Oil Changes: Where does used motor oil go?

Because of the millions of vehicles on the road, there are oil changes taking place simultaneously all over the country. That means there are gallons of used motor oil and used filters being deposited "somewhere" on a daily basis. It is unfortunate that in the U.S., less than 60 percent of used motor oil is recycled. Therefore, after every oil change, please make sure to dispose of your used motor oil and filter in a responsible way.

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Here are some staggering facts about the harm that can be caused from used motor oil.

• Used motor oil can contain toxic substances such as benzene, lead, zinc, and cadmium.

• The oil from a single oil change (1 gallon) can ruin the taste of a million gallons of drinking water (1 part per million), the supply of 50 people for one year.

• One pint of oil can produce a slick of approximately one acre on the surface of water, preventing the replenishment of dissolved oxygen, impairing photosynthetic processes, and block sunlight.

• Crankcase oil accounts for more than 40 percent of total oil pollution of the nation's harbors and waterways.

• Oil dumped on land reduces soil productivity.

• Concentrations of 50 to 100 parts per million of used oil can foul sewage treatment processes.

• Recycling all the filters sold annually in the United States would result in the recovery of about 160,000 tons of steel (enough to make 16 new stadiums the size of Atlanta's Turner Stadium).

Remember: Please remember to recycle your used motor oil and filter. Your local auto repair shop will usually be happy to dispose of it for you.

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