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Old Aug 25, 2003 | 08:30 AM
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Default Oil and Fuel stains on the driveway/street...

My car has been leaking oil and fuel lately, thanks to a fuel line that ruptured and an auto parts store that still doesn't have my oil pan gasket.

What can I use to clean up these stains on the driveway? I know they'll fade eventually, but I'd like to get rid of them sooner. Any suggestions?
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Old Aug 25, 2003 | 09:14 AM
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Pressure washer pr they sell different cleaners at autozone or automotive stores
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Old Aug 25, 2003 | 03:05 PM
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Anyone else?
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Old Aug 25, 2003 | 06:02 PM
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try laundry soap, i have used it when it first hit the ground and it works good.
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Old Aug 25, 2003 | 07:12 PM
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I'd try some simple green, let it set for a while and either scrub or pressure wash off.
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Old Aug 25, 2003 | 09:08 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by thid92 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">try laundry soap, i have used it when it first hit the ground and it works good.
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My buddy uses laundry detergent. Does a good job and you don't have to clean it up (if its a little). I use speedy dry because its reuseable.
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Old Aug 25, 2003 | 09:23 PM
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heavy duty degreaser, simple green, etc. spray it on and let it sit for a couple minutes, then maybe scrub or hose it off.
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