Engine bay covered in oil…how to clean?

[Pep]

I've got to clean an engine that's covered in oil…the dipstick has been left out so it's spat oil everywhere.
Whats the easiest/quickest/safest way??!

Was thinking lots of APC, jet wash, fairy liquid?

 

[Ex-User (19928)]

There might be a better way but I just use brake cleaner from BMW (about a fiver per tin). Takes oil off an engine with ease.

You don't have to worry about water getting where it shouldn't either as it just evaporates.

 

[Mr R.]

Joe, cover up as much of the electrical bits as possible.

Wipe as much up as possible with rags.
G101 would be good or brake cleaner.

Maybe remove the under tray/lower engine cover so all of the crap can run out of the bottom.

 

[Pep]

Thanks for the replies lads.
So is jet washing a bad idea then?

 

[Dan]

Thanks for the replies lads.
So is jet washing a bad idea then?

yep water gets into the wrong places and then you are into a world of s**t when that happens lol

 

[Ex-User (19928)]

Thanks for the replies lads.
So is jet washing a bad idea then?

I wouldn't chance it myself, give brake cleaner a try - you'll be surprised at how effective it is.

 

[Mikeyjp]

water + electric = fail

i would not personaly

 

[Pep]

I wouldn't chance it myself, give brake cleaner a try - you'll be surprised at how effective it is.

Did doubt you a little bit but does work really well, didn't take as long as I thought either so happy days! Cheers mate.

 

[Ex-User (19928)]

Did doubt you a little bit but does work really well, didn't take as long as I thought either so happy days! Cheers mate.

Doubters get out!

I even use it to clean the oven!