Coolant change
Instructor
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From: Charlotte North Carolina
Team Owner
Joined: May 2001
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From: Western NY
I'm able to get a few of the "spouted" 5 gal pails at work once in a while. I usually change the coolant in the entire "family fleet" around the same time, and then make 1 trip to the recycle center with the used stuff.
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Drifting
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Springfield IL
I know many will think I am nuts and that it is not the "proper" thing to do, but if you are not in a shop, you can pour it into your toilet while the wife is not looking as long as you are in the city and don't have your own septic system. The filtration system the water goes through will take the harmful substances out of the water before it goes to the lake or what not.
This is ONLY for coolant. If you have even a drop of oil in it, take it to the place to be recycled. One drop of oil can contaminate nearly 1000 gallons of water if I remember correctly
This is ONLY for coolant. If you have even a drop of oil in it, take it to the place to be recycled. One drop of oil can contaminate nearly 1000 gallons of water if I remember correctly
Last edited by chpmnsws6; Aug 11, 2007 at 02:53 AM.
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2005
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From: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
I know many will think I am nuts and that it is not the "proper" thing to do, but if you are not in a shop, you can pour it into your toilet while the wife is not looking as long as you are in the city and don't have your own septic system. The filtration system the water goes through will take the harmful substances out of the water before it goes to the lake or what not.
This is ONLY for coolant. If you have even a drop of oil in it, take it to the place to be recycled. One drop of oil can contaminate nearly 1000 gallons of water if I remember correctly
This is ONLY for coolant. If you have even a drop of oil in it, take it to the place to be recycled. One drop of oil can contaminate nearly 1000 gallons of water if I remember correctly
Race Director
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Lake Havasu City, AZ
Just leave it in a big water bowl on your driveway...It's is a great way to reduce the number of neighborhood dogs and cats crapping on your lawn... 
If I ever considered flushing it I wouldn't post it here..
The State of Michigan has no law requiring vendors to accept return of waste oil or coolant...
That means it the municipal recycling depot or a DIY friendly auto-parts, quick-lube.
If I ever considered flushing it I wouldn't post it here..
The State of Michigan has no law requiring vendors to accept return of waste oil or coolant...
That means it the municipal recycling depot or a DIY friendly auto-parts, quick-lube.
Racer
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 264
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From: Centre, AL
Please dont do that....even small quantities of chemicals can affect hormones. You might not die from it, but it can and will affect things like hormones in you, and more importantly in children.
I know many will think I am nuts and that it is not the "proper" thing to do, but if you are not in a shop, you can pour it into your toilet while the wife is not looking as long as you are in the city and don't have your own septic system. The filtration system the water goes through will take the harmful substances out of the water before it goes to the lake or what not.
This is ONLY for coolant. If you have even a drop of oil in it, take it to the place to be recycled. One drop of oil can contaminate nearly 1000 gallons of water if I remember correctly
This is ONLY for coolant. If you have even a drop of oil in it, take it to the place to be recycled. One drop of oil can contaminate nearly 1000 gallons of water if I remember correctly
