decided to clean my engine last weekend... took some before and after pics...

simple green automotive works wonders... didn't take very long...

Before:


After:

 

looks good

 

good job! maybe i should do that too

 

Nice!

 

It's awesome & easy.

I use Gunk 'Foamy' Engine Cleaner

 

Looks clean.. how long did it take you to clean it?

 

Looks nice. I definitely need to clean mine.

 

that looks good did you have to cover up anything when you hosed it down. Also was the engine hot, warm or cold?

 

about 20 mins... not long at all... faster and easier then washing the car... haha

 

I put a plastic bag around the alternator...

i drove the car around the block for about 5 mins... just so the engine was warm to the touch... but not burning...

 

You might consider cleaning it when it's cold. Hope you didn't warp the cylinder head...

Btw, did you use water as well?

 

How can you warp the cylinder head????????


Just clean with cloth and water should be fine.

 

^^ you should be fine. i seriously doubt you'd warp the head for just 5 minutes. i see the acura techs do it all the time in the shop, and they charge you $$$ just to hose down your engine, lol.

 

It depends... Just because someone does it all the time doesn't mean it's right. Do you drive your car to those automatic car wash places? Can you imagine the cold water spraying over the warm/hot brake rotors? Ever thought about the possibility of warp rotors? Most people don't and they do it all the time too.

 

yeah watered it down to wash away all the chemicals..

how would i know if the cylinder head was warped??

 

Shame on you for letting it get that dirty! Looks nice and clean now. Good job

 

FYI, don't spray the water directly on any of the fluid reservoirs either. As if brake fluid doesn't attract enough water already....

BTW, nice job. I'm jealous!

 

Looks good - I use Simple Green too! I love the stuff.

 

what is the proper way of cleaning the engine? what chemicals do i need? what are the things i need to cover? thanks

 

You should search our Wash & Wax Subforum. There are a number of threads on this. Here is one of them to get you started:
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...ghlight=engine

 

I use spay and wash. Cleans all the grease and grim and is very gentle. Just spray on and hose off. Been using it for years, and have found nothing better.

 

Damn, I really need to start cleaning my car more.

 

You're too lazy..

 

yes he is

 

spray and wash? the clothing stain remover? interesting.


luther

 

:troutslap

wanna see my dirty engine bay? Hahahaha

 

Give it a try and you will agree. Just make sure it is spray and wash. The other similar products are not as good.

 

simple green is the best!!! work on everything, great as a household cleaner. and if you go to home depot its like half the price of auto stores!

 

i find using quick detailer from meguires really good