Quote: Originally Posted by
D-ROK 
go to the car wash ans use a pressure washer. It uses less water and will blow the crap out better. Just do quick bursts around the places you want to clean. Just be careful around electrical/alternator.
This method does work very well, however, the owners of the u-spray-it car washes usually frown upon outside solvents. You also don't want to go spraying cold water on a hot motor. Keep that in mind while driving to the car wash. Don't race there!