gimpyrobb

So while working on filtering fuel today, I got hit out of nowhere with a downpour. In the haste to put everything under cover, I missed a drain pan with some oil in it. Whats the best way to clean this crap up? If I heat it will the water boil off? I have no problem burning the oil in a fire, but it won't work so well with this much water in it. Thanks.

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CCATLETT1984

your best bet is to skim the oil off the top. the oil wont like being heated to boiling point.

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devilman96

Dump it... Ive done a LOT of WMO recycling, heating it is the only way and it isnt worth the effort!

oifvet

Since oil floats on water, could you transfer the mix into a throw-away container of some sort, let it separate on its own, then poke a hole in the bottom and drain the water out until the oil arrives at the drain point?

Not sure how much you have there, but you could do it in several small batches. Maybe using a "clear" jug, like what washer fluid comes in?

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rosco

When I have problems like that, I patiently wait for winter. Let it freeze, then pour the oil off.

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doghead

Let's see you guys down South, try that!

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gimpyrobb

So you are saying I should put it in the freezer huh? Honest sweety, the guys on SS told me too...

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doghead

Well, you were thinking of putting it in the oven, weren't you?
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gimpyrobb

No rumbling! Out of no where it came. It was overcast in the morning, then when it rained, it was sunny. Go figure.

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