Engine cleaning w/ Simple Green

AdamLX · 07-17-2001, 08:21 PM

Yeah yeah, I havent cleaned the motor since its been in the car. Everything WAS beadblasted but that has since been ruined.

Question: Whats the best way to clean the motor with simple green? Spray it on while the motor's hot and let it cool then rinse or what? I know to be careful and cover all the electrical stuff up etc.
I dont really have any bad areas...it just needs a good hosing down with something.
Thanks

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GE · 07-18-2001, 10:19 PM

should be water based. Petroleum-based degreasers are not allowed in some areas.
may be a strong dilution of an all-purpose cleaner.
should not etch paint. Degreasers that are highly alkaline may etch paint. Make sure the material states that it willl not harm painted surfaces.
may work better if the engine is warm. They should not be used when an engine is extremely hot.
can usually be applied w/a squirt bottle or portable pump sprayer.
may require help cleaning by brushing. Brushing breaks the hardened crust on grease, allowing the degreaser to penetrate. Do not use a wire brush, which could scratch finished parts.

EW · 07-23-2001, 09:51 AM

On the Automotive Simple Green bottle it does not say to warm engine. It works fine when engine is cold.

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07-17-2001, 08:21 PM	#1
AdamLX Frequent Flyer Join Date: May 2000 Location: Frisco, TX Posts: 8,902	Engine cleaning w/ Simple Green Yeah yeah, I havent cleaned the motor since its been in the car. Everything WAS beadblasted but that has since been ruined. Question: Whats the best way to clean the motor with simple green? Spray it on while the motor's hot and let it cool then rinse or what? I know to be careful and cover all the electrical stuff up etc. I dont really have any bad areas...it just needs a good hosing down with something. Thanks ------------------ I know everything.

07-18-2001, 10:19 PM	#2
GE 6 Cliff Trail - Frisco / 1430 Byron Nelson Pkwy Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 30,844	should be water based. Petroleum-based degreasers are not allowed in some areas. may be a strong dilution of an all-purpose cleaner. should not etch paint. Degreasers that are highly alkaline may etch paint. Make sure the material states that it willl not harm painted surfaces. may work better if the engine is warm. They should not be used when an engine is extremely hot. can usually be applied w/a squirt bottle or portable pump sprayer. may require help cleaning by brushing. Brushing breaks the hardened crust on grease, allowing the degreaser to penetrate. Do not use a wire brush, which could scratch finished parts.

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07-23-2001, 09:51 AM	#3
EW Procrastination Racing Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 8,723	On the Automotive Simple Green bottle it does not say to warm engine. It works fine when engine is cold. ------------------ The cheapest way is not the best way.