What r u using to clean the engine? - United Bimmer Community

**delair** · 04-19-2005, 06:34 AM

To give the engines a better shiny. do u use gas oil or something special to make it locks better

**cruzin 323is** · 04-19-2005, 11:12 PM

wd40, or some armor-all.. all the same!!

**Joey** · 04-20-2005, 10:04 AM

Lay down some aluminum foil on parts that you won't want iol all over, then absolutely hose it down with WD40. I get a lot of dust settling around my house, and that stuff takes it right off.

**pimpin328is** · 04-20-2005, 10:48 AM

hmmmm wd40 huh, do you use the whole car or something, ill have to give that a try

**cruzin 323is** · 04-20-2005, 08:32 PM

u don't have to saturate the whole thing is wd40... just put a layer!

**bitcore** · 04-20-2005, 10:32 PM

yep, the WD40 method.

Uh, Don't do your entire car, just the engine *BAY*... Grab a new can of it and empty the whole thing.

Although, if your engine ever catches on fire ANYWHERE in the bay, it will probably be a total bitch to put out.

**EnvyM3** · 04-22-2005, 08:13 AM

I have never heard of this. You use wd40 to clean the engine bay???

**woobiee** · 04-22-2005, 06:03 PM

i usually clean it with a damp towel. (water) then to dress it up, i use wd40

**Red_Rocket** · 04-25-2005, 01:06 PM

If you go to like pep boys or some store, buy this engine cleaner called GUNK, works like a charm and can get off 17 year old grease, Trust me, did it last year when i replaced the belts and water pump.

**Addicted?** · 04-25-2005, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by woobiee

i usually clean it with a damp towel. (water) then to dress it up, i use wd40

woobie your car is invisible to dirt what are you talking about!

david

**bostongreen18** · 04-26-2005, 01:44 AM

get a degreaser and clean it up. then drive around the block a few times, spray the bay with armor all and let it heat up and it will shine nicely.

**Oldskoolbeat** · 04-26-2005, 09:01 AM

best thing you can do is get a degreaser but not a heavy duty one. Turn the car on for a minute or two and let it warm a little bit and turn it off. then make sure you cover the vitals (ecu, alternator, angel eyes, hid box, etc) with plastic grocery bags. spray it all over and let it sit for a minute. then take a hose with cool, slow running water and wash everything off. Take some wd40 and dont spray it, use a terry cloth and wipe it in so there isnt any clogs of residue. Another good tip is you can also use the degreaser to clean your plastic wheel wells. Leaves it like if you just got the car from the dealership.

**delair** · 05-05-2005, 04:14 AM

i got sick using many things to move this yellow thing i dont know what 2 use more pleass help

**528man** · 05-08-2005, 08:24 PM

.i have heard good things about the wd40 method on other forums as well, so i say go for it.

**Addicted?** · 05-08-2005, 08:40 PM

i used some armor all to clean up some plastic a few days ago, worked pretty good

David