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    Using Degreaser

    I know this is car mechanics 101 but I've never done it before and can't seem to find advice on how to actually use it.

    I need to clean my sump (inside and out) so do I just spray it all over, wait a while and hose it off once done and make sure it's dry? Or do I need to be careful on the inside?

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    put it in a dishwasher, pot and pans mode.

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    Don't get it in your ear burns like ****. Was pressure washing after degressing under my disco when some ran down into my ear. Ended up in the ER.

    Usually just spray on and hose off if it a bit thick may. Red a bit of a scrub as well.
    Last edited by Pedro_The_Swift; 3rd November 2013 at 05:49 AM. Reason: Dont try and bypass the swear filter. just type the word.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 999 View Post
    put it in a dishwasher, pot and pans mode.
    I think SWMBO might have something to say about that

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    Quote Originally Posted by 999 View Post
    put it in a dishwasher, pot and pans mode.
    This works very well, BUT does has some "side effects"

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    Hi, give it all a good coat with Dg, and go and have a cuppa, come back and give it a good blast with hose or better yet pressure cleaner, some stubbern gunk may need loosening with a screw driver and repeat process ...Gary

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    If using degreaser concentrate, make up your batch with hot water, cuts through the grease and oil better, just like doing the dishes

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    use a plastic bag to cover electronics, like dizzy or alternator.

    i lost my alternator in my 200sx cause i didnt cover it

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    Quote Originally Posted by Eevo View Post
    use a plastic bag to cover electronics, like dizzy or alternator.

    i lost my alternator in my 200sx cause i didnt cover it
    Thanks, was thinking of cleaning the engine too, what's a dizzy please?!

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    Just a suggestion...

    Try and physically remove as much grease/grime/oil as you can, screwdrivers, scraper or rags.
    Or all of the above. Even cutting through and disturbing the surface helps. - The idea is to save the amount of degreaser you need, then you can afford a more expensive & better stuff.

    I've rarely had to re-do anything after I've wiped most of it off,,,,and used a cheapie $4.00 spraycan.

    Solvent-based liquids are safer for most metals but some have been known to attack cheap plastic. Be careful of water-based products as they're usually very alkaline (caustic soda brews) and can discolour and damage aluminium.

    - And ears...

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