Engine Cleaning

[Rob H.]

Could someone please recommend the best product or solvent in which to clean the engine and under undercarriage? I used one of the degreaser sprays, but they are very harmful for the hoses etc. Are the citrus sprays (P21S) any good?

Any advice is greatly appreciated.

Best,
Rob

[KEN EDMUNDS]

Re: Engine Cleaning

Simple Green is very non invasive-it won't hurt a thing.

[Eric J.]

Re: Engine Cleaning

I start with a little Dawn Dishwashing liquid and I use simple green, when I need something with a little more power. I keep a spray bottle with nothing but distilled water in it to rinse off what I just cleaned. lots of clean rags. Eric

[Robert S.]

Re: Engine Cleaning

Here's a link to an article that may help you...




Corvette Mag Engine Detailing

[Rob H.]

Re: Engine Cleaning

Your advice is much appreciated --

Rob

[Paul B.]

Re: Engine Cleaning

Be careful with straight Simple Green on bare aluminum if it's warm, it's corrosive and will etch the aluminum. Also be careful with your exterior paint, it will strip any wax.
Paul

[Wayne K.]

Re: Engine Cleaning

Rob,

Your local Honda motorcycle dealer should have a product called Hondabrite. I believe it is a P21S product or the likes of packaged in their container. I've used it for years and works great if you don't have any heavy buildup.

Wayne

http://www.worldofpowersports.com/cgi-bin/wop/08732-0020B.html

[Rob A.]

Re: Engine Cleaning

I've had good results with 409. Continue to rinse it off with more 409, instead of water until you're happy with the results. Not using water will eliminate causing any surface rust on any bare steel present. If you buy concentrate 409 you can choose how strong to mix it.

[Anthony S.]

Re: Engine Cleaning

I've used Castrol Super Clean as a degreaser w/ great results

[Bryan L.]

Re: Engine Cleaning

I'm also a big fan of Super Clean, you can get it in gallon jugs at WM for around 8 bucks. Don't get it on the paint.

BL