Cleaning the engine compartment

[zcruiser]

One thing to remember is that the paint in your engine bay doesn't have clear coat like the body. Don't scrub too hard!

 

[1jzgte]

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[yardsale]

I use Shout laundry spray on my engines. Simple Green cleans good but can be harsh on some metals. Whatever you do don't use Purple Power.

 

[FrontRange4Runner]

I got bored and watched a ton of engine bay cleaning stuff on the youtubes a while back. Seems like everyone here does what I was watching. The only thing I would say is to use some tinfoil to cover up your MAF just to be safe. I don't really detail, so I just generally spray the dirt off. I mean, It's a 4Runner.....It looks much cooler flexing on those mall curbs than it does in the AutoZone parking lot with the hood up.

 

[djkurious]

Used LA Awesome degreaser. First engine cleaning since I purchased her 2 months ago.

 

[JsinLegacy]

So if we use Simple Green and a garden hose with a nozzle from a small distance the engine should be fine?

I've never worried about this much before because all my previous vehicles have been older and I didn't have a care as much as I do now.

Thanks.

 

[Whippersnapper02]

So if we use Simple Green and a garden hose with a nozzle from a small distance the engine should be fine?

I've never worried about this much before because all my previous vehicles have been older and I didn't have a care as much as I do now.

Thanks.

Water gets on your engine when it rains. Using a hose will be fine. Simple green is harmless on parts.

 

[JsinLegacy]

Water gets on your engine when it rains. Using a hose will be fine. Simple green is harmless on parts.

Yeah. I just assumed that very little got in there vs using a hose directly and soaking it some what. I just wanted to make sure as I need to tackle this engine after a weekend out playing on the mud.

 

[Whippersnapper02]

Yeah. I just assumed that very little got in there vs using a hose directly and soaking it some what. I just wanted to make sure as I need to tackle this engine after a weekend out playing on the mud.

I'd be more worried about the mud destroying a seal.