In my rented house, my old Volvo 240 leaked engine oil onto the drive. I'll lose my deposit if I cant lift the oil from the tar, does anyone know any tips? Any at all will be appreciated.
Removing engine oil from tar(asphalt) drive way
May 12, 2004
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How big of a driveway, and how big of a deposit?
1) Soak the spot with a bit of kerosene and scrub immediately. 2) Immediately pressure wash the driveway 3) recoat the oil spot with the brush-on asphalt sealer. Let dry. 4) Recoat entire driveway.from Randy & Valerie __ __ \ \ / / \ \/ / \__/olvo 1993 960
This works sometimes...spread kitty litter over the spot and then use a soda, Coca Cola or some other, and pour it over the kitty litter, let set over night then sweep up. It may work better over cement, but its worth a try.
I know WD-40 works on oil spilled on concrete...probably not on asphault though, since asphault is petroleum based...
Good luck!
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