Trying out Mineral Sprits to Clean

[lavron]

I saw out on the web where guys were using mineral spirits to clean greasy engine parts so I thought I would try it.

I bought this gun at HF for $9 and $14 for a gallon of low odor mineral spirits from Lowe's



Pretty easy to use just stick the hose (included) in the can and spray (after attaching an air coupler to the gun)

I am going to say I was not terribly impressed, I think a pressure washer would do a better job, maybe a 40 year old engine with baked on grease needs something more aggressive. Here is how it started and how it was when done.



Not much different, a little cleaner but I had to scrub the oil pan with a wire brush to get the dirt off. I think it worked ok on the inside of the engine getting the old oil and sludge out and I will probably try using it again on the internals when I disassemble it.

It might help not having to work with totally greasy parts as I disassemble.

See Ya,
Mike

[Groover]

We use it all the time, but soak things in it rather than spray it on. Power steering components mostly, or carb. It breaks up/dissolves grease pretty well, and leaves the surface squeaky clean. Non corrosive (I think). Aluminum, stainless steel, brass, etc. Seems pretty expensive to spray and recover. I reuse it quite a bit since the dirt settles to the bottom.

[albert]

Been using it for years...........works well for me with a little elbow grease!