On Sun, 27 Nov 2011 17:08:00 -0500, "Wild_Bill"
wrote:

I wasn't commenting wrt waste/spillage/world economic or ecological
collapse.. but gasoline is a dangerous cleaning solvent.. and there isn't a
practical reason for using it to clean parts.

The possibility of giving readers the impression that gasoline can be used
casually for other purposes is irresponsible.. and wouldn't imply that you
were being thrifty or clever.
Any light petroleum product can be used to dissolve a heavier residue,
what you use, depends on what is readily available when you need it.
Gerry :-)}
London, Canada