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Old 06 September 2009, 12:05 PM
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Default Best way of cleaning oil off engine? Pressure washer or steam cleaner?

I have discovered that there is an oil leak on my MY97 UK2000, but because there is oil everywhere underneath the engine I can't tell where it's coming from! I tried cleaning it with washing up liquid and a rag but didn't get very far, as I just can't reach everywhere.

I'm thinking about buying a cheap pressure washer or steam cleaner to do the job. Which one of these would be the best to use?
Old 06 September 2009, 02:23 PM
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"gunk" mate i use the spray on stuff and a rag. you can get it from any car shop or tescos Id avoid the jet wash option iv known many cars refuse to start afterwards
Old 06 September 2009, 02:38 PM
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gunk spray foam got mine from wilco , simply spray on and then hose off with normal garden pressure hose j
Old 06 September 2009, 03:23 PM
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Gunk for me too, great stuf! I managed to get 3 500ml spray cans at Costco for less than £4!


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Old 06 September 2009, 03:29 PM
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Yup gunk n wash

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Old 06 September 2009, 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by mit
Gunk for me too, great stuf! I managed to get 3 500ml spray cans at Costco for less than £4!


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I did wonder why it was so clean!
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