2Design
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Mon Apr-06-09 02:24 PM
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oil leak from car onto to cement - how can I clean it up? |
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Ok, My car is getting up in mileage and it leaks because at some time they stripped the screw where the oil drains
so it drips on the driveway but I would like to clean it up once in awhile until I get another car
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Mon Apr-06-09 05:03 PM
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1. Nothing gets it up completely |
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but auto stores will sell you some dry stuff to soak up the worst of it so it can be swept away plus a heavy duty degreaser to get most of the rest.
The oil filter on my old truck blew and I had a melluvahess on my concrete driveway. The treatment above reduced it to a light tan stain.
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Mon Apr-06-09 08:06 PM
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2. when I used to work for a sanitary maintenance company |
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we would recommend making a thick paste of powder Tide and water, and spreading it pretty thickly over the stain. Just let it sit in the sun for the afternoon, or so, and then wash it off. I'm not saying that it will completely eliminate the stain, but it will be much better than it was before. Good luck- :hi:
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Mon Apr-06-09 10:35 PM
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3. thanks - one part is under a carport - but I finally started parking so |
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it would be out in the weather and had hoped the weather would help
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Tue Apr-07-09 02:25 PM
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4. My roommate used muriatic acid when he goobered the landlord's garage floor with crankcase oil |
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It is a diluted sulfuric or hydrochloric acid, IIRC. It worked well. Wear goggles and high performance gloves. You may need to brush it with a wire brush.
I like the idea with Tide detergent, though.
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Tue Apr-07-09 03:04 PM
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5. I would try some simple green. |
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Simple green is a great oil and grease cutter.
Spray the oil stain with some simple green and scrub it around with a scrub brush. Blot up the liquid with some newspapers.
It may take several attempt but that will get the majority of it up.
Adding a bit of some type of abrasive such as sand in the mix may help also.
Oversize oil pan plugs are available at most auto parts stores. These plugs are designed to cut new thread in the pan as they are screwed in.
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Tue Apr-07-09 10:15 PM
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6. oversized plug - I will check that out - I hope when I take it for |
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an oil change they will be willing to use it - That would sure help the problem
I will try the clean up too with simple green - I assume that is some kind of spray that I would find in grocery store or would it be home depot or lowe's
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Tue Apr-07-09 10:22 PM
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7. Simple green found at Grocery store or depot/ Lowes/hardware store. |
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Your local garage will do the oversize plug. Grease Monkey not so much.
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Tue Apr-07-09 10:34 PM
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8. I usually either have sears change oil or chrysler - the first I get |
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tire rotation the second - that is the type of car - I don't have a local garage that I know about - what do you think my chance is of getting either of them to do it - or should I look for a a small garage - assuming any of those 10 minute oil change places won't do it either
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Tue Apr-07-09 11:35 PM
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9. I'll check at the auto parts store tomorrow. |
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Tue Apr-07-09 11:36 PM
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10. What make and year is the car? |
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Wed Apr-08-09 10:39 AM
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11. 2003 pt cruiser - chrsyler n/t |
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Wed Apr-08-09 04:19 PM
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12. I stopped by the auto parts store. |
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It was Advanced Auto. The salesman looked it up. You need M14 X 1.5 over-sized oil pan plug. He says any auto parts store should have one. He also suggested that you check the gasket on the plug you have now.
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Wed Apr-08-09 06:01 PM
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13. I believe some of their stores do some car work - I will have to check them out |
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Wed Apr-08-09 07:58 PM
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15. You're welcome. Let us know how it turns out. |
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Sun Apr-12-09 07:57 AM
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that cat litter helps absorb much of the oil, especially before the real cleaning begins.
:)
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Mon Apr-13-09 01:04 PM
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17. Grind it in with your heel...eom |
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Sun May-10-09 08:35 PM
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18. Since this may become a chronic problem... |
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You should check your local auto parts stores for an oil absorbant mat. Place it on the driveway where you park, weight it down so it does not blow away and it will catch the oil. I have two on my driveway as I have several vintage cars.
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