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06-29-2008, 11:54 PM | #1 |
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cleaning the engine???
the other day i popped the hood of the car & saw how gross my engine looks. i live across from the beach so all this dust & sand gets blown everywhere.
anyone know a good way to clean the engine? what product should i use? process? the engine has some thick dust everywhere and only some of it is coming off. all the input i can get. thanks! |
06-30-2008, 12:16 AM | #2 |
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Use a degreaser, spray with water, dry, then treat the plastic and rubber. Here's a decent primer on cleaning the engine bay: http://www.autopia.org/forum/guide-d...detailing.html
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06-30-2008, 12:29 AM | #3 |
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06-30-2008, 01:49 PM | #4 |
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ive heard some people use WD40, is that ok?
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