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Old 07-04-2015, 04:45 PM
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I sprung a small leak in one of my power steering lines and before I could get it off and replaced it managed to coat the underside of my engine and car. You know what happens when all the dirt from the road gets on the fluid!! Now there is grease and junk all over everything. What is the best way to clean all of this off? I wish I had access to a lift but I don't so that will make things somewhat more difficult.
Old 07-04-2015, 04:59 PM
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San Jose, CA still has a steam clean place. Only way to fly...
Old 07-04-2015, 05:05 PM
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No doubt. Used to be one in PA when I lived there but can't find one here in the area around Ocala.
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Ramps, can of engine cleaner and a pressure washer
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Dawn and simple green work great.
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Pulled mine up on a set of ramps, sprayed the bottom with Purple Power, put a lawn sprinkler on the end of a hose and moved it around under the car. Worked surprisingly well.

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