All, I was having a bad day late yesterday - was changing the oil and managed to have the oil filter slip out of my hands and it fell butter side down on my "swmbo's" nice new garage floor. So now I have a big oil mess on the floor [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]
Also, I managed to misread the oil filter page - stupid computer was down so I was using tiny print hardcopy book - should have got an 3PH3766 or something like that - and managed to get an HPH - for hydraulic oil.
Anyone know what the difference is and can I use it - or should I replace it asap?
Managed to only do a few drips during the last (my first IDI) oilchange a few weeknds ago... my garage floor is sealed (doesn't seem to be coated though) concrete. I used run of the mill "brake cleaner" & papertowels to swab up the mess....gone! Even worked with 90W that oozed out (BIG freakin mess!) when doing the rear brakes/hub seals last weekend...
If you have epoxy or other coating, better [disclaimer:] "test in an inconspicuous place beforehand"... or you may discolor or peel it up! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif[/img]
Purple stuff works well, not sure if it goes by that name anymore, i think it might be purple power now. For oil changes i got that fumoto valve, that's pretty slick. Don't even need tools for oil changes anymore. I wear latex gloves and do it out in the road, never a mess anymore. If you really want to avoid messes you should get amsoil bypass filter stuff and relocate the oil filter to a really easy acess spot.
Not sure of the differences between hydraulic filters and oil filters - I suspect it's in the media but don't quote me on that. I think I would change it...
Now for oil on the concrete - quick clean up is the key because the soot contained in the oil will stain. Have been told in order to remove stains that have been there for a short while is to use dry powdered laundry soap - haven't tried it but the discussion was brought up a year or so ago in the "zoo" aka other forum here before it was killed like deer on the highway.
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Travis
Will Work For Diesel Fuel.
I would use towels or rags to get the bulk up then gunk followed by a solvent like brake cleaner or gumout etc. Hard to get the black carbon from diesel from the concrete but that should get as much as possible. Also kitty litter helps absorb the stuff over time.
Perry
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I have also had great success with brake cleaner. I was cautioned while cleaning up a fuel oil spill in the basement about using it around open flame. The "burner brothers" said that it can make a very nasty gas when the two mix. Didn't know what it was but he said it made him caugh for longer than he was confortable after exposure. Good luck,
Doug
'89 E-250 ATS
'86 F-250 $X$
If you use brake cleaner the black carbon comes up with everything else. In fact where I use it on my shop floor makes it look funny for a while since it is cleaner than everywhere else around it. To get the really bad or old stains make sure it is cool, no direct sunlight then spray the spot and before it has a chance to dry up re-spray and keep doing this as long as you want being sure to keep the spot wet. Finally after you grow tired of this use a rag to wipe up the still wet spot. The longer it stays wet the better. However on really old spots where oil has sat for a while the oil will seep up from really small cracks in the concrete after a while but another shot of cleaner will take care of it. Also if all else fails the spot will eventually (over months) blend in and be gone.
I've always used kitty litter.
if you dont have a coated floor!!!
sprinkle liberally over the spill and let it absorb. sweep this up then repeat, but this time, grinf it into the concrete with your foot.
after you sweep this up, the should be little to no discoloration.
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1999.5 Ford F-250. Extended cab/long bed. 4R100
K&N, DFuser 18K power module, MBRP 4" exhaust, and a little extra boost. I have bigger plans when time will allow.
Deceased:
1989 F-250: 7.3 IDI, propane injection, C6 (mikes trick shift rebuild) single cab, LWB, 4x4, ranchhand rear bumper, 600W sony sound system, and the nifty little holder for my cowboy hat on the headliner... RIP old faithful
Myself, I pour the oil on the floor and push it around with a push broom. Does a nice job of trapping dirt and those pesky insects. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img] Just kidding of course. Well, sort of. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif[/img]
Just remembered what all the wheelers on another board recommend for getting oil stains out of concrete driveways....
1) Mix fireplace ash & water to form stiff paste...
2) Smear on concrete over stain...
3) Wait for it to dry completely (no idea how long this will take [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shrug.gif[/img]) and sweep it up/wash it off
Supposedly does a great job [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smokin.gif[/img]
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Myself, I pour the oil on the floor and push it around with a push broom. Does a nice job of trapping dirt and those pesky insects. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img] Just kidding of course. Well, sort of. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif[/img]
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