Re: Oil Change Reply #25 – June 09, 2021, 10:01:35 am "you go girl"---Greg, it has been a very long time since I was a "girl"! 3 Likes
Re: Oil Change Reply #26 – June 09, 2021, 11:41:27 am Hi Joan; In San Diego at least, maybe county or statewide; any store that sells oil and filters, has to accept oil waste and used filters for recycling. I have an auto store where I recycle just .2 miles away from me, so with 7 vehicles they get steady visits. I buy my Mobil 1 at Costco or Walmart, Filters online, or Walmart. Two of my main vehicles take 9 quarts each.... RonB 1 Likes
Re: Oil Change Reply #27 – June 09, 2021, 12:08:39 pm "In San Diego at least, maybe county or statewide; any store that sells oil and filters, has to accept oil waste and used filters for recycling."---The engine oil recycle information for Santa Clara County is inconsistent; the county website lists dozens of places that supposedly accept "uncontaminated" engine oil, but the latest update for that list is 2013, and it doesn't include any store that sells oil and filters, e.g., Walmart. The CA.gov site lists only a few Auto Zone and O'Reilley auto stores and a couple others. One can also make a drop-off appointment at the toxic waste yard. If I did not have curbside recycling (and knowing how listings of pretty much anything can become outdated quickly), I'd need to call around to the most current listings to find a drop-off location. I just have to scoot out to the curb when I have oil jugs and a filter in its "approved" bag on the curb and hear the recycle truck; sometimes they pick up the oil but don't drop off replacement jugs and filter bag. (Yes, I have used well-washed out gallon milk jugs and double zip-lock bags when the truck doesn't deliver!) 1 Likes
Re: Oil Change Reply #28 – June 09, 2021, 02:45:04 pm In Portland, Or. you can put the 'used' oil on the curb for pickup on trash day. glen
Re: Oil Change Reply #29 – June 09, 2021, 06:37:21 pm Quote from: RonB - June 09, 2021, 11:41:27 amHi Joan; In San Diego at least, maybe county or statewide; any store that sells oil and filters, has to accept oil waste and used filters for recycling.Ron… just a heads up. I went to the Autozone in Chula Vista (suburb of San Diego) to drop off some used ATF that I had in 1-gallon milk containers. They wouldn’t take it unless it was in an “approved” container such as the original container that the ATF came in. I ended up transferring the used ATF to the original containers and they took it without question. I don’t know if that’s unique to Autozone but you should be aware of the possible restrictions at auto stores.- John
Re: Oil Change Reply #30 – June 10, 2021, 03:22:48 am Hi John R; I use the O'Reillys store just down the street from me. I take my jugs in the back and dump it in the 55 gal. drum. I haven't needed to dump anything else. No ATF, and not coolant lately. I have done a drive through at a high school parking lot just 4 miles away in my pickup. They take the oil, out of the bed, in my (cat litter) containers. With 3 cats I get a few of those, 2 1/2 gallons each. They take filters in quart Ziploc bags. So no problems yet, but It's been awhile. RonB 2 Likes
Re: Oil Change Reply #31 – June 10, 2021, 10:50:27 am Thanks Ron, that’s good to know. Pep Boys is only a block away from Autozone and I’m due to change the oil in the Cherokee. I’ll give Pep Boys a try when recycling the oil.- John
Re: Oil Change Reply #32 – June 10, 2021, 11:09:48 am The curbside pick up would be nice but unfortunately in our community we don’t have trash collection, or curbs for that matter. We take our trash to a central dump location which is somewhat inconvenient but necessary for our mountain roads. Going to call some of our local auto parts stores to see what their policies are.Edit: Both our local AutoZone and O’Reilly’s accepts oil as long as it’s not contaminated. Can be in any container as they just dump it into a larger tank. Our Napa does not except oil.
Re: Oil Change Reply #33 – June 10, 2021, 12:22:09 pm I have been taking used motor oil and filters to our local AutoZone for years and Pep Boys before that because our city recycling yard is much further away and will only accept such items by appointment and on alternating Saturdays. Given that I haven't needed to recycle these for over a year due to the pandemic I contacted AutoZone corporate to confirm their current recycle policies. Here's their response:Dear Charles,Thank you for taking the time to contact AutoZone. Please allow us to kindly explain that we take in old automotive batteries for recycle (no purchase necessary). Please keep in mind that we only accept up to 3 - 5 batteries per customer and you will get a $10.00 merchandise card for every battery that you take in. Unfortunately AutoZone does not accept antifreeze, coolant or any other chemical product for recycling, please contact local recycling centers and service stations for more information on local disposal these products.However, your local AutoZone store, will accept up to 5 gallons of oil per customer for recycle as long as the oil is not contaminated or mixed with other fluids and in a clean container with a tight fitting cap or lid. Also, please be informed that any representative at the local store may dispose the oil for you. If you have any questions, please feel free to call us at 1-800-741-9179 Mon. - Sat. from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM (Central Standard Time). One of our representatives will gladly assist you further. Thank you, DaniellaCustomer ServiceCharles 2 Likes
Re: Oil Change Reply #34 – June 10, 2021, 09:28:18 pm Charles,Thanks for posting the recycle statement of policy from Autozone. I do notice that there is no mention of ATF in their statement. The milk containers I used had screw caps on them so it appears from the statement that they would have been suitable for engine oil recycling but for some reason not ATF. At this point, I just don’t know… all I can say is that the Autozone in Chula Vista wouldn’t take my used ATF in the 1-gallon screw top milk containers but did take it when I transferred the fluid to original containers.- John
Re: Oil Change Reply #35 – June 11, 2021, 01:12:07 am Quote from: JohnR - June 10, 2021, 09:28:18 pmall I can say is that the Autozone in Chula Vista wouldn’t take my used ATF in the 1-gallon screw top milk containers but did take it when I transferred the fluid to original containers.You have to do something with the old containers, might as well recycled the used oil in them. It's a good reason to buy in the 4 or 5-qt containers, much easier to refill than a bunch of quart bottles.Our local Pep Boys recycled oil tank always seems to be "full", I have given up on them. I usually buy oil at Walmart or Costco and neither accepts recycled oil.In the Before Times, the city had drive-up-drop off-site locally, they would take any container of oil. They have very recently reopened, a good thing, I have several gallons of motor oil and transmission to dispose of.Larry 4 Likes
Re: Oil Change Reply #36 – June 16, 2021, 11:07:20 am After getting the Forester oil changed by a local shop in town yesterday ($83.13 out the door) and inquiring about what the charge would be for the motorhome ~($125), I think I'm going to start doing my own oil changes. Bought a Fumoto kit for the LD. Yes, it's a hassle dealing with the oil disposal but mucho dinaro will be saved.Edit: Looks like about $30 to change the oil/filter (Wal*Mart) on the LD if doing myself. 1 Likes
Re: Oil Change Reply #37 – June 16, 2021, 12:08:50 pm Quote from: HiLola - June 16, 2021, 11:07:20 amAfter getting the Forester oil changed by a local shop in town yesterday ($83.13 out the door) and inquiring about what the charge would be for the motorhome ~($125), I think I'm going to start doing my own oil changes. Bought a Fumoto kit for the LD. Yes, it's a hassle dealing with the oil disposal but mucho dinaro will be saved.Edit: Looks like about $30 to change the oil/filter (Wal*Mart) on the LD if doing myself. Since I started this thread, thought I'd give you the final on what I did. Went to my brother's house (not allowed to work on them per our HOA) and changed the generator oil, generator air filter, engine oil, engine oil filter and engine air filter. SUPER easy and saved me a boatload of cash. I forgot the generator spark plug at home so that's getting changed this week before we head out on our two week trip with the grandkids. Thanks everyone for your input. My brother disposes of his oil at AutoZone.Bill 1 Likes
Re: Oil Change Reply #38 – June 16, 2021, 12:36:49 pm Hi Greg. Less expensive oil filters than WalMart. Amazon.com: Mobil 1 M1-201 Extended Performance Oil Filter: Automotive RonB 1 Likes As an Amazon Associate Lazy Daze Owners' Group earns from qualifying purchases.
Re: Oil Change Reply #39 – June 16, 2021, 12:53:17 pm Quote from: RonB - June 16, 2021, 12:36:49 pmHi Greg. Less expensive oil filters than WalMart. Amazon.com: Mobil 1 M1-201 Extended Performance Oil Filter: Automotive RonBRon, WM had the stock oil filter for under 4 bucks so I bought a couple of them! ;) Motorcraft Engine Oil Filter FL-820-S - Walmart.com - Walmart.com 1 Likes As an Amazon Associate Lazy Daze Owners' Group earns from qualifying purchases.
Re: Oil Change Reply #40 – June 16, 2021, 01:20:11 pm With engine oil filters one need to realize the important roll it play in good engine health. The old adage "You always get what you pay for" holds true here also. I always stay with the highest grade filter on the market regardless of cost. Generally I go to the NAPA Gold, WIX, or Baldwin filters for all our vehicles and farm equipment. There are several YouTube videos comparing different brands of filters which are eye-opening. Here is one:<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzCqjZgIMBk> 3 Likes
Re: Oil Change Reply #41 – June 17, 2021, 08:17:13 am Interesting video, Mike. Since I’m still under the Ford powertrain warranty, I figured I’d stay with the OEM filter until next Summer when it expires. Will take a closer look at the other brands after that. I’ve always heard good things about Wix. I think the OEM filters are made by Purolator.
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