Cleaning motor

Tiny
JIM FRY
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  • 2002 DODGE CARAVAN
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  • FWD
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  • 58 MILES
What is the right way to power wash the engine
Tuesday, November 16th, 2010 AT 3:32 PM

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Tiny
CARADIODOC
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The Chrysler parts department has a real nice engine degreaser that looks just like green antifreeze, but it might only be available in 5 gallon pails. It is absolutely required that it be sprayed on with a trigger-squeeze bottle. If you pour it on the engine, it will just sit there and won't do anything. It must be misted on. It helps if the engine is still a little warm. Let it soak for a few minutes, then wash it off with a pressure washer. Try to avoid washing the spark plug wires but you don't have to be overly concerned.

Chrysler also has engine degreaser in a spray can and you can find this stuff at auto parts stores too.

Caradiodoc
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Tuesday, November 16th, 2010 AT 3:54 PM
Tiny
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I have to advise you that it's pretty much illegal to wash an engine these days unless you have a way to capture every drop of the dirty water and prevent any from going into the ground.
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Tuesday, November 16th, 2010 AT 5:19 PM

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