[Vwdiesel] My very own Gulf of Mexico

[Tad]

I've muriatic acid works for concrete, but no firsthand experience.

On Sat, Jul 17, 2010 at 9:44 PM, Shalyn Shourds <sshourds at flash.net> wrote:

> 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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