How hard/easy is it to clean the engine compartment?

I've heard that you have to seal/cover a lot of parts with plastic bags very well before spraying the compartment with water.

Is it recommended to just pop the hood and use the "engine" setting at the self-serve car wash? :dunno:

Search is your friend.

http://www.driveaccord.net/forums/showthread.php?t=27960

http://www.driveaccord.net/forums/showthread.php?t=26410

http://www.driveaccord.net/forums/showthread.php?t=23591

http://www.driveaccord.net/forums/showthread.php?t=17310

http://www.driveaccord.net/forums/showthread.php?t=15507

http://www.driveaccord.net/forums/showthread.php?t=29503

I tried search and didn't get much in terms of relevance... :headbash:

EDIT: Though realizing where you moved this too... now I know why... sorry :angel:

Maybe this will help: On the 97 I had, I used to do it first thing with the engine cool. Didn't cover anything. After I was done, then after I continue with the car, in & out. By the time I finish, the engine was almost dry. Then LOTS of WD-40 to the engine, hoses, belts, batt, ignition, cables, etc. Turn on the engine and let it run until the fans activate. Shut it off and then retouch with the WD-40 whatever you miss.

Never got CEL or any funky codes in 3 years I had the car. :)

Before
http://i463.photobucket.com/albums/qq359/Honda247_2008/DSC00696.jpg
After
http://i463.photobucket.com/albums/qq359/Honda247_2008/DSC01518.jpg

This is what I used.
http://i463.photobucket.com/albums/qq359/Honda247_2008/31G5NV1ETRL__SS400_.jpg

Before
http://i463.photobucket.com/albums/qq359/Honda247_2008/DSC00696.jpg
After
http://i463.photobucket.com/albums/qq359/Honda247_2008/DSC01518.jpg

This is what I used.
http://i463.photobucket.com/albums/qq359/Honda247_2008/31G5NV1ETRL__SS400_.jpg

Nice

procedure?

Degrease the engine. You can use Simple Green. Wash it of with water. Then spray the CD2 and let it sit with the hood open for about 20 to 30 minutes. Done.......:wave:

Another believer in the CD2.:thmsup: I used a product by Dupont called "Engine Shine" that is no longer in production. The CD2 is just as good if not better. Thanks for the info.

http://pix.myphotoalbum.com/s/sc/sco/scot/scott/scottjulie/albums/album33/2006_honda_accord_001.sized.jpg

Another believer in the CD2.:thmsup: I used a product by Dupont called "Engine Shine" that is no longer in production. The CD2 is just as good if not better. Thanks for the info.

http://pix.myphotoalbum.com/s/sc/sco/scot/scott/scottjulie/albums/album33/2006_honda_accord_001.sized.jpg

Man that is clean. Nice job....:thmsup:

http://www.pvmasters.org/~newsletter/Feb-02/Image324.jpg