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Jun 21, 2004 | 08:19 AM

three_bees

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Oven Cleaner

Is It Ok To Clean Motor with Oven Cleaner?

Jun 21, 2004 | 09:20 AM

ggarrahan

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No, it is caustic, and will peel the paint off the engine, can damage rubber or plastic parts. Use Gunk, it's designed to clean the engine.

Jun 21, 2004 | 09:42 AM

momalle1

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That depends if you like the motor or not. If you've had oil leaks and have a lot of residue to remove, do like ggarrahan says. If you are just cleaning road grime, gunk sells a light duty product, or something mild like Simple Green cut down will do.

Jun 21, 2004 | 09:55 AM

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Thanks Guys

I just wanted to make sure, A neighbor had suggested it.

Jun 21, 2004 | 09:56 AM

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Simple Green

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Did You Say SIMPLE GREEN????????? Does that cut grease too??

Jun 21, 2004 | 01:40 PM

emboyd

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I'm pretty sure the Simple Green label says, 'degreaser'.

Jun 21, 2004 | 09:35 PM

three_bees

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Thanks Again

Thanks Again for the info

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Jun 22, 2004 | 11:48 AM

CowboyBilly9Mile

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Along with what has been said, oven cleaner will make all of your aluminum parts ugly due to a chemical reaction.

Jun 22, 2004 | 02:32 PM

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SangRun Hunter

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I use oven cleaner on cast iron or steel parts after I have taken the motor apart and I am repainting the block. It's bad for aluminum though, real bad since it's a caustic.