Alternative use for cooking oil ?????

Submitted: Monday, Jun 02, 2003 at 20:25
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I recently heard that spraying the chassis and some engine components etc with cooking oil, before going away on a muddy trip, can make the clean up a lot easier as the mud is a lot easier to just hose off....
Has anyone heard of or done this before????
Cheers
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Reply By: Kev - (Cairns,QLD) - Monday, Jun 02, 2003 at 20:39

Monday, Jun 02, 2003 at 20:39
I can imagin the dust sticking to it all..................Yuck!
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Follow Up By: TJ - Monday, Jun 02, 2003 at 20:41

Monday, Jun 02, 2003 at 20:41
That's what I would of expected, but you never know if you dont ask
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Follow Up By: Tony - Tuesday, Jun 03, 2003 at 07:40

Tuesday, Jun 03, 2003 at 07:40
It could be the closest you get to that "extra virgin"
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Reply By: Member - Richard- Monday, Jun 02, 2003 at 20:55

Monday, Jun 02, 2003 at 20:55
I would be careful putting anything on other than what can reasonably be expected around a car in case of corrosion problems from various acids and alkalis that may be present. Nothing cleans easier than an engine and chassis that was clean in the first place.
RegardsRichard and Leonie, the grey nomads
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Reply By: ray91 - Monday, Jun 02, 2003 at 21:05

Monday, Jun 02, 2003 at 21:05
Soluble oil works good (metal machine shop).The oil gets in every where (stops rusting) and washes off with the mud after play time.
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Reply By: Truckster (Vic) - Tuesday, Jun 03, 2003 at 11:00

Tuesday, Jun 03, 2003 at 11:00
When you get to camp the oil should be nice and hot, just throw your snags on the muffler, and wait.... ;)
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Reply By: Member - Michael - Tuesday, Jun 03, 2003 at 13:15

Tuesday, Jun 03, 2003 at 13:15
I spray cheap penetrene like wd40 or a rp7 into wheel arches and chassis before mud runs.Works really well the mud and dust does not stick to it and makes for easier wash up after trip.Also a good heavy coat of polish will help in keeping mud from stickiing to paintwork.MikeGotta get out there. Debbie and Mike
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Reply By: Member - Willem- Tuesday, Jun 03, 2003 at 19:57

Tuesday, Jun 03, 2003 at 19:57
Just leave the mud..........it will eventually drop off when dry............Cheers, Willem
Never a dull moment
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