Abstract: A method for cleaning an oil strainer in an oil pan of an internal combustion engine from which substantially all lubricant has been drained, the method comprising connecting a first conduit to said oil pan; introducing a cleaning fluid into said oil pan; connecting a second conduit to an opening on said engine; creating a circuit by a pressure pump wherein said cleaning fluid moves from said oil pan, through said opening, through said oil strainer and back into said oil pan; and evacuating the cleaning fluid from the engine.

Abstract: A method for cleaning an oil strainer in an oil pan of an internal combustion engine from which substantially all lubricant has been drained, the method comprising connecting a first conduit to said oil pan; introducing a cleaning fluid into said oil pan; connecting a second conduit to an opening on said engine; creating a circuit by a pressure pump wherein said cleaning fluid moves from said oil pan, through said opening, through said oil strainer and back into said oil pan; and evacuating the cleaning fluid from the engine.

Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning an oil strainer and pan in an internal combustion engine from which essentially all lubricant has been drained. The apparatus comprises a tank for holding the solvent, a conduit extending between the tank and the oil pan, a pump for moving solvent through the conduit toward the oil pan, an agitator for the solvent in the oil pan, and a collector for used solvent in the oil pan. Both pumping the solvent through the conduit and agitation of the solvent may be accomplished by a single air pump. The solvent may be heated.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for cleaning an oil strainer and pan in an internal combustion engine from which essentially all lubricant has been drained. A solvent is pumped into the oil pan. The solvent is agitated and cooled. The solvent is then drained.