after oil change; where do you dump it? - Page 2

LOLSTi · 11-15-2006, 12:30 PM

Neighbor's lawn.

No seriously, any auto parts store.

**jsh139** · 11-15-2006, 03:07 PM

The only reason I read this thread is because I noticed that LOLSTi was the last to post.

Oh yeh .. auto parts store.

LOLSTi · 11-15-2006, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jsh139

The only reason I read this thread is because I noticed that LOLSTi was the last to post.

Oh yeh .. auto parts store.

I didn't say anything too caustic in this one.

***KarlSTI*** · 11-15-2006, 05:24 PM

Back in the day we would just go into the woods and scrape the leaves back and pour it on the ground & then cover it back with the leaves. Worked great. But then this silly "tree hugger" movement took place and so now we have to sneak out in the dark of night like a common criminal to dispose the stuff...actually I take it to autozone....now.......

My dad says he pours his along the edge of his house to prevent termites......hmmmm.....think it will ever get into the groundwater?

Does this really belong in the "How to Install" section?

**jsh139** · 11-15-2006, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LOLSTi

I didn't say anything too caustic in this one.

I know! I was a little let down .. But what can I say. You can't always get what you want.

LOLSTi · 11-15-2006, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jsh139

I know! I was a little let down .. But what can I say. You can't always get what you want.

Buuutt chhaa get whaatchaa neeeeddd...

***flat4t*** · 11-16-2006, 01:47 PM

Put it in the empty oil qt's and throw them out on a back road, or dig a two foot hole at lest and bury them, Or you can just go to your local dump or landfill place they should have the provisions for your problem

Guest_1u53r · 11-16-2006, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KarlSTI

Back in the day we would just go into the woods and scrape the leaves back and pour it on the ground & then cover it back with the leaves. Worked great. But then this silly "tree hugger" movement took place and so now we have to sneak out in the dark of night like a common criminal to dispose the stuff...actually I take it to autozone....now.......

My dad says he pours his along the edge of his house to prevent termites......hmmmm.....think it will ever get into the groundwater?

Does this really belong in the "How to Install" section?

It's part of the oil change process so I think it fits...

and my, it's amazing how much we've learned about what is good or bad for ourselves and the environment since the dark ages of industrialization.

4MOTION · 11-16-2006, 07:47 PM

local auto shops and wal-mart. i take mine to wal-mart :P

disturbed1 · 11-16-2006, 10:31 PM

in the storm drain.

***KarlSTI*** · 11-17-2006, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by disturbed1

in the storm drain.

NO!

YeloFva · 11-17-2006, 03:26 AM

The toilet.

klaymon · 11-17-2006, 04:45 AM

Hopefully, all you guys that are talking about dumping this in the ground, etc are kidding. If you don't want to make a special trip just to get rid of the oil, save it in a milk jug until you go to buy more oil. Take in the old stuff for recycling then.

DuckStu · 11-17-2006, 04:52 AM

By law any store that sells motor oil MUST take it back when used. (Like pop cans). Any autoparts store will have a big steel tank in back for you to dump it in. Usually about 4 foot cubed. A trunk comes by every month or whatever and pumps it out.

I saved up some empty liquid laundry detergent jugs. They hold like 6-7 quarts each. When I have 5 or so of them full I take them over to the autoparts store along some latex gloves, so I don't get a mess on my hands I can't wash off.

Many stores will want you to fill out one line on a clipboard stating what type of oil you are returning and how many quarts.

kts262 · 11-17-2006, 05:00 AM

I have all my oil saved up in a big iron pot on my roof just waiting to be used to ward off any invaders who may try to attack my castle...

11-15-2006, 12:30 PM	#16
LOLSTi S204 Racer Car: RIP 02 WRX Fav Mod: 2004 Aspen White WRX STi Location: Cincinnati Posts: 3,621 Join Date: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	Neighbor's lawn. No seriously, any auto parts store. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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kts262 HowTo Contributor Car: 2008 DGM (BBS+Navi) Fav Mod: stock FTL? Location: College Park, MD Posts: 2,106 Join Date: Jan 2005 Trader Rating: (7)	I have all my oil saved up in a big iron pot on my roof just waiting to be used to ward off any invaders who may try to attack my castle... This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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jsh139 How YOU Doin? Car: 2006 Audi S4 Fav Mod: OMGHI2U! Location: Philly 'burbs Posts: 7,719 Join Date: Apr 2004 Trader Rating: (8)	The only reason I read this thread is because I noticed that LOLSTi was the last to post. Oh yeh .. auto parts store.

11-15-2006, 05:24 PM	#19
*KarlSTI* Titanium Member Car: 05 CGM STi Fav Mod: Bill Location: Neptune Bch, FL Posts: 4,142 Join Date: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	Back in the day we would just go into the woods and scrape the leaves back and pour it on the ground & then cover it back with the leaves. Worked great. But then this silly "tree hugger" movement took place and so now we have to sneak out in the dark of night like a common criminal to dispose the stuff...actually I take it to autozone....now....... My dad says he pours his along the edge of his house to prevent termites......hmmmm.....think it will ever get into the groundwater? Does this really belong in the "How to Install" section?

11-16-2006, 01:47 PM	#22
*flat4t* What chew LookN @ Car: 04 STi Aspen White/w Fav Mod: DP..CATBACK:) Location: WATERFORD, CT Posts: 454 Join Date: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Put it in the empty oil qt's and throw them out on a back road, or dig a two foot hole at lest and bury them, Or you can just go to your local dump or landfill place they should have the provisions for your problem

11-16-2006, 07:47 PM	#24
4MOTION Amateur STI Driver Posts: 13 Join Date: Nov 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	local auto shops and wal-mart. i take mine to wal-mart :P

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disturbed1 Professional STI Racer Car: 06 subaru wrx sti Fav Mod: royal purple Location: orange, CA Posts: 632 Join Date: Jul 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	in the storm drain.

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YeloFva Spec C Club Car: 06 WRB/Gold STI Fav Mod: Sticky-icky Tires Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 1,310 Join Date: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	The toilet.

11-17-2006, 04:45 AM	#28
klaymon S204 Racer Car: WRB 2005 STi Fav Mod: Borla Exhaust Posts: 3,083 Join Date: Jul 2004 Trader Rating: (1)	Hopefully, all you guys that are talking about dumping this in the ground, etc are kidding. If you don't want to make a special trip just to get rid of the oil, save it in a milk jug until you go to buy more oil. Take in the old stuff for recycling then.

11-17-2006, 04:52 AM	#29
DuckStu HowTo Contributor Car: 04 Subaru STI Fav Mod: More power Location: Detroit, Michigan Posts: 242 Join Date: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	By law any store that sells motor oil MUST take it back when used. (Like pop cans). Any autoparts store will have a big steel tank in back for you to dump it in. Usually about 4 foot cubed. A trunk comes by every month or whatever and pumps it out. I saved up some empty liquid laundry detergent jugs. They hold like 6-7 quarts each. When I have 5 or so of them full I take them over to the autoparts store along some latex gloves, so I don't get a mess on my hands I can't wash off. Many stores will want you to fill out one line on a clipboard stating what type of oil you are returning and how many quarts.