How To Clean An Engine

Your method is very sound, and I appreciate you posting it so that folks can learn. I've been detailing my own vehicles and engines for about 55-years. I have tried various methods and solutions, and for me, it does make a difference. In fact, I just finished detailing my 2013 Volkswagen BUG, and it looks better than new, especially the engine compartment. I was pleasantly surprised to see that you and I are using the same finishing spray from Stoner! I do use a different cleaner but in the end, mine comes out looking just as well as you're finished work. Heck, with the right technique I'm able to do it right from my chair. I'm not able to stand so I have to improvise.

I am binge-watching this channel, where have you been all my life? Everything you need to know about buying and now cleaning an older car? Love it!!

I had recently cleaned my engine bay and I had no clue how big of a difference that shine would make! Thank you for the video!

Hello, I know this video is 5 years old , but I watched it last night and followed your instructions. I covered the electrical components and powered wash my engine. Man You just saved me so much money. I detailed the car myself and it looks owesome engine looks like brand new. Now my wife wants me to clean her car engine too. Keep up the good work!!!

Excellent point about doing this before selling a car. The very first thing I do when looking at a used vehicle is popping open the hood to see how clean it is to determine if I even want to spend the time and effort of looking over the rest of the car.

Thanks Greg.  I followed your steps and am very happy with the outcome, my engine looks brand-new.  Great work!  

Thanks for the video it taught me something, however i'd add 2 notes, 1) Brush engine bay after spraying the degreaser as it isn't enough to just spray then rinse.. 2) It's better to give it some distance when spraying with pressure washer as it might damage some small wires.. just my view

Great video, I used to have a 06 Toyota Tundra and I cleaned the engine bay every other year and never had an issue. I definitely got my money's worth when I sold it.

Radiator is almost completely covered my a condenser in 2006 Honda Civic. Great video. Thank you.

Thanks for making this video Greg. You explain everything so even the biggest knucklehead can understand it and pinpoint the areas to cover-up with foil and pay more attention to. Subscribed. Will return to watch more. Thank you.

Awesome job. Simple and very effective. You took a tough job and made it manageable. Thank you.

So much more satisfying to watch than those “clean my room with me” videos. People should make more “clean my car engine with me” videos.

Thanks for the great video. I saw this video about 6 years ago, and wanted to see it again since I forgot the name of "Trim Shine". Somehow it ended up in my feed again today, and now it's bookmarked!! Great content, thanks. Cheers from Canada :)

Nice job. I’ve preferred to use compressed air to help dry the engine after the initial cleaning. Using a sponge to wipe large areas as well.

Really good job. Well done. And your right about the presentation of a clean engine and an increase in sell price.

Great video! Thanks for sharing the information with me! The engine looks 110 percent better!

Wow, that engine compartment does look great. You really know what you're doing

Thank you for your video.  It really helps build confidence on performing an engine cleaning exercise.

Dear friend, you have done a marvelous job, very informative, and I could see the enthusiasm in your job, thank you very much. God bless

Good tips, and thanks. I won't be afraid to use my pressure washer in the future.