The very first thing my dad taught me when I got a new car was how to change my own oil. It’s a great skill to have, but his lesson skipped an important step: how to recycle used motor oil. I’ll admit ...

If you work on cars or have driven one for long enough, you're probably aware that our vehicles depend on a range of different automotive fluids to help them run, regardless of whether the vehicle is ...

Used motor oil can and should be recycled. It poses significant health and environmental risks if discarded improperly, and it offers a more efficient, less carbon-intensive alternative to making new ...

I once had an oil pan with an “Exxon Valdez” sticker. Partly a joke, it reminded me to be careful when changing motor oil. Put the pan in the wrong place, drop the oil filter, or get distracted, and ...

Used motor oil is a hazardous waste. When disposed of improperly or illegally dumped, oil does not readily break down and has the potential to cause serious environmental impact. The U.S. EPA ...

A program in Renton, Washington, encourages do-it-yourself oil changers to recycle motor oil and filters with local auto parts stores. Some oil filters contain steel, and Renton, Washington's, Shift ...

Drivers think more about the gasoline or petrol they pay for at the pump than they do about the motor oil that has to be changed every few months. But energy companies and environmentalists are ...

Motor oil is an essential component for a properly functioning car. Motor oil lubricates, cools and cleans your engine but it is not them most environmentally sound item. As science has progressed, so ...

Performing an oil change can be extremely enjoyable — watching that used sludge drain out and replacing it with clean amber liquid can even help you feel more connected to the engine. However, many ...