Enhgine oil cleaner?

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Nov 9, 2016 | 03:44 PM

NELS

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Enhgine oil cleaner?

Just changed oil and filter change and as usual there is oil that needs to be cleaned up. I've used brake clean and it isn't good for oil. I don't want to use and engine cleaner that needs to be washed away. I'm asking what you use to spray on oil and no need to wash or wipe up.
Thanks for any ideas.

Nov 9, 2016 | 03:45 PM

dribble

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Paint thinner.

Nov 9, 2016 | 03:58 PM

SeeJeepCrawl

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You could sprinkle it with cat litter...

Nov 9, 2016 | 04:13 PM

NELS

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Road Warrior

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I've used Cyclo carb cleaner but too much will remove paint. It does work though.

Nov 9, 2016 | 04:19 PM

Goose_NC

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I paid the money and bought a oil catcher for the oil filter. Haven't tried it yet...

Nov 9, 2016 | 04:23 PM

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Simple Green is the answer. Spray it on liberally, scrub with a toothbrush, (preferrably your wife's) if necessary, and spray it off with a hose.

Nov 9, 2016 | 04:27 PM

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Dish soap with just a tad of hot water works pretty good. I bought a 5 gallon bucket of it from a school fundraiser. Guys can use as much as they need and I don't miss it. Plenty to go around in a years time.