Shel_B
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While checking under the hood earlier, I noticed a dirty greasy-oily spot on the engine block. Can't tell if it's a leak or just the remnants of a spill or drip, so it has to be cleaned.
I was thinking of trying some Dawn dishwashing detergent and an old toothbrush before running to O'Reilly's to buy some solvent-based degreaser. Is there any downside to using Dawn? Anything I need to be careful with, any caveats? I suspect this is really a no-brainer question - might even garner a few comments - but hell, if I don't know something, I ask.
That said, if the Dawn doesn't work, is there anything in a small spray can that might do the trick simply, inexpensively, and which is OK for the environment? O'Reilly's has Gum Out and CRC cleaner and degreasers in a spray can. Worthwhile?
I was thinking of trying some Dawn dishwashing detergent and an old toothbrush before running to O'Reilly's to buy some solvent-based degreaser. Is there any downside to using Dawn? Anything I need to be careful with, any caveats? I suspect this is really a no-brainer question - might even garner a few comments - but hell, if I don't know something, I ask.
That said, if the Dawn doesn't work, is there anything in a small spray can that might do the trick simply, inexpensively, and which is OK for the environment? O'Reilly's has Gum Out and CRC cleaner and degreasers in a spray can. Worthwhile?