How do you clean your engine?

Chris02 · November 16th, 2009, 10:27 AM

My engine is filthy. I need to clean it badly, but how? I'd love to clean it before it goes away for the winter. The engine has been covered in dirt for 3 years. I NEED to clean it... lol

Thanks guys!

Breakout · November 16th, 2009, 10:28 AM

greased lightning works good

Chris02 · November 16th, 2009, 10:31 AM

Do you hose it down at all? Or just spray something like that on and then let it do it's thing? haha

Breakout · November 16th, 2009, 10:34 AM

I don't hose it down. I spray on paper towel or a cheap towel that I don't need anymore and wipe it down. It's pretty good stuff. You may want to apply a lot more to areas that don't seem to want to clean as easily.

Chris02 · November 16th, 2009, 10:36 AM

Originally Posted by Breakout

I don't hose it down. I spray on paper towel or a cheap towel that I don't need anymore and wipe it down. It's pretty good stuff. You may want to apply a lot more to areas that don't seem to want to clean as easily.

Thanks bro!

pyschopath76 · November 16th, 2009, 10:36 AM

there is a sticky in here somewhere that gives you a comprehensive breakdown on how to clean your engine! i used it and man it worked great!! use the search engine on here and you will find it.

Breakout · November 16th, 2009, 10:37 AM

Originally Posted by pyschopath76

there is a sticky in here somewhere that gives you a comprehensive breakdown on how to clean your engine! i used it and man it worked great!! use the search engine on here and you will find it.

to this end i'm sure there's other stuff but greased lightning works for me

pyschopath76 · November 16th, 2009, 10:37 AM

Engine Bay Cleaning **Look Here**
here it is!!

pyschopath76 · November 16th, 2009, 10:39 AM

i did this and my engine looked brand damn new!! give it a shot, you wont believe how well it will work till you do it. i really didnt have to touch my engine at all besides the hard to get spots.

Chris02 · November 16th, 2009, 10:40 AM

Originally Posted by pyschopath76

Engine Bay Cleaning **Look Here**
here it is!!

Thanks man! Appreciate it.

pyschopath76 · November 16th, 2009, 10:44 AM

give ya boy some reps for helpin ya out!

but serious you will love the way it comes out!! it is so clean and works alot faster than good old elbow grease. although there may be some tough spots you will def have to hit yourself, for the most part it will shine your engine up to show quality with VERY little hassle.

and your welcome!! thats how we do round here!!

M.P. Cobra Fan · November 17th, 2009, 10:55 AM

I do this to my vehicle 2-3 times a year. I have been doing basically the same thing for about 10 years now to my rides. Bteween wahings they get a bi-weekly wipe down with quick detail and they always stay looking clean.

pyschopath76 · November 17th, 2009, 11:11 AM

i do the same thing myself like 2 or 3 times a year, but everytime i wash my car i try to get at the engine to hit those "spots" that always accumulate dirt and grime. cant go wrong cuz i love having a clean looking engine. everybodys calls me anal about it, but i hate having a dirty engine bay! how you gonna have a clean ass looking whip....but your motor be nasty as hell!! LOL

November 16th, 2009, 10:27 AM	#1
Chris02 Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 614 iTrader: 0 reviews	How do you clean your engine? My engine is filthy. I need to clean it badly, but how? I'd love to clean it before it goes away for the winter. The engine has been covered in dirt for 3 years. I NEED to clean it... lol Thanks guys! __________________ 2002 Mustang GT 5spd. 3.73's, JLT CAI, 91 SCT-X3 Tune, H&R SS's, MM CC plates, Dark smoked headlights/fogs, chin spoiler & grill delete

November 16th, 2009, 10:31 AM	#3
Chris02 Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 614 iTrader: 0 reviews	Do you hose it down at all? Or just spray something like that on and then let it do it's thing? haha __________________ 2002 Mustang GT 5spd. 3.73's, JLT CAI, 91 SCT-X3 Tune, H&R SS's, MM CC plates, Dark smoked headlights/fogs, chin spoiler & grill delete

November 16th, 2009, 10:36 AM	#6
pyschopath76 Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT slow as sin.... Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 977 iTrader: 0 reviews	there is a sticky in here somewhere that gives you a comprehensive breakdown on how to clean your engine! i used it and man it worked great!! use the search engine on here and you will find it. __________________ JLT Ram Air Intake/Accufab 70mm Throttle Body & Upper Plenum/SLP Longtube Headers/SLP Catted X-pipe/SLP LM1/4.10 gears Military Crew - AZ2(AW) Black Stang Member #6

November 16th, 2009, 10:37 AM	#8
pyschopath76 Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT slow as sin.... Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 977 iTrader: 0 reviews	Engine Bay Cleaning Look Here here it is!! __________________ JLT Ram Air Intake/Accufab 70mm Throttle Body & Upper Plenum/SLP Longtube Headers/SLP Catted X-pipe/SLP LM1/4.10 gears Military Crew - AZ2(AW) Black Stang Member #6

November 16th, 2009, 10:39 AM	#9
pyschopath76 Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT slow as sin.... Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 977 iTrader: 0 reviews	i did this and my engine looked brand damn new!! give it a shot, you wont believe how well it will work till you do it. i really didnt have to touch my engine at all besides the hard to get spots. __________________ JLT Ram Air Intake/Accufab 70mm Throttle Body & Upper Plenum/SLP Longtube Headers/SLP Catted X-pipe/SLP LM1/4.10 gears Military Crew - AZ2(AW) Black Stang Member #6

November 16th, 2009, 10:28 AM	#2
Breakout Tree Fiddy Z 2006 Nissan 350Z Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 2,031 iTrader: 0 reviews	greased lightning works good

November 16th, 2009, 10:34 AM	#4
Breakout Tree Fiddy Z 2006 Nissan 350Z Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 2,031 iTrader: 0 reviews	I don't hose it down. I spray on paper towel or a cheap towel that I don't need anymore and wipe it down. It's pretty good stuff. You may want to apply a lot more to areas that don't seem to want to clean as easily.

November 16th, 2009, 10:44 AM	#11
pyschopath76 Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT slow as sin.... Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 977 iTrader: 0 reviews	give ya boy some reps for helpin ya out! but serious you will love the way it comes out!! it is so clean and works alot faster than good old elbow grease. although there may be some tough spots you will def have to hit yourself, for the most part it will shine your engine up to show quality with VERY little hassle. and your welcome!! thats how we do round here!! __________________ JLT Ram Air Intake/Accufab 70mm Throttle Body & Upper Plenum/SLP Longtube Headers/SLP Catted X-pipe/SLP LM1/4.10 gears Military Crew - AZ2(AW) Black Stang Member #6

November 17th, 2009, 10:55 AM	#12
M.P. Cobra Fan It's in the details Mod! 01 Cobra Vert Nov 09/10 ROTM! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ft Stewart/Naples/Hampton/Tampa Posts: 11,075 iTrader: 1 reviews	I do this to my vehicle 2-3 times a year. I have been doing basically the same thing for about 10 years now to my rides. Bteween wahings they get a bi-weekly wipe down with quick detail and they always stay looking clean. __________________ Pinup in signature by loish.net Modded Mustangs Cobra Club#007 Military Crew E5 VOTED MM's BEST SIGNATURE 2010. THANKS STANGGTR07

November 17th, 2009, 11:11 AM	#13
pyschopath76 Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT slow as sin.... Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 977 iTrader: 0 reviews	i do the same thing myself like 2 or 3 times a year, but everytime i wash my car i try to get at the engine to hit those "spots" that always accumulate dirt and grime. cant go wrong cuz i love having a clean looking engine. everybodys calls me anal about it, but i hate having a dirty engine bay! how you gonna have a clean ass looking whip....but your motor be nasty as hell!! LOL __________________ JLT Ram Air Intake/Accufab 70mm Throttle Body & Upper Plenum/SLP Longtube Headers/SLP Catted X-pipe/SLP LM1/4.10 gears Military Crew - AZ2(AW) Black Stang Member #6

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