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Old May 26, 2009 | 12:01 AM
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HI

What is the best method of cleaning the oil residue out of the top mount intercooler?

Any particular method or cleaner to use?

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Old May 26, 2009 | 12:11 AM
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If you've had a turbo failure that's caused lots of oil ingress into the IC, then blow the surplus oil through with a high pressure airline. Do this in a responsible, environmentally-friendly way.

Then thoroughly clean the excess residue out using a "petrol bath", like you see in professional car repair garages/specialists, etc.

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Old May 26, 2009 | 10:45 AM
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I just washed mine out with petrol.
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