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The Science
People have been cleaning greasy parts with gasoline for decades, and the science explains why it works so well: “Number-one rule of solubility is likes dissolves likes,” explains Zachary J. Santner, technical specialist at Sunoco.
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Diesel fuel is my go-to for large degreasing projects. It doesn't evaporate like gaosline, and doesn't seem to eat away at plastic containers as quickly. When I've got something large, like a cylinder head or valve cover, just dunk it in a tote full of diesel fuel, put the lid on it, and let it marinate till it's nice and shiny. A gallon costs $4, versus $5 now for a 16 ounce can of CRC.
In reply to volvoclearinghouse :
But what the heck do you do with the diesel after you've used it?
In reply to Robbie (Forum Supporter) :
I just keep it outside in the covered container. Like as not I'll need it again. It works as well as the gallon can dunk-a-carb deal.
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