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Old Mar 5, 2016 | 09:56 PM
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Washing Engine? (Badly Needed)

I just got my 2011 from an oil servicer auction and I need to clean the dirt off the engine. Is a simple hose nozzle the preferred weapon?
 
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Old Mar 5, 2016 | 10:04 PM
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Ive been using simple green and a garden hose with a sprayer since my truck was brand new. I put a bag over the alternator and spray down the motor with simple green then let sit for a few minutes and then rinse her off. I follow that up with a blow dry from my air compressor
 
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Old Mar 5, 2016 | 10:35 PM
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Simple green / water works well just not a lot of pressure. I usually just use the hose with no nozzle. Any dirty spots you can use a degreaser and brush.
 
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Old Mar 6, 2016 | 08:09 AM
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I use spray nine and a hose regularly, works well. I Just don't do it on a hot engine. Cold water, hot engine may cause problems.
 
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Old Mar 6, 2016 | 09:10 AM
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too many electrical modules in recent model trucks....its not going to run any different if the exterior of the engine is dirty or clean so why risk it.


if your going to insist on doing it anyway, disconnect the battery and let it sit for a day with the hood open to dry out all the electricals.
 
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Old Mar 6, 2016 | 11:43 AM
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Simple green and a hose for the win!
 
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Old Mar 6, 2016 | 11:58 AM
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Or a fried electrical component for the fail
 
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