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Old 03-06-2016, 09:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Hogweed View Post
step 1-Power wash the underside
step 2-run it and look for new oil
step 2.5-determine rate of loss (made the occasional x-county trip carrying a case of oil along)
How do you power wash the underside? (without a hoist)

I have seen some special attachments for power washers that might work, but never seen one in a store. I have also read that a power washer could possibly damage the undercoating.

It's a lousy job, but I have put car up on ramps and wiped greasy/ oily sections clean using a solvent or Simple Green or whatever I happen to have and a rag.
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