Spilt oil - how to remove
 

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

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)

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

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?

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.

That's great thank you :)

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.