Lost Oil Cap issues!

[nickw1971]

Hello. New to this and definitely not a car expert (as the detail below will demonstrate!)

Topped up engine oil prior to a holiday drive. Somehow did not remember to replace oil filler cap. Have now returned from holiday and looked under bonnet to discover my mistake.

I have ordered a replacement oil filler cap from Mazda (it's a Mazda 5, 2006). Big issue now is that the entire engine, bonnet and everything else is covered in oil.

What's the best way of dealing with the cleaning?

Thanks in advance.

Be gentle with me. I know I'm an idiot!

[phillpot]

a good spraying with something like Gunk then ideally pressure wash or hose pipe off

[227bhp]

It's the inside of the engine I would be worried about, not the outside!

[steveo3002]

chaps at the nearest car wash will most likley wash it over for a few quid if youre unsure what to do

[tapkaJohnD]

Do wait until you have the new cap before using that pressure wash!

Meanwhile, you have the best corrosion protected Mazda in the UK!
John

[TooMany2cvs]

227bhp said:

It's the inside of the engine I would be worried about, not the outside!

Spilt engine oil does not do the rubber of hoses, engine mounts etc any favours at all.

[finishing touch]

Have you ordered the one with 710 on the top ?

[sassanach0]

ah,the 710 cap available at all good car parts places

http://kalecoauto.com/