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motor oil recycling
Posted by:
recycler
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Date: May 22, 2017 08:33PM
I just started doing my own oil change, does anybody know if gas stations around here accept old oil?
Re: motor oil recycling
Posted by:
Shade.Tree
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Date: May 22, 2017 09:19PM
I always just pour my down the sewer drain...
Re: motor oil recycling
Posted by:
Team ramrod
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Date: May 22, 2017 09:36PM
Not sure about gas stations, but many of the places that sell it to you will have a tank in back for you to dump the old oil when you're done. The Fairfax Station Advance Auto Parts has one.
Re: motor oil recycling
Posted by:
oily Head
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Date: May 22, 2017 10:36PM
You can take used motor oil to either of the Fairfax County waste transfer stations (Fairfax or Lorton). There is a huge tank to pour it in.
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dpwes/trash/dispsites.htm
Look for where it says 'motor oil' on this facility layout map for I-66/Fairfax:
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dpwes/images/recycling/i-66-map.jpg
Same for Lorton:
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dpwes/images/recycling/i-95-map.jpg
Most gas statins that are full service (with a garage and a mechanic) will also take your used motor oil.
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dpwes/trash/dispsites.htm
Look for where it says 'motor oil' on this facility layout map for I-66/Fairfax:
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dpwes/images/recycling/i-66-map.jpg
Same for Lorton:
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dpwes/images/recycling/i-95-map.jpg
Most gas statins that are full service (with a garage and a mechanic) will also take your used motor oil.
Re: motor oil recycling
Posted by:
Ben plumber
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Date: May 23, 2017 07:23AM
Advance Auto Parts takes it for free. They have a tank in the back you dump it in yourself.
Re: motor oil recycling
Posted by:
mjs
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Date: May 23, 2017 08:45AM
just head to any restaurant. most all have oil dumps behind the restaurant
Re: motor oil recycling
Posted by:
just throw it out
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Date: May 23, 2017 08:58AM
we just put ours in a container and toss it out the window somewhere along the road, just do it at night so no one see you
Re: motor oil recycling
Posted by:
Shadetree
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Date: May 23, 2017 09:46AM
Any Advance Auto will take it.
Re: motor oil recycling
Posted by:
Save it for a rainy day.
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Date: May 23, 2017 11:44AM
If you have any annoying neighbors you can pour it on their lawn. No grass will grow their for like 20 years. You can also pour it on an existing bon fire to watch it get really hot and flame really big. Also, it will emit a huge cloud of solid black (blacker than the guy fucking your mom) smoke!
Re: motor oil recycling
Posted by:
Back Woods Barry
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Date: May 23, 2017 12:18PM
can it be used to jump start a fire in the fire pit?
Oil burns slowly -- not volatile like gasoline.
Just wondering if anyone has tried this.
Oil burns slowly -- not volatile like gasoline.
Just wondering if anyone has tried this.
Re: motor oil recycling
Posted by:
Bridge.Crosser.
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Date: May 23, 2017 12:42PM
I throw mine out the window on the way to work in the Potomac River...motor oil probably helps to clean that cesspool.
Re: motor oil recycling
Posted by:
Read the post above yours
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Date: May 23, 2017 01:05PM
Back Woods Barry Wrote:
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> can it be used to jump start a fire in the fire
> pit?
> Oil burns slowly -- not volatile like gasoline.
> Just wondering if anyone has tried this.
^^^did you notice this afterwards^^^
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> can it be used to jump start a fire in the fire
> pit?
> Oil burns slowly -- not volatile like gasoline.
> Just wondering if anyone has tried this.
^^^did you notice this afterwards^^^
Re: motor oil recycling
Posted by:
thanks
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Date: May 23, 2017 05:39PM
Shadetree Wrote:
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> Any Advance Auto will take it.
Good to know, thanks!!!
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> Any Advance Auto will take it.
Good to know, thanks!!!
Re: motor oil recycling
Posted by:
gas station
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Date: May 23, 2017 06:13PM
I just take my used oil to the closest service station. I think they all accept used oil.
Re: motor oil recycling
Posted by:
Dumper
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Date: May 23, 2017 10:47PM
How it's done
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Re: motor oil recycling
Posted by:
Oil changer 52
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Date: December 20, 2020 11:16AM
Good for you for changing your own oil and not going out. Please everyone - stay home and wear the masks!! Don't go to Jiffy Lube. we are in a pandemic! Please stay safe and mask up.