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Old 03-04-2009, 08:09 AM
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Ive got a 96 12v and need to clean the engine up of some oil leaks and dirt. I know pressure washers are a killer on some vehicles under the hood. Whats the best way to wash the engine without messing things up?
 
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Old 03-04-2009, 12:07 PM
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theres always brake cleaner. cleans well and dries quick...
 
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Old 03-04-2009, 12:54 PM
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Cover the air filter and PDC with some plastic and spray the engine down with Simple Green....hit it with the garden hose, avoiding everything electrical.
 
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Old 03-04-2009, 01:01 PM
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I thought 12v's didnt have much electronics.. I know with my 07 Chevy, I stuff a rag in the airbox intake, and spray everything with simple green.. alot of it.. and then I break out the pressure washer and go crazy..
 
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Old 03-04-2009, 01:52 PM
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Thx.. Ima do it this weekend
 
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Old 03-04-2009, 02:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Oilfield_Mafia
I thought 12v's didnt have much electronics.. I know with my 07 Chevy, I stuff a rag in the airbox intake, and spray everything with simple green.. alot of it.. and then I break out the pressure washer and go crazy..
The PDC (Power Distribution Center) is in the engine bay - has a bunch of relays and fuses....dont think i would spray that....but hey, thats JMO.
 
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Old 03-04-2009, 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Dr. Evil
Cover the air filter and PDC with some plastic and spray the engine down with Simple Green....hit it with the garden hose, avoiding everything electrical.
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Make sure to re- rinse the outside of the truck after doing this, inevitably, some of the stuff will end up on your paint.
 
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Old 03-04-2009, 08:05 PM
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diesel fuel in a sprayer
 
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Old 03-04-2009, 09:44 PM
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super clean is what i would use that stuff is the best its in a purple jug get it @ walmart.
 
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Old 03-04-2009, 09:53 PM
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I would be careful with the Castrol Superclean. Its pretty harsh and will damage some material. I think Simple Green is the way to go.
 
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