Automobiles have longer intervals between oil changes than they used to... But whether you're changing your oil at three thousand miles or ten thousand miles; your used oil still needs a safe place to go. Rolling up your sleeves to change your own oil can be a great way to learn about your car and save a little money in the process, but it's critically important to the environment that you dispose of that used oil in a safe manner. Experts say that one drop of oil can contaminate two quarts of water and one quart can contaminate two million gallons of water. Scary thought if you ask me! Most places where you take your car in to service that do oil changes will let you bring in your own oil for recycling and some locations may even find a way to give that used oil a second life. At places like the London Road Car Wash, they re–use oil brought in to heat their facility. It's one of the reasons they were awarded the Sustainable Twin Ports Seal in 2008. So while protecting your pocketbook, make sure you're also protecting the environment.
Source: Motor Oil Recycling
This was an interesting share and voice. Thanks for sharing this and it is something I will take into consideration.
ReplyDeleteI should really start to try and change my own oil. I never realized that places would let you do that. This is a really great idea.
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