[Vwdiesel] My very own Gulf of Mexico

Shalyn Shourds sshourds at flash.net
Sat Jul 17 21:44:19 PDT 2010


So tonight, I'm out changing the oil in the TDI after dark (when the 
temps had dropped to 95º).  Everything's going smooth and I haven't 
spilled a drop on the driveway.  I'm sure y'all can tell where this is 
headed.  After starting the engine, I hop out to check for leaks and 
step on the oil drain pan like a ornery milk cow.  3.5L of oil go 
everywhere.  I immedately dumped 30# of clay oil absorbent on it, but 
I'm sure there'll be a huge oil stain.  My garage floor is a total loss 
already, but I'd been keeping the driveway clean.  Anyone have any 
success with any cleaning products for oil in concrete?  Gasoline, etc. 
might work but I'm not willing to risk burning the place down.  I've 
read about a few products that are "biological" agents, basically a 
detergent and a mild fertilizer.  I'm inclined to think "scam", but I'm 
curious if anyone has tried them to find out for sure.   I do know that 
there are bacterial based parts cleaners that work.

-Shalyn



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