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I did a search with no luck. Anyone know how to clean the engine without damaging anything? Mine is really looking bad lately thanks to wonderful Chicago roadwork. If this is the wrong place to post this can a mod put it where it belongs?

 
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cover up all the electronics and anything you want wiht a plastic bag or something and take a hose to tha biznatch. thats about it. or get a rag and sit there for aobut 3 hours and wipe off all the pieces. look in the detailing forums. there's a htread on it but i'm to lazy to link it. someone else will

 
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there's a little thing called "Simple Green"...works wonders.

 
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i didnt even cover anything, i just spray engine cleaner and wash it off, but if u have intake, cover it

 
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I use "Super Clean" by Castro. While at the car wash, I spray the engine down with soapy water, then Super Clean and lastly with the spot free rinse. The spot free rinse is usually low pressure and as long as you don't try to get too close, nothing should ever happen. I've done this twice a month for the past year and I've never had ANY problems

 
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Thanks guys for the help, it is suppose to rain here all week and flurries on thursday and friday. As long as the weekend is nice I will have a chance to do it.

 
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There is a product called CD-2 Engine Detailing Kit





"The CD-2 Engine Detailing Kit contains a Super Concentrated Engine Cleaner & Prep and an Engine Detailer.

Step 1, Cleaner:
- Super Fast Acting Formula
- Safely & Effectively Lifts Tough Dirt, Grease & Grime
- Prepares Engine Surface For Detailing

Step 2, Detailing:
- Shines & Protects Under-the-HoodSurfaces
- Repels Dirt, Grease & Moisture
- Prolongs Hose Life"


(pic and details courtesy of www.waxdepot.com)

This product is great.

 
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i used super clean with my pressure washer on my old car, but then I read somewhere that super clean isn't good for the paint. so on my new car I've only sprayed it with a regular hose & wiped it down. cuz I'm to lazy to do a good job. besides the winters just around the corner & its gonna do havok to it anyhow.