I use the original and it works amazing. Just give it a good rinse down. I also use shine, only need a light coat then wipe excess with a rag. Engine looks like new. Very happy and very easy to use.

I would recommend because a lot people that has this product, and it’s very useful. And also of course it’s gonna smell I mean what do u expect?! Just clean it and leave it for 10-15 minutes, and then washed off and the. Use the degreaser to shine it up. Also when u sprayed, ur supposed to cover the alternator because if u do, ur car won’t turn on for the next few minutes because it’s wet. Once it’s dried up then u can start. So cover the alternator.

Wow thanks, small oil leak has been building up scum on my block and accessories for years. Was In autozone and saw gunk, thought it might work for me. Cashier tells me there's a special, 1 for $5 but 2 for $7, ropes me into the second can. Didn't read the label fully until I get home, then freak out at all the warnings like you said. No asphalt, can't touch hot engine, can't touch electronics, and capture and dispose of runoff as Hazmat?!?! *gulp* immediately bring up youtube and search "gunk degreaser" and you confirmed all my fears. Glad I found this, hopefully they'll take it back (dropped one and cracked the cap). Worst part is I already knew super clean works real well, sticking with that.

I have used many products and the degreaser you are talking about is mainly for heavy caked on oil and dirt. The smell is strong but the product is strong as well and is good if you want to do very little scrubbing. I usually use it and use a second round of full strength simple green. I would never use the shine stuff as all that stuff just collects dust and dirt. Petroleum based products are going to damage a soft pavement because pavement is mostly petroleum itself.

I been using this for yrs never had any issues I put the shine on never had dust stick to it been using since I was 16 am old now

Dawn works the best! Who wouldn't use a product that's safe for baby duckies😚😍

Love your videos brother and love your honesty as well. Keep bringing these great reviews and great videos.

I've been using Gunk since the late 60's. I love the smell of Gunk. It smells like a clean engine!

Thank u so MUCH! I was just sbt to use this stuff and something told me to look it up on how to safely use it. Returning it!

I like your videos, your a straight shooter, I've been in some of the same situationand you are 100% right , THANK YOU

I use only the step 2 on my plastics in the engine bay on my 89 corvette and have never had an issues. Dust doesn't even stick to it and I live in AZ. Besides don't directly spray to the area, spray into a shop cloth then wipe on.

I use it.. It does slightly dis color asphalt, but it shouldn't soften it or degrade the integrity of it, unless someone soaked asphalt in it for hours and who would do that... The ease of use is why people love it, and the smell goes away in a day or so. By the way, it is asphalt not ashphalt..✌😄

I use kerosene to clean my engine and have never had an issue, dielectric grease on all electrical connections, 303 Aerospace Protectant on all rubber and plastic. My engines are all high mileage and look new. BTW, if you want to keep your aluminum block etc. from corroding spray it with a light coat of clear lacquer.

it's old video but i need to chime in on this there's 2 kind of degreaser, petroleum solvent base or alkaline detergent base. both cut through grease but alkaline base had tendency to dry up certain plastics or rubber and etch aluminum or certain metal, you can see some powdery/whitish stain on aluminum after washing them with heavy alkaline degreaser,and because they'll completely wash off leave nothing behind, they're a bit more risky in de-lube and drying up the moving parts too much, that's why it's necessary to apply dressing after that. petroleum solvent base cleaner on the other hand is safer for aluminum and most material under the hood because these are the parts being formulated to deal with gasoline(which is even stronger solvent than kerosin and diesel) after all, and the oiliness that's left behind probably act as some lubrication for joints and moving parts, they are better for the electricals as well,but follow up dressing still recommended for a complete protection. i operates used cars dealership before, we used diesel and kerosin to wash engine bay all the time l because it's cheap and it does marvelous job removing grease and not giving trouble. if you worry about petroleum solvent wreck your paint, look no further than the paint around your fuel filler cap, people splash gasoline on these areas all the time, but you'll hardly see any stain from it, maybe a bit yellowish stain for really really neglected paint but overall, petroleum solvent are safer for our car.

Back in the '70's, I used to buy concentrated Gunk in quart cans. It had to be diluted with kerosene before use. Then it was applied with a stiff brush and rinsed off with water. It worked well as a degreaser, but it made the engine smell like kerosene and the runoff had that "rainbow" sheen. The aerosol version seems to be the same formula with the same issues.

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Used this early last year. Stunk so bad, I couldn't park in my attached garage for 3 weeks. I washed it down several times with Simple Green. Helped but still smelled. I only use Simple Green to degrease.

I do use the shine and works great for me imo once its dries looks great. yes it will get dusty over time but i use purple power to clean and it cleans off very easy but i do keep my engine bays always clean .

I've used it for years! Never had a problem

Thanks for the heads up! Anyway how about Meguiar's Engine Clean & Engine Dressing? Have ever use it before? Is it petroleum distillate? Thank you

Think you saved me some grief here, Scott...

Thanks for the video on Gunk! :)

Great info. I think we’ve all at some point fallen prey to the quick fix auto store BS in a can. Thanks for educating Scott. Love your channel 🤘🏼

I would never power wash my engine bay (especially not covering the electricals etc.) I've used Gunk before and I have never had any issues or smell etc. Appreciate your honest review

I haven't used Original Gunk since the 70s... The Foamy Gunk works just as well and rinces off easily... And I will always rinse with the hose but then use my leaf blower to completely dry the engine BEFORE starting it. So wster in the spark plug wells and inside the wire protectors and indentions on the engine doesn't cause the plug wires to short out. Can really screw up the engine.

Great video

The best point which is also why I don't use these products - is that it will collect dust after the estate two on that sticky surface

I don't usually add comments, especially when a PRO is in question. 1- I have been working with SHINE since Gunk first introduced the product. 2- I have been cleaning my engines since early seventies. Makes working on mechanics cleaner... ...and I like to clean my car, tires, body and engine before taking it to my mechanic. 3- I would give advice, never to PROs, maybe ask a few questions and say... LOOK FOR PROBLEMS. MAYBE, SLOW DOWN. first On the engine he was testing Shine; It was not that bad. Not a 20 years of neglect. He started with Gunk's hardcore clear spray. Okay, BUT... For his engine, and most engines... Use Gunk's proper product... FOAMY, after clear gunk you always finish with FOAMY...omg really, if in the shop, hand cleaner... But before you touch any object... don't you wash your hands? Yes , hit LAVA and a good finger nail brush ......then your hand cream! SHINE IS HAND CREAM. ...TOWEL DRY ...get air compressor going to dry any parts, hard to reach, alternator etc... Or run engine awhile. SHINE is then applied. I don't like tires glossy, nor my engines. So I apply heavy, wait awhile, towel dry and buff alittle. This product, if used properly, is amazing, to open your hood months later and lightly brush or blow away any dust So, to you pro's ... slow down And, Start with FOAMY ❤

Haven't used this stuff for 25 years - when I did it was to remove oil from valve cover leaks and other oils on the engine block and heads - again that was 25 years ago and the car was 20 or so years old then so there were far fewer "delicate" parts under the hood. back then I don't recall there being a "part 2" product. I do remember having to come along with dish soap to remove this product's residue and knock down the smell. I think the main component is likely kerosene. I guess I'd say if you know you need to use something like this product then you should but if you don't know start with a mild all purpose cleaner or better yet some car soap and hand wash what you can - there's nothing wrong with a little elbow grease, a few micro fiber towels and a bucket of water.

Hi, pls tell me which is the best engine degreaser then. Thanks!

It's good for a one time clean. I use one round degreese one round shine the day I buy an old vehicle when I spend a few days working on it and cleaning interior and stuff that shine will dry more and more and I won't run the engine a single time. A week or so later I go back and hit the engine with some heavy duty degreeser and rinse that off then hit it with silicone after it's dry. That will last for about a month and it's safe on wires against water and corrosion

I use it on big diesel engines and transmissions in work trucks and heavy equipment where it dosent really matter if it smells or not but I would never use it on my daily driver

Iv used gunk brake cleaner and it workes great gunk is pretty good stuff engine degreaser was ment for inside your engine not really on the outside like win your cleaning parts for a rebuild I like oven cleaner to for degreaseing as well

The most important thing for me using on a modern engine is aluminum, plastic, rubber bushings. Are all safe with this product

I had bought the degreaser and tried on some plastic carpet before using on my motor in case, and it did stink way too much. So thank you for your review. I won’t use it on my motor.

You're better off using super clean or purple Power or even Meguiars all purpose cleaner and or super degreaser with the hyper dressing or all season dressing.

I've used simple green spray and a brush with really good results, plus is biodegradable.

I don’t plan on having an asphalt engine

i use this a lot and there's a lot of dirt on after i spray the shine on my engine so what can i use to make the plastics shine after i clean it

"Holy cow, it gets worse folks!!!!" hahahahahaha Thank you for the very honest review of these products.

How's all the electrical system going if it gets wet, especially the alternator, etc.?

Used this once, never again. The smell is horrible, it lingers into the cabin. Griots garage has a great engine detail kit. Best i have ever used

What do u guys think of simple green? What do YOU or u guys reccomend?

would about La's degreaser never used it myself not sure I could even find it but online.

I've used this under the engine on a hard concrete surface but use more let's say "environmentally friendly" products around the engine bay.

I rather use Purple Power with a full strength solution. Great stuff. Also used Gunk too but like you said it smell and same for the shine.

I don't mind the retail videos. We sometimes find cheaper just as good as professional products that can be bought over the counter. Who would have known about super clean and eagle one etch. Can't forget armoral's foam waterless wash.

What would you recommend as a good alternative?

So what do you suggest for engine cleaner AND engine shine???

so,from your entire experienced in taking care of your engine bay, i think you should share it with us..what is the best way to clean engine bay?what is the suitable product? i dont think that there is a certain cleaning product produced without kerosene ,petroleum or alcohol in it..

Have you ever used dawn dish soap, I don't know but I heard that it work's?

It would be nice if you said in the end what you actually recommend using so that we did not have to dig through hundreds of other videos. I have just rebuilt and painted an engine and looking for a product to seal all that paint with something. What I found last when I did this is that it will get covered with dust that gets backed into the paint and it is impossible to remove it other sand it down. Any advice would be appreciated here. I'd be looking for a 2 step process to degrease and reseal. Thank you.

What if you use blower after using Engine Protector?

If I use that on my engine do I have to rinse with normal water? Or I just let the liquid dry up

Used the degreaser many times and never had an issue, it helps to use warm water when you rinse it off and in regards to the smell? It goes away after a few days.

How long does it take for Gunk odor to dissipate?

I was about to buy this thing; what can I use instead?

Whatever happened to the CD2 auto CLEANER DETAILER. IT WAS GREAT AND THEN TURTLEWAX BOUGHT THEM OUT AND STOPPED SELLING IT. Is there anything as good as it?

How do I remove a shine product that is now partially peeling and looking terrible? The areas where I have been able to power wash and clean it off look nice and fresh but there are other areas where it won’t budge, looks like crap with pale opaque edges that look like crap.

I saw u spray water over electricity generator. Is it ok?

Scott is right! I used this crap before finding this video. Now I have this terrible smell I am having a tough time getting rid of. I went for a drive last night while it was raining hard hoping it would wash the residue away. Better but it still stinks, I hope it dissipates soon.

do we need to cover carburetor before applying such products ???

One point I want to add here: I see he washes the engine AND especially alternator with high pressure washer. This IS WRONG. Last time I did that my alternator needed to be rebuilt because of the noise it made. Also while the engine might be rated for water high pressure washing engine components might result in water getting between places it shouldn't. Please don't pressure wash you engine just rinse it if necessary. Thanks

Got a question, I used this and rinsed it off pretty well and went to start my engine to evaporate it like the directions said, and it started smoking. Never a good sign so I shut off the car. Is it supposed to do that when evaporating? I’m going to let my car sit overnight and let it evaporate that way other than speed it up but that was concerning.

I'd be more concerned with the overspray on my paint surfaces.. the smell will go away..

Ridicules review. Of course you can see the rainbow in the mist where else do you think the broken down oil and grease is going to go. And if you can’t handle the smell perhaps you should stop sniffing the engine. All I wanna know is how well does it break down oil and grease.

I'm about to go wash the car. Had a couple of these cans laying around. Thank God I came to watch this review before going . My car is fairly brand new so the engine bay at most just needs a hose down . Thanks for the heads up .

Can I spray this on cables?

Just use tire shine from the damn dollar store works perfect for me and I have a classic..

Not a fan of Gunk, But can I correct you about what you said about the shine? Even tho the shine attracts dirt, the shine does make it easier to clean because it leaves a film of oil that the dirt can stick too instead of sticking to bare rubber, plastic and metal pieces. Kinda like wax and tire shine.

it's not a engine detailing product, it's an engine greaser, it's meant to remove, disolve and make it easier to remove OIL from an engine, not the ancillaries, the engine, say if you have an oil leak. Also there are different types of "petroleum" products, for example "petroleum jelly" which you can use on for example battery terminals, asphalt has a different make up to ENGINE PLASTIC parts and may react "MAY" react differently. YES use a product specifically for detailing and use GUNK for what it was intended for. I've used gunk on all my cars and NEVER had a problem, never used it on any plastic, mainly metal parts, never had any problems.

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Just bought this set but I will easily use reg non petroleum degreaser and when done I'll wire wheel and polish the aluminum and other metals and use mother's back to black on all plastics and rubber 👊 😎 👊 Cough..cough.... RETURNING!!!

i use part 1 never part 2, also if you use soapy water after the degreaser it comes off very easy.

Good to know!

I have watched a master mechanic power clean an engine using Gunk at a self car wash. Eric O from SMA youtube.

I’m assuming the Important note is there as they’ve probably had some sort of lawsuit. Diesel fuel will break down and damage asphalt so in that regard I wouldn’t recommend parking a vehicle with a Diesel engine that has a fuel leak on an asphalt driveway.

You give a lot of good information. If my daughter wanted to do it for a living can she make a 6 figure income to help support her family? Does most of your business come from word of month or you tube videos? I know she will have to have the clientele. How long did it take you to build up your clientele? I was going to help her when I retire. Another great video.

The strong interior odor is because people don't tape up the cabin air intake and it gets in the filter or the vents. When you use this just coat the ground below the engine where your working, if it doesn't mix with water then you've created a barrier. Used it on all my cars and works great just don't be stupid and do stupid things, think about what you're doing to prevent the idiotic things he's complaining about.

Ash fault. Lol . So what would you use for shine? I use the shine but I use simple green for degreaser

I've been using it for a while now and I do agree on the smell and dirt being attracted but have not really found any alternatives to clean and dress the engine. What are some good products to do so?

It would be helpful to include other products you’d personally recommend since your point of view is these are come harmful than helpful.

Ashphault?

I wouldn't park over asphalt as many products might damage your driveway.

The smell comes from the kerosene and it’s not really bad. We used to have a kerosene burner and I kinda like the smell 😅. Kerosene will not damage rubber, will not corrode aluminium and will cut through gunk like butter. So what’s the big deal? After all it’s far less harmful than those weird chemicals. The only downside is that it will melt the tar in your asphalt as good as the gunk in your engine 😂 so don’t use it on asphalt driveways.

I thought the product is for spraying on the engine block?! Rather than plastic parts etc..

ONCE MORE IF YOUR CAR HAVE GREASE ON SUCH PART IN ENGINE IT MEANS I HAVE TROUBLE IN THIS PART I HAVE TO FIX IT NOT DECREASE IT

He sounds like he knows what he's talking about but then sprays the stuff all over everything without covering things you AREN'T supposed to spray it on. Then he power washes the engine. Granted not very powerful but you don't power wash an engine. Ever. I just bought cans of the gel and the shine stuff. I'll try it on spots and see what happens.

Gunk makes a citrus cleaner now

You also took off the sticker on the plastic. People love to see original stickers.

Scott please tell how to remove the petroleum smell in my car I used gunk and now inside my car stayed the gunk smell

Its good shit if used right

you did mess up, it says to shake the degreaser first

Of course it can damage asphalt. Asphalt is made from oil. Doesn't mean it's bad for your engine unless the engine is made from petroleum.

Its suppose to sit 20 minutes before you rinse.....maby you should have read the directions first....must be a yankee.

I'm going to stick with tire foam, I know it will be safer for the belts and hoses. $4 for a car, and it smells better too. I leave the degreasing duty to the Totally Awesome.

That degreaser does smell so bad . I’m a automotive mechanic and we used it to clean the engine after a big job or to find a oil leak. The whole shop would stink and the floor was like a skating rink .

Fyi gunk eats/ softens. Spark plug wires. Especially MSD brand I'm sorry 100 bucks for wires I won't make that mistake again.

do you get paid from these items you show I think you do

iv'e used this on every car i owned and it works great, this guy just hates Gunk brand