oil spill under the hood !!!
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oil spill under the hood !!!
Hi there,
I know this is stupid but I forgot to put my engine oil cap on and actually drove 20 miles before I realized what I did.
Of course, some oil got spilled on the engine block, ... .I simply wiped everything out with some paper towel.
Should I be using a special solution? What happens if I do not clean any further?
Thanks
Vani
I know this is stupid but I forgot to put my engine oil cap on and actually drove 20 miles before I realized what I did.
Of course, some oil got spilled on the engine block, ... .I simply wiped everything out with some paper towel.
Should I be using a special solution? What happens if I do not clean any further?
Thanks
Vani
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Originally Posted by 1fasthb
If it's bad just go to the car wash and pressure spray the area that has oil on it.
I wouldn't pressure wash the engine unless it's dead cold and the alternator, relay and fuse panels are wrapped in plastic to waterproof them.
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yea pressure spraying is not a good idea, like how theotherdave said, the electrical stuff as well as otehr components under the hood are not ment to get wet, UNLESS its fully preped.
you might smell some burning, and may see smoke, depending where the oil got onto, just keep an eye on it.
you might smell some burning, and may see smoke, depending where the oil got onto, just keep an eye on it.