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Old 02-13-2013, 09:02 AM
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Engine Residue

I know it sounds maybe a little stupid but does anyone have any recommendations on how to clean the engine bay?
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degreaser and a rag?
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Pretty much just gotta do it by hand. No real short cut.

Personally, I use regular Simple Green and paper towels to clean up the engine bay and take away any dirt or stains. Then for the black engine covers I use Mothers Back-to-Black and it leaves them really wet and clean looking.

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Originally Posted by DESRTpunk
Pretty much just gotta do it by hand. No real short cut.

Personally, I use regular Simple Green and paper towels to clean up the engine bay and take away any dirt or stains. Then for the black engine covers I use Mothers Back-to-Black and it leaves them really wet and clean looking.

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x2 both products work great
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Take a glance at this thread: https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-discuss...-clean-244550/
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I use somewhat dilute Castrol Super Clean, 50/50. Since I do it once a month I rarely have to scrub, but sometimes it take a little work.
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I have a 2004 velocity red automatic 4 speed and I am under the hood every day and when I cleran on the week ends its a2 to 3 hour deal. I touch every thing I can by hand with a terry towel rinsed in a mild soap.

Never ever spray under the hood. Too many electronics. Its a luv of labor my 8 is. I use simple hand dish soap, mild dish soap works great, unless you only clean once a year or ?.




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