Spilt oil - how to remove

[Foz50]

Hi guys,

I've been meaning to deal with this for a while now. A couple of months ago, I had a almost new oil carton in the rear footwell of my car (5L).

Somehow, the lid came loose and the entire contents was emptied into the footwell - I didn't realise for a while so it had been sitting there for a while. Once I saw it, I soaked/wiped up all that I could - but it's still a bit oily to touch.

What the best way to help get some of this out? Or can anyone recommend a someone that does car valeting to do it for me?

Thanks!
Foz

[Danwrx]

Prochem, citrus gel, that's what we use when we clean oil up from carpets/upholstery, but you have to extract it after, we use industrial machines but a rug doctor from tescos ect will do a good enough job, although as you spilt it a couple of months ago it could possibly be there permanently now (worst case scenario of course)

[Steve_PPP]

I'd remove the rear bench seat which should allow you to lift the carpet up to see how much has soaked through. I had a bottle of muck-off leak into my rear footwell about 5 years ago and the top of the carpet was nearly dry after a few days. Underneath, there was still a puddle....

[Foz50]

Originally Posted by Steve_PPP

I'd remove the rear bench seat which should allow you to lift the carpet up to see how much has soaked through. I had a bottle of muck-off leak into my rear footwell about 5 years ago and the top of the carpet was nearly dry after a few days. Underneath, there was still a puddle....

Hmm I was thinking that! Is it quite straight forward removing the rear seat? Haven't tried it yet, bit dark to go and have a look now!

Cheers

[Steve_PPP]

Couldn't be easier. Two bolts (behind your legs if you were sitting in the back) and give it a tug and thats it!

[Foz50]

Originally Posted by Steve_PPP

Couldn't be easier. Two bolts (behind your legs if you were sitting in the back) and give it a tug and thats it!

Awesome thanks.

If I have to replace the carpet, is it one large piece or is there a front/rear split?

[Steve_PPP]

One large piece. The front seats have to come out, along with the centre console. Its not a difficult job, but takes a while.

If you do swap the carpet, I found its easier to unbolt the front seats and swing them out the back doors than trying to get them out the front doors.

[Foz50]

That's great thank you

[Danwrx]

Good point Steve, forgot to mention the carpet will have to be removed for the process of any cleaning as without a doubt the oil will be sitting under the carpet still as Steve said even if it's dry on top.