Change oil yourself?
Melting Slicks
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From: Wichita KS
Originally Posted by JACKAL0PE
What do YOU do with the used oil?
My city, Wichita, Kansas, has a hazardous waste facility, most likely your city does as well. You can also drop used oil off at the "quick lube" type stations. Not a problem.
Le Mans Master
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From: Jacksonville Florida
I buy the oil, take it to my dealer, they change and replace the filter for $15. I wouldn't even jack up my car and then have to handle the used oil for that little amount. It's a good deal for me.
Burning Brakes
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From: Proxima Centauri
Almost every place that sells oil around here will take used oil. Only limitation being that they will only take 5 gallons at a time. I put my oil in a 5 gal container and take it down when it gets filled up, which I am going to have to do tomorrow. 
Le Mans Master
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From: Irvine CA
Im here in SoCal and I have a choice of taking them to Autozone, Kragen or an occasional "recycle your used oil" centers that the city sets up. They do not charge anything and the city even gives out those plastic oil tubs (10 quarts capacity) to use on your next oil change.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Grants Pass OR
I take my oil and high performance AC filter to Jiffy Lube. They take care of draining and installing the new filter and they let me add the new oil. I just hate to have my engine and fenders covered in oil.
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Melting Slicks
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From: allen park mi
Originally Posted by CAJUNY2KC5
I buy the oil, take it to my dealer, they change and replace the filter for $15. I wouldn't even jack up my car and then have to handle the used oil for that little amount. It's a good deal for me.
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From: Hells Sister City Phoenix AZ
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Originally Posted by GrayC5
Several of the auto stores around here will take the used oil for recycling. Check with some in your area. 
I take it to Auto Zone. They take it for free.
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From: Ozark, Alabama
Originally Posted by c5chris
Im here in SoCal and I have a choice of taking them to Autozone, Kragen or an occasional "recycle your used oil" centers that the city sets up. They do not charge anything and the city even gives out those plastic oil tubs (10 quarts capacity) to use on your next oil change.
... no wonder Calif. is broke. How can anyone afford to live there.
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Originally Posted by JACKAL0PE
What do YOU do with the used oil?
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I take mine down to an AutoZone parts store where they accept recycled oil. Wal-Mart also accepts used oil.
