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Old Sep 24, 2003 | 06:01 PM
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Default Cleaning intercooler

can i use simple green for cleaning coils and fins on intercooler??
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Old Sep 24, 2003 | 10:15 PM
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i do it..... it seems to work for me, and my intercooler is black and gets bombarded with shit.. especially those explosive bugs...
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Old Sep 24, 2003 | 10:31 PM
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I wouldn't use Simple green, the chemicals in it are corrosive and could cause discoloration over time on a metal finish. A cleaner that is citrus based would be a better choice IMHO.
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Old Sep 24, 2003 | 11:07 PM
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Originally posted by Mephisto
I wouldn't use Simple green, the chemicals in it are corrosive and could cause discoloration over time on a metal finish. A cleaner that is citrus based would be a better choice IMHO.
good call, thanks!
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