OK, I was stupid and left a bottle of diesel additive draining into the fuel tank and forgot about it and drove off. When I turned left, diesel fuel spilled out onto the paint and the right bumper guard (the black part). When discovered I immediately took it to a super car wash and washed it.

Then, when I got home I sprayed the area with Simple Green and let it soak in, then rinsed. Sprayed it again and scrubbed both the paint and the bumper guard with a soft scrubbee, then let it sit a while and rinsed again. Is there anything else that I can do to dissolve the oily diesel fuel?

I'm guessing those parts typically get diesel on them. I wouldn't worry about it.

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1977 300d 70k--sold 08
1985 300TD 185k+
1984 307d 126k--sold 8/03
1985 409d 65k--sold 06
1984 300SD 315k--daughter's car
1979 300SD 122k--sold 2/11
1999 Fuso FG Expedition Camper
1993 GMC Sierra 6.5 TD 4x4
1982 Bluebird Wanderlodge CAT 3208--Sold 2/13

Soap and water. If you didn't get it all off this time you will the next time you wash the car.

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Whoever said there's nothing more expensive than a cheap Mercedes never had a cheap Jaguar.

83 300D Turbo with manual conversion, early W126 vented front rotors and H4 headlights 400,xxx miles
08 Suzuki GSX-R600 M4 Slip-on 22,xxx miles
88 Jaguar XJS V12 94,xxx miles. Work in progress.

Checked it this AM after the water rinse had dried. It all looks fine. I won't be doing that one again......

That`s good it is all better.
A little diesel spilt on the paint etc... isn`t going to hurt anything. It will not discolor the paint or remove it. Loosing $5 to $10 worth of fuel is a worse calamity. (at calif prices)

On a happy note, maybe a Prius slipped in it and got a Boo Boo.

Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

what a horrible sentiment! it would be a tragedy indeed if ANY motor vehicle slipped in a fuel spill. cars are important, and they cannot defend themselves. I'm a strong supporter of PETA (Persons for the Ethical Treatment of Automobiles), and cannot abide this horrible statement. I'll be following up with a strong lawsuit,and passing your comments on to my superiors...
now, if the Prius DRIVER slipped in the fuel spill, then it's all good!

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John HAUL AWAY, OR CRUSHED CARS!!! HELP ME keep the cars out of the crusher! A/C Thread
"as I ride with my a/c on... I have fond memories of sweaty oily saturdays and spewing R12 into the air. THANKS for all you do!

My drivers:
1987 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!!

1987 300TD
1987 300TD
1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere!

I know a few Prius owners and they all seem to fit the "Certified Genuine Tree Hugger" category.