Motor oil never wears out; it just gets dirty. And with DIY oil changers generating 185 million gallons of used motor oil each year – that’s a lot of dirty!
Did you know that recycling two gallons of used motor oil can generate enough electricity to run the average household for almost 24 hours? Here are some other facts about used motor oil:
- Used oil is insoluble, slow to degrade, sticks to everything from beach sand to bird feathers, and contains toxic chemicals and heavy metals that pose a health threat to humans, plants, and animals.
- One gallon of motor oil can ruin a million gallons of fresh water – a whole year’s water supply for 50 people.
- One gallon of used oil provides the same 2.5 quarts of high quality lubricating oil as 42 gallons of crude oil.
So now you know that motor oil is extremely valuable even after it has been drained from an engine, but did you also know it’s easy to do? Here’s what you do:
1. Purchase an Oil Drain Pan Recycling Container for $14. Or better yet, invest in a DIY Oil Changing Kit for $39.00
2. Watch this How to Change Your Oil Video and change your oil in a flash.
3. Now find the nearest Oil Recycling Center and recycle that shiz! Pretty simple, huh?
By taking your oil to a collection center, you are saving energy and protecting our environment! Get ready for the warm and fuzzies…