How can I clean leaked motor oil mixed with miscellaneous dirt off of my lawnmower engine?

My lawnmower was very leaky, and now that I fixed the probem, I just have to clean th oil off the engine. It is mixed with all kinds of dirt as you can imagine. Using a cloth and toothbrush gets the loose stuff off, but not the tough globs. Can I use dishsoap or some kind of miraculous solution in conjunction with my hand dandy toothbrush to obliterate the oil once and for all?





THANKSHow can I clean leaked motor oil mixed with miscellaneous dirt off of my lawnmower engine?
Go to the auto parts or hardware store and pick up a couple cans of spray degreaser. It doesn't matter which brand.





Put the mower out on the lawn and totally cover the motor and dirty areas with degreaser. Let it sit for 15 minutes, then spray more degreaser. Let it sit for another 15. Then get the hose out and wash it all off, most of the grease and crud should come right off. If not, repeat application. Make sure you rinse it all off completely. Don't get any degreaser or water in the gas.How can I clean leaked motor oil mixed with miscellaneous dirt off of my lawnmower engine?
I just watched CNN’s international Channel(3pm EST), breaking the news that oil price spikes again. But the anchor and the reporter assert it is China’s diesel demand contributed to the hike.





Waited a sec ! It is already THIRD time I am hearing CNN’s assertion of China’s diesel demand. The first time was about two weeks ago. What’s going on?





Then, Israel’s-Iran-attack-drill news flashing back-------Which Was Just Happened This Morning ! That “unmistakable signal” is surely an act to have a consequence of oil supply disruption ! Why is it not reported as a oil spiking cause ? !





Time to scapegoat China again before a major offensive ? To verify, I went to CNN web site , there it is :





China hikes fuel prices http://money.cnn.com/2008/06/20/news/int…





China to raise energy prices


http://money.cnn.com/2008/06/19/news/int…





But nowhere saying that Israel’s-Iran-attack-drill will unstablize the oil supply region, causing the oil price up.





For Israelis Iran Strike Drill see


http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?c…
Holy Cow Concentrated Cleaner will do the trick. I have used it to clean oil on the driveway, garage floor, dirty and oily crap in the barbecue, and the oven, and simply anything really dirty. It will cut through your lawnmower oil stains.
I like wd40 for this kind of job too.





something else I've used for bigger jobs, is that citrus degreaser (forget the name), cuts through grease, easy on your hands, pleasant odor.





not quite as effective a solvent as, say, Chemtool B-12, but probably better for this sorta thing.
Try WD-40. It works wonders.
Like the other guy said, WD-40 definetly works the best. Its uses are the following:





Typical uses of WD-40 around the home include-


Stopping squeaks in door hinges.


Loosening rusted or seized components (i.e., nuts and screws) for easier removal


Spraying on hand tools, prior to storage, to help prevent rust


Cleaning objects affected by grease, caked-on dirt or adhesive residue (such as that left behind by sticky tape)





Typical uses of WD-40 in automotive repair include-


Driving moisture out of the high- and low-tension electrical components of a motor engine, so that it can start (particularly, on cold days). (E.g., cleaning and drying the inside of the ignition distributor's cap.)


Loosening nuts and screws


Cleaning wheels


The WD-40 company claims it is safe for use on all motorcycle chains, but recommended cleaning products vary among chain manufacturers. Tsubaki Chain[4] and RK Chain recommend WD-40 to clean or displace water on all types of chains, including sealed ring.[5]





Specialty Uses-


Leatherman, the manufacturer of the popular multi-tool of the same name, recommends WD-40 as a post-cleaning lubricant to displace water and prevent corrosion.[6]


WD-40 dissolves cocaine; when applied to surfaces in toilets, it prevents cocaine from being snorted off these surfaces.[7]


In Boston, officials repaired the bell atop city-owned Faneuil Hall with daily treatments of WD-40 over the course of a week.[8]


In Model Railroading WD-40 is used to clean wheels and tracks to ensure good electrical pickup.