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Old Apr 1, 2008 | 10:14 AM
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Is it alright to use engine degreaser or is it to strong?
Old Apr 1, 2008 | 10:22 AM
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Is it alright to use engine degreaser or is it to strong?
i dont even add water to my simple green, i just spray i right on let it sit for about 5 min, hose it off, then towl dry.
Old Apr 1, 2008 | 04:19 PM
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I heard armor all wipes are good for the plastic and rubber stuff, makes it all shine like new.

gotta clean my engine myself.... gotten a little dirty from winter...
Old Apr 1, 2008 | 04:35 PM
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I know to cover the distributor before the hose down... anything else?
Old Apr 1, 2008 | 04:39 PM
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while on the subject of engine cleaning .. is it ok to hose the engine down as long as you let it dry before starting it ?
Right after I hose my engine down i start it up. The MAF is usually the only thing i cover....
Old Apr 2, 2008 | 05:16 PM
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dont throw away those oldtoothbrushes. they are a great tool at no cost.
Old Apr 2, 2008 | 06:40 PM
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Mean green kicks major ***. It even cleaned up my turbines pretty damn good and thats a tough challenge
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