Thread: Oil on different drive way surfaces

Asphalt is petroleum based (tar/bitumen is the matrix with stone aggregate as the filler) the matrix is dissolved by degreaser 8O

Steel trowelled concrete with a sealer is probably the best surface.

But Land Rovers don't leak so it's academic :wink:

Hi Rob
When you do oil changes you could drain the oil into a roller tray and get the paint roller out and paint the rest of the driveway to camoflage the oil stains 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)
Andrew

Originally posted by one_iota

But Land Rovers don't leak so it's academic :wink:

I was once told if a Land Rover doesnt leak it doesnt have oil in it. :wink:

I have a concrete drive. I spread dry cement powder onto the oil spill. I picks up al the oil and is dirt cheap to buy.

After a few days I just sweep it up.

Ron

:roll: hmmmmmm,if only it was that easy,i have a dirt driveway 800 metres long and have the reverse problem,that is the driveway(dust or mud depending on the inclement weather) sticking to the underside of the vehicle ,especially where the oil leaks from,although once covered generously in dust it does seem to reduce the leaking of oil :wink: :roll: 8)