mitchh29

Is it safe to use engine degreaser to clean an IACV? I'm planning on cleaning mine in the morning and its the only cleaning product I have on hand. Just want to know if its OK to use or if I need to go shopping.

HondaPartsHero

Should be fine just make sure to remove the orings first.

mitchh29

According to the FAQ on cleaning the iacv, it calls for simple green. So Spic and Span should work also right??

Emeraldbomber

I used carb cleaner on mine. I wouldnt see a problem with it.

B_Swapped93

"brake parts clearer" works also. On top of that I use one of those keybord cleaner things(those compressed air cans) then let it dry

Emeraldbomber

Good idea ^

deschlong

iTrader: (8)

For a second there I thought that pic was going to be a guy spraying brake cleaner on his laptop.

Emeraldbomber

Hahaah

goldsy

I used brake cleaner. Engine degreaser may work but it's designed to break down grease. Brake cleaner will eat away at those carbon deposits in the IACV. Give it a good scrub with an old toothbrush or something like that too. My IACV was beyond cleaning though and I ended up having to replace it.

mitchh29

Finally got it off and clean. Spic &Span worked great. One of the coolant lines cracked in me when I was taking it off and had only 15 minutes to pry it off and get it to an auto shop for replacing. It was hectic

redm3turbo

^ that always happens.
any fix it job that takes x amount of time....best schedule "X" x 3 b/c things always break.