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Old Feb 20, 2003 | 10:45 PM
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Default Re: what do you do with old oil? (71DropTop)
After 3000 miles there's not enough to put in a thimble so I just put in the new stuff :D :D
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Old Feb 21, 2003 | 08:34 PM
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We have a county run recycle center that I take mine too. They have a big tank that probably holds 500 gallons or more. Easy to get to too.
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Old Feb 21, 2003 | 09:41 PM
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um condom lube? :lol: :jester (that's gonna hurt)
Anyways, what do they use old oil for (the recyclers)
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In 1973 I bought a new Vega, in 1977 there was no need to change the oil, my friends gave me there used motor oil. :sad:
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Old Feb 25, 2003 | 05:41 PM
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... what do they use old oil for (the recyclers)
When I was a kid you could buy re-refined oil. I assume that some of it's still used for that.
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