How To Safely Dispose Of Motor Oil

There are a lot of people who want to take care of their cars by themselves. Not only is this a great way to save money, it also makes car owners experts on their own vehicles. However, for people who are trying DIY car maintenance for the first time, things can get messy. If not done properly, the task can have costly consequences.

One of these routine maintenance activities is changing oil. Here, we’ll teach you how to properly dispose of motor oil.

As a major pollutant, motor oil should neither be dumped onto the ground nor flushed down a drain. Doing either of the two will land you a fine in many states. This is one of the reasons people go to shops to have their oil replaced, so that they don’t have to handle the disposal of the contaminated material.

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To dispose safely of used motor oil, collect it and place it in one container. People usually drain the oil into a drain pan. Using a funnel, transfer all the oil into a separate container with an air-tight seal. If you don’t have a funnel, you can transfer the oil into a sturdy plastic bag first. Then, cut a hole on the plastic and place the hole directly at the mouth of the bottle.

Once you have safely transferred the used oil to its new container, you may visit a nearby toxic waste disposal center where they can dispose of the used oil for you.

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Preventive Car Maintenance: How To Do It

Car troubles, especially at an inconvenient time such as heading for a much-awaited vacation, can be very frustrating. Know, however, that these can be easily prevented by having one’s car regularly serviced. Here are ways to get preventive maintenance for one’s vehicle.

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Visual, day-to-day inspections

The “Check Engine” light indicates that something needs to be checked as soon as possible, while if a light goes out it’s best to check fuses and/or replace the bulb. Check the engine oil and filter, too, each time the car gets filled up with gas. Perform periodic visual inspections to find small issues before they grow into bigger ones.

Adhere to oil change schedules

Smaller cars typically entail an oil change upon reaching the first 1,000 kilometers, while for diesel-powered engines the typical maintenance schedule requires an oil change every 5,000 kilometers. Replace oils such as gear and transmission oil on time to avoid poor operation leading to severe damage.

Pay attention to the tires and brake

Rotate the five tires (including the spare) every 5,000 or so kilometers so that they wear out evenly. Always make sure they have the correct pressure to extend their life. Perform regular check-ups, too, on the car brakes to ensure the riders’ safety.

Replace the air filter

The car’s air filter helps keep the air that passes through the engine area and into the inside of the car clean and debris-free. Change it at least once a year, also cleaning out its housing using a rag, cleaning solvent, and a vacuum.

Is your battery okay?

Avoid the hassle of a dead battery by replacing it as soon as its warranty expires. Batteries that come with brand-new cars usually last from two to three years.

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Tips for Keeping Your Car Clean

Keeping your car neat and tidy will give it an instant aura of cool which spills over to you as the owner. Unless you are a full-blown car enthusiast, cleaning is mostly about the attitude and discipline of maintaining the car; there’s no need to soup it up with spoilers, decals, and the like for your car to pop up.

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First, assume a driving habit that supports cleanliness. Avoid puddles and unnecessary splashes.
Choose the concrete road, when possible. Avoid smudging the tires against the gutter, or any object in a stationary position. Also, consider getting a good coat of wax, because wax is an effective deterrent to the most common manifestations of dirt like dust, mud, automotive oil, and road salts.
Take your car to the carwash at least once a week, or devote time to clean it on your own. A lot of people depend on these automated washing services, but a hands-on approach is more advisable. And these services don’t address the clutter inside the vehicle. Cleaning on your own is also a stress-relieving activity that keeps you alert on minor damages your car could have incurred.
Lastly, keep in mind that spills inside your car should be immediately cleaned. Ensure that there’s a waste basket inside your car to begin with. Annoying pieces of litter make a car’s interior look messy. While this is normal because of routine activities that cannot be avoided, you can trust that a dedicated trash bin will effectively mitigate garbage and ultimately make your vehicle more pleasing to the eyes.

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