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Best way to remove oil that leaked all over the place?

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Old 04-17-2013, 03:03 PM
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Best way to remove oil that leaked all over the place?

So my front seal was leaking. I replaced it, but now have oil all over the place. Whats the best way to remove all this oil and clean it up? any suggestions is greatly appreciated. Thanks
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Gasoline is a very good way to remove oil. I usually soak a rag in gas and wipe everything down. Most people don't like doing this because gasoline vapors are flammable. So you can use a degreaser and a pressure washer.
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Gunk engine cleaner
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Oil eater works great
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Thanks all, I used the gunk one and pressured washed it off, looks great!
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for future reference. mineral spirits is dirt cheap and eats up oil and grease like nothing else. simple green is always a good go to also
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Generic fake Windex and paper towels worked for me.
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Varsol in a pressure sprayer works well...
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