Hey guys I am just curious on what to use for cleaning off parts with oil on them, Just plain degreaser?.

thanks guys.

Not as simple a question as you might think. It depends on the part, the finish on it (if any), the application and the severity of the "oil" on it. For bare metal parts where cleanliness is above apearance, common degreaser may do okay. If it's heavily "soiled" with baked on gunk, carburetor cleaner (also known as "throttle body cleaner" in the 21st century) is more powerful. As a last resort, I'll use laquer thinner which is very effective, but dangerous. If the part is painted and appearance is important, you're likely to mess up the finish with degreaser and certainly will with the other two. If you have an electrical part, you're not likely going to use any of these and try just wiping it off or using an electrical contact cleaner and maybe compressed air. Best bet is to start with the least caustic (Simple Green works well on lots of stuff and isn't very harmful) and gradually progress to the harsher agents. If you're using harmful stuff, wear gloves, use eye protection and don't breathe the fumes. (Don't ask how i know.)

awsome thanks for the reply, I am just looking to be cleaning valve cover & metal motor parts nothing do with electrical,

Spit and steel wool.


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I don't practice what I preach, because I'm not the kind of person I'm preaching to.

Mineral Spirits (paint thinner). I have never seen it eat dry paint, but no guarantees!
Takes oil off of steel right now! A machine repair staple in the factory for decades....gary