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hey.. how do you guys clean your engine?

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Old Jul 16, 2007 | 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Suneet
Are you serious? You just turn the engine on, pop the hood, and spray with a hose? There are not any potential electric problems?

I've never cleaned my engine, so I'm curious.
I have a UCF21 so the major components are covered.
If your plugs / wires are exposed I used to cover it with tin foil so the water wont get on them. Same goes for any wires that look freyed etc.

Make sure your car is running.
You'll be ok.. Don't flood the motor just a concentrated spray
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Old Jul 16, 2007 | 10:33 PM
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okies.. i cleaned mine today with simple green.. sprayed it on.. then.. went to a car was.. used soap with low pressure.. then.. used low pressure water to rinse.. looks great.. and.. car still running good.. haha.. i covered the air filter with a plastic bag.. and thats about it..



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