best engine cleaner/degreaser

i was wondering whats the best thing to use to clean your engine, mine isnt really all that dirty but i want it as clean as i can get it with a little cleaning it might look brand new so what would be the best thing to use?

i use simple green. using it the first time you may want to spray it on and scrub around in the engine bay. then you just hose it off.
to maintain the cleanliness, you just spray on the simple green and hose it off whenever you feel the need.

Simple Green works well just DO NOT let it dry on your paint. Any citrus degreaser will also work well. Just make sure to clean with the engine slightly warmed up - 5-10min from cold. Never clean a hot engine.

The best way to clean an engine is with a steam cleaner.

simple green i would also cover up any electonics with plastic bags

Greased lighting also works well, just dont let it sit on the plastics too long

Steam clean :biggrin:

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