 
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From: Amarillo TX
- Let the engine run for 2-3 minutes to warm it (not so hot that you can't put your hand down on it.
- Cover the alternator, etc. with foil or plastic bags.
- Generously spray the engine with degreaser or all-purpose cleaner (properly diluted) and let it dwell for a minute.
- Scrub heavily soiled areas with a brush and/or wash mitt.
- Rinse thoroughly, but don't saturate areas with sensitive components.
- (Optional) Use a leaf blower to remove most of the water
- Once clean, spray a waterbased dressing liberally on all plastic, rubber, etc.
- Start the engine again with the hood closed and let it run for several minutes to dry everything.
- Once dry, wipe down as necessary.
- Cover the alternator, etc. with foil or plastic bags.
- Generously spray the engine with degreaser or all-purpose cleaner (properly diluted) and let it dwell for a minute.
- Scrub heavily soiled areas with a brush and/or wash mitt.
- Rinse thoroughly, but don't saturate areas with sensitive components.
- (Optional) Use a leaf blower to remove most of the water
- Once clean, spray a waterbased dressing liberally on all plastic, rubber, etc.
- Start the engine again with the hood closed and let it run for several minutes to dry everything.
- Once dry, wipe down as necessary.
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From: Lewes DE
For product choice, I really like Simple Green - available at any hardware store.
For dressing the plastics and rubber hoses afterwards, try Stoner's Trim Shine - just spray it on and walk away - great clean, mild shiny look that will last for weeks or months - no need to wipe it off or wipe it on. Very convenient.
For dressing the plastics and rubber hoses afterwards, try Stoner's Trim Shine - just spray it on and walk away - great clean, mild shiny look that will last for weeks or months - no need to wipe it off or wipe it on. Very convenient.
