Engine Cleaner...

*4.6 Love* · 05-15-2006, 10:40 AM

Whats the best engine cleaner/degreaser i can buy? I'm giving my car a good engine clean 2day and wanted to see what are my options! I'm not looking for stuff i have to order online, just something i can pick up at autozone or pep boys! Thanks for any help...

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dsdaddy · 05-15-2006, 10:55 AM

Still love this stuff....

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Originally Posted by dsdaddy

Last time I did it I used CD2 Engine Detailer. Two part kit, degreaser and detail spray. It involves using a LOW pressure spray of water on your engine, but I've had no problems with it.
This is the stuff...

And this is the result...

BrentK · 05-15-2006, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by dsdaddy

Still love this stuff....

I use to use that stuff too but i think they discontinued it..Now i just use diluted simple green and then use adams to polish but you have to get that online

spike_africa · 05-15-2006, 04:12 PM

dont use simple green it eats hoses. Use some degeaser watered down. Then spray it all off and use a prtective coating like aerospace 303 or something like that.

stang00 · 05-15-2006, 04:15 PM

use gunk engine degreaser

*4.6 Love* · 05-15-2006, 04:24 PM

Alright well i get of work in about 30 mins. so i'm heading to pep boys afterwards and i'll see what i can find!

dfroster · 05-15-2006, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by faststangbk

I use to use that stuff too but i think they discontinued it..Now i just use diluted simple green and then use adams to polish but you have to get that online

Same here! Can't find anywhere. I use Gunk (citrus) and silicone.

*Lances03SVT* · 05-15-2006, 04:31 PM

I'm going to try the Gunk citrus soon!!

spike_africa · 05-15-2006, 04:49 PM

i use a citrus degreaser watered down it works great. I only have to actuly wash the motor maybe once every other month or so. If you just pop the hood and wipe everything down after every wash it wont get very dirty under there.

Badfish · 05-15-2006, 05:52 PM

i used gunk...it sucks

3V2000GT · 05-15-2006, 06:32 PM

i use greased lightning- orange blast, works great

RyanGT04 · 05-16-2006, 06:10 AM

Gunk Citrus Engine Brite

*4.6 Love* · 05-16-2006, 08:05 AM

Well, went out and bought me some gunk citrus yesterday and that stuff rocks. My engine bay looks just like the one above!

...I give this product and A++!

Mossberg · 05-16-2006, 02:14 PM

I use the CD2 kit.

Badfish · 05-16-2006, 02:58 PM

what method do you guys use? power washer? what do y7ou cover up? if anything

DarkSith · 05-16-2006, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Badfish

what method do you guys use? power washer? what do y7ou cover up? if anything

I'd also like to know this...

*4.6 Love* · 05-16-2006, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Badfish

what method do you guys use? power washer? what do y7ou cover up? if anything

I first applied the gunk citrus to my extremely dirty engine bay (i had a few dried up tree leaves in there) Let it sit for about 10 mins. The only thing you don't wanna spray is the alternator. Then hose it down. I turn on my car when i hosed it down though...let it idle for 10 minutes so it will dry. Turn it off, let it cool down for a good 20-30 mins. Spray gunk citrus again(light spray) on the places that you want to detail. Let it sit 5 mins. Then turn the car on and let idle for 15 mins until any excess gunk dries off....and you're done!

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DarkSith · 06-16-2006, 06:27 PM

Sorry to bring up an old thread, but I went and got some Citrus Gunk today. Did you guys cover anything up besides the alternator like wireing and such, the directions on the back have me kinda wary about this stuff.

Stan · 06-16-2006, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by stang00

use gunk engine degreaser

i used gunk citurs engine degreaser works the best and smells like citrus after

95STANG · 06-16-2006, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by dsdaddy

Still love this stuff....

They still sell that stuff. I just bought some at autozone last week. DS did you actually cover your belts and alternator and all the other parts it says not to spary on????

dsdaddy · 06-16-2006, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 95STANG

They still sell that stuff. I just bought some at autozone last week. DS did you actually cover your belts and alternator and all the other parts it says not to spary on????

Yep, just wrapped the belts and alternator with aluminum foil...works like a champ...

foncarelli · 06-17-2006, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by 4.6 Love

I first applied the gunk citrus to my extremely dirty engine bay (i had a few dried up tree leaves in there) Let it sit for about 10 mins. The only thing you don't wanna spray is the alternator. Then hose it down. I turn on my car when i hosed it down though...let it idle for 10 minutes so it will dry. Turn it off, let it cool down for a good 20-30 mins. Spray gunk citrus again(light spray) on the places that you want to detail. Let it sit 5 mins. Then turn the car on and let idle for 15 mins until any excess gunk dries off....and you're done!

4.6

Post some pics. of your car when your done. Time to whore.

*madmatt* · 06-17-2006, 07:34 AM

Im so scared to do this after what blake did to his car. Mines nasty under the hood...

*4.6 Love* · 06-17-2006, 08:11 AM

I didn't cover jack ****...I was just careful not to hose down the alternator and i was good to go.....I spray the fawk out of the engine..

05-15-2006, 10:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
4.6 Love Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mexico Posts: 6,147	Engine Cleaner... Whats the best engine cleaner/degreaser i can buy? I'm giving my car a good engine clean 2day and wanted to see what are my options! I'm not looking for stuff i have to order online, just something i can pick up at autozone or pep boys! Thanks for any help... 4.6 __________________ Go Cowboys! X pipe and flows

05-15-2006, 04:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
spike_africa Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Orlando,Florida Posts: 7,210	dont use simple green it eats hoses. Use some degeaser watered down. Then spray it all off and use a prtective coating like aerospace 303 or something like that. __________________ Dustin 2002 GT Mustang 5-Speed Drag Radials,Sprayed,Powershifted WOOO HOOOO!

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05-15-2006, 04:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
4.6 Love Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mexico Posts: 6,147	Alright well i get of work in about 30 mins. so i'm heading to pep boys afterwards and i'll see what i can find! __________________ Go Cowboys! X pipe and flows

05-15-2006, 04:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
Lances03SVT Super Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Location: Carthage, Missouri Posts: 9,224	I'm going to try the Gunk citrus soon!! __________________ _______________________ 2003 Cobra SOLD

05-15-2006, 04:49 PM	#9 (permalink)
spike_africa Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Orlando,Florida Posts: 7,210	i use a citrus degreaser watered down it works great. I only have to actuly wash the motor maybe once every other month or so. If you just pop the hood and wipe everything down after every wash it wont get very dirty under there. __________________ Dustin 2002 GT Mustang 5-Speed Drag Radials,Sprayed,Powershifted WOOO HOOOO!

05-15-2006, 05:52 PM	#10 (permalink)
Badfish Listen to reggae. Join Date: May 2005 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 8,800	i used gunk...it sucks __________________ '04 2.3l Evo '86 GSXR 750

05-15-2006, 06:32 PM	#11 (permalink)
3V2000GT 46MONSTER Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Wheaton, IL Posts: 2,209	i use greased lightning- orange blast, works great __________________ 2000 GT Black on Tan, TKO 600: 370rwhp 370rwtq NA Built 3v 2004 Honda CBR 600 F4i Black/Red 2000 SVT Lightning Silver i love jinny!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!! lucky is awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

05-16-2006, 06:10 AM	#12 (permalink)
RyanGT04 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Lakeland, FL Posts: 295	Gunk Citrus Engine Brite __________________ Sig by Slither 2004 GT: MAC O/R Prochamber H-pipe, Flowmaster 40's, Eibach Springs, K&N FIPK, MGW, FRPP 4.10s CarDomain

05-16-2006, 08:05 AM	#13 (permalink)
4.6 Love Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mexico Posts: 6,147	Well, went out and bought me some gunk citrus yesterday and that stuff rocks. My engine bay looks just like the one above!...I give this product and A++! __________________ Go Cowboys! X pipe and flows

05-16-2006, 02:14 PM	#14 (permalink)
Mossberg Insert Creative CT here Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 299	I use the CD2 kit. __________________ 2002 Mineral Grey GT 5 speed FRPP 4.10 gears, Moser 31 Spline Axles, Super 40 Flowmasters, Mac O/R Pro-Chamber, Modular Powerhouse Tune Daily Driver: 2000 Toreador Red Ford Contour SE Sport V6 5 speed, SVT Dual Exhaust

05-16-2006, 02:58 PM	#15 (permalink)
Badfish Listen to reggae. Join Date: May 2005 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 8,800	what method do you guys use? power washer? what do y7ou cover up? if anything __________________ '04 2.3l Evo '86 GSXR 750

06-16-2006, 06:27 PM	#18 (permalink)
DarkSith Victory Is Mine Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lake City, SC Posts: 1,327	Sorry to bring up an old thread, but I went and got some Citrus Gunk today. Did you guys cover anything up besides the alternator like wireing and such, the directions on the back have me kinda wary about this stuff. __________________

06-17-2006, 07:34 AM	#23 (permalink)
madmatt Traitor...lol Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 7,922	Im so scared to do this after what blake did to his car. Mines nasty under the hood... __________________ RPMPlanets

06-17-2006, 08:11 AM	#24 (permalink)
4.6 Love Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mexico Posts: 6,147	I didn't cover jack ****...I was just careful not to hose down the alternator and i was good to go.....I spray the fawk out of the engine.. __________________ Go Cowboys! X pipe and flows