I would like to hear your comments on how you get rid of the dirt, grime and grease that covers your valve covers, engine block and other parts under the hood.
I have 3 vehicles ('02 Sequoia, '04 Tahoe and '92 Jeep Comanche) in various states of cleanliness. The Tahoe and Sequoia stay fairly clean under the hood, but the Comanche is a different stores. It has a 4.0L engine with 190K miles. I take it rough places and it gets dirty, greasy and grimey.
I have been low pressure spraying a combination of soapy water and degreaser onto the areas that don't have electrical connections, allowing it a few minutes to dissolve the oil & dirt and then a low pressure rinse. I will then crank the engine and let it warm up to drive off any standing water vs. allowing it to set and soak. I have been considering the use of the aerosol degreasers from AAP, but I am not sure about putting a strong degreaser in close contact with plugs, wires, electrical connectors, etc.
How do you get your engine clean? I know that a forum filled with people who discuss oil and OCIs will have some good comments!!
I have 3 vehicles ('02 Sequoia, '04 Tahoe and '92 Jeep Comanche) in various states of cleanliness. The Tahoe and Sequoia stay fairly clean under the hood, but the Comanche is a different stores. It has a 4.0L engine with 190K miles. I take it rough places and it gets dirty, greasy and grimey.
I have been low pressure spraying a combination of soapy water and degreaser onto the areas that don't have electrical connections, allowing it a few minutes to dissolve the oil & dirt and then a low pressure rinse. I will then crank the engine and let it warm up to drive off any standing water vs. allowing it to set and soak. I have been considering the use of the aerosol degreasers from AAP, but I am not sure about putting a strong degreaser in close contact with plugs, wires, electrical connectors, etc.
How do you get your engine clean? I know that a forum filled with people who discuss oil and OCIs will have some good comments!!
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