engine cleaner

Under-hood detergent

Engine cleaner is a chemical product designed to dissolve grease, oil, and grime from automotive engines and their components.

It's typically sprayed on, allowed to penetrate buildup, then rinsed off: I used engine cleaner to degrease the valve cover before painting it.

chemical

degreaser

Oil-dissolving cleaner

petroleum · hydrocarbon · alkaline · biodegradable · non-toxic · ammonia · phosphate · ethanol · acidic · water-based

automotive

bay

Partially enclosed water

carburetor · throttle body · injector · turbo · radiator · hoses · belts · undercarriage · detailing · restoration

application

spray

Dispersed liquid droplets

  • soakSaturate with liquid
  • scrubClean by rubbing hard
  • rinseWash without scrubbing

wipe · foam · flush · pressure wash · dwell time · agitate · brush · nozzle · trigger · canister

target

grease

Thick oily lubricant

  • oilSlippery viscous fluid
  • grimeIngrained surface dirt
  • carbonSixth element, atomic symbol C

sludge · residue · buildup · dirt · crud · deposits · tar · varnish · oxidation · rust

Categories
Opposites
function/effect

engine cleanerrust inhibitor

Substance preventing metal oxidation

engine oil · grime · dirt · wax · sludge

target surface

engine cleanerbody polish

Exfoliating skin product

car wax · chrome polish · interior cleaner · upholstery cleaner · glass cleaner

action on surface

engine cleanerpolish

Smooth by rubbing

wax · glaze · sealant · protective coating · clear coat

Family

engine, cleaner, engines, engined, engineering, engineer, engineers, engineered, clean

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G