Joe's keys to proper engine degreasing...

[Joe's detailing]

Sooner, or later were going to have to degrease our engine, here's the steps for a safe, effective, technique...

1) Make sure engine is cool

2) Cover all water (sensitive) equipment like distributer, fuses, etc with plastic bags or whatevers available...

3) Spray (APC) or (degreaser) over engine {scrub} if necessary...

4) Start vehicle, hose off chemical with fan sprayer nossle, if possible
never soak engine, get off as much grime and grease with the least amount of water.

5) If using pressure washer keep 3 feet away, never get to close to engine with washer you want it set at (FAN) pattern spray no stream...!


6) If you hear belts squeaks it's normal, but if something sounds just not right, turn off motor for a few minutes then restart.
Most vehicles, won't be any problem with these steps.

7) Never attempt these steps on Foreign, exotic vehicles completly different engines and your mistake could be costly....

Thanks for reading (Happy- Degreasing) to you...Joe...

[VonLego]

Re: Joe's keys to proper engine degreasing...

Thank you so much for this... been wondering how to do this safely!

[AeroCleanse]

Re: Joe's keys to proper engine degreasing...

Sooner, or later were going to have to degrease our engine, here's the steps for a safe, effective, technique...

7) Never attempt these steps on Foreign, exotic vehicles completly different engines and your mistake could be costly....

Thanks for reading (Happy- Degreasing) to you...Joe...

So whats the technique on foreign, exotic engines?

[Mark2]

Re: Joe's keys to proper engine degreasing...

I have washed engines on alot of cars, and I wouldn't use a pressure washer. Never had any problems on any car, foreign or exotics included.

[buckshot333]

Re: Joe's keys to proper engine degreasing...

So whats the technique on foreign, exotic engines?

A good insurance policy.....

[AeroCleanse]

Re: Joe's keys to proper engine degreasing...

A good insurance policy.....

Already have a $2M policy

[Jeepster04]

Re: Joe's keys to proper engine degreasing...

Just wondering, why do you think they should start the engine then spray the engine off? Seems to me like that would pose a chance of hurting sensitive electronics if you get them wet while they are in use. You will also be working around the belt and fan which isnt the best thing to do while the engine is running.

The way I look at it, I plunge the front end of my Jeep underwater when Im offroad so alittle water hose isnt going to hurt anything. With that, here is a vid of me spray off my engine before I spray it with a degreaser(APC+). I usually spray it off, spray APC+ and scrub, then spray it off after letting it soak for a bit.

I like to clean a 'warm' engine and not a hot or cold engine. I start it after I rinse the degreaser off and let it run for a few min to dry it off.

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v612/jeepjeepster/Detailed/?action=view&current=9919fb69.flv

My engine does not have a distributor and the fuse box is sealed fairly well. Do not spray the alternator directly.

Even though I use a decent amount of pressure I recommend that you use a slow steady stream of water.

[Joe's detailing]

Re: Joe's keys to proper engine degreasing...

Just wondering, why do you think they should start the engine then spray the engine off?

Most cars will not start after motor is wet been there, done that..

[Joe's detailing]

Re: Joe's keys to proper engine degreasing...

So whats the technique on foreign, exotic engines?

Do it by hand ...

[Joe's detailing]

Re: Joe's keys to proper engine degreasing...

Bluelibby, your engine didn't look dirty to begin with thats, not stream water pattern, it's more fan friendly...

[AeroCleanse]

Re: Joe's keys to proper engine degreasing...

Do it by hand ...

That's the way I do it it now.

[RaskyR1]

Re: Joe's keys to proper engine degreasing...

Nice write up Joe. I do pretty much the same but I also leave the engine off.

Does anyone remember the old 2.5 liter 4 Tech motors that GM put in the early 80's Grand Am, Cutlass, Celebrity???

Those by far were the worste motors to clean!!! The cap was a MAJOR PAIN to get at!!!

[RaskyR1]

Re: Joe's keys to proper engine degreasing...

Sorry for my Spelling "worst"

[jfelbab]

Re: Joe's keys to proper engine degreasing...

Another tip. Do this degreasing in the street or put a tarp under the car as the grease that is released will stain the driveway.

[Joe's detailing]

Re: Joe's keys to proper engine degreasing...

Nice write up Joe. I do pretty much the same but I also leave the engine off.

It's preference leaving engine on thanks Rasky for the kind words ...Joe