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Cr@2y Gr33k · Joined: 25 Mar 2008 Posts: 132 Location: Upper Darby, PA

Has anyone used a type of engine cleaner like the following link? If anyone has, is it safe to use?
http://ec1-images.acehardwareoutlet.com/225/products/80354h.jpg

There seems to be a lot of dirt and dust that gets under the hood of Nissan's cars and trucks.
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Captain Smoke Eater · Posted: Tue Jun 02, 2009 8:06 am Post subject:

I use something very close to that. But Gunk products are very good and I would not hesitate to use this. On diesel trucks we use a chemical in a 55gal drum. Its basically the same as the Gunk but its not pressurized and we use a spray bottle with a pressure steam washer
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Cr@2y Gr33k · Joined: 25 Mar 2008 Posts: 132 Location: Upper Darby, PA

You wouldn't recommend using a high pressure washer on the Pathfinder's engine though, would you? There is a lot of wiring that could probably come lose and end up ruining the engine.
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Captain Smoke Eater · Posted: Tue Jun 02, 2009 12:52 pm Post subject:

When I still had a job at Peterbilt I used the spray cleaner and HP steam on my PF, Xterra, S10. Its fine to use this but I would not sit on one spot but move the spray head slowly.
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tuclouds · Joined: 03 Sep 2009 Posts: 1 Location: ky

you can use gunk citrus, or regular gunk for a oily engine. I spray the cleaner on a very warm engine, (a 2-3 mile journey) and all the under-hood components. Then take a water hose on a spray setting and just spray enough to remove the cleaner and grime. I would not advise to spray large amounts of water continually on engine. the trick is to let the engine heat dissipate the moisture before starting up.

Cr@2y Gr33k · Joined: 25 Mar 2008 Posts: 132 Location: Upper Darby, PA

When I used to clean the engine in my old Blazer, I used to spray the stuff on, then let it sit for a minute or two. I would then turn the engine on, and spray the entire thing down.
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npg · Joined: 28 Jul 2009 Posts: 11

i use degreaser and than just spray it off..
when the engine is wet i use vinyl cleaner and i spray it on kinda thick and when it drys it looks like a brand new motor the plactic under the hood every thing looks brand new... works pretty well

Gonzo · Joined: 06 Jan 2009 Posts: 81 Location: Chicago Burb, IL

I use about the same procedure as most of you guys but I use my leaf blower to blow off most of the water out. I gotta improvise being that I dont have an air compressor. Smile

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