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Used engine oil removal

Posted: Thu May 02, 2013 8:11 am
by Wilddog
Hi Guys,
Anyone know how to get engine oil off paving and tarmac. Dont ask how it all got there, id be too embarassed to tell.

Thanks Wilddog

Re: Used engine oil removal

Posted: Thu May 02, 2013 11:18 am
by 4ePajero
Prepsol (it is bio-degradable, won't kill grass).

Wet area.
Spray Prepsol.
Leave for 20 min.
Rinse off.
Repeat, if necessary.

(A high pressure washer helps a lot!)

Re: Used engine oil removal

Posted: Thu May 02, 2013 11:49 am
by andrew.ashton
4ePajero wrote:Prepsol (it is bio-degradable, won't kill grass).

Wet area.
Spray Prepsol.
Leave for 20 min.
Rinse off.
Repeat, if necessary.

(A high pressure washer helps a lot!)
+1
And a wire brush + elbow grease after spraying the Prepsol and during the rinse off phase. (I won't ask why you need to know if you don't ask me how I know).

Re: Used engine oil removal

Posted: Thu May 02, 2013 2:48 pm
by JohanV
Thanks for the info :lol:

Re: Used engine oil removal

Posted: Thu Oct 24, 2013 10:40 am
by Wilddog
Thanks for advice.....and shrouded confessions

Re: Used engine oil removal

Posted: Thu Oct 24, 2013 12:02 pm
by 4ePajero
Do we need a poll as to how the oil got on the paving?

:lol: :oops:
  • No container under the sump.
  • Container in the wrong place
  • Container to small
  • Container moved
  • Container knocked over
  • a combination of the above
  • to embarrassing to post on any forum
Come on, out with the truth!

Re: Used engine oil removal

Posted: Fri Oct 25, 2013 7:40 am
by Wilddog
You left one out!

forgetting to put the sump plug back!

Re: Used engine oil removal

Posted: Fri Oct 25, 2013 8:19 am
by 4ePajero
Wilddog wrote:You left one out!

forgetting to put the sump plug back!
I thought of that one, but the heading ("Used") eliminated that one, I thought! :D

Re: Used engine oil removal

Posted: Fri Oct 25, 2013 11:44 am
by Chris
Now it's a well flushed engine. Very good for the engine

Re: Used engine oil removal

Posted: Fri Oct 25, 2013 4:31 pm
by Dirty Boy
Oops, non of us would EVER do that.

I hope you have learnt from this. The trick is to phone a friend claiming you have some beer that you would love to share but also need to do a little job on the Paj, but not to worry you will come to him and he can watch you work, IN HIS DRIVEWAY !

if you make the same mistake, leave ex friend with remaining beers and get out of there quick.