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Old 06-07-2007, 08:07 PM
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Engine Brite, from Gunk I believe, works well. Don't use anything too agressive like Castrol degreaser. Someone correct me if I'm wrong but I think all of the aluminum parts in the engine bay has a factory applied wax coating. A strong cleaner will remove this coating and etch the aluminum.
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