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    Uses for old bike oil

    Have recently done an oil change and now have 2 ish litres of old four stroke bike oil kicking around.
    I also have an old hilux kicking around which tends to burn a small amount of oil wondering if its possible to use my old bike oil to keep the hilux topped up.
    Obviously not going to do a complete change just top up a little now and then.
    And yes I also realise that its old oil already and not going to be the best for my truck but its a bloody tough old toyota so can handle it, plus its only gunna burn the stuff any way!
    Just wondering if these any major dangers of throwing a little bike oil in the mix?
    cheers!

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    I've been useing used oil for 40 years,don't see a problem with it if the oil hasn't had much use.

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    When ever my desiel nissan ute needs oil, my bike gets an oil change.Have been doing this for the past 7 years with no problems.
    I figure that the bike oil has only done up to 5000 k's, and should be good for another 5000k's in the ute. Concidering both desiel engines and older bike engines use a similar oil, I dont see a problem and over that time I have had no problems.
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    I have oil i need getting rid of... who accepts it? any garages?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gibbo89 View Post
    I have oil i need getting rid of... who accepts it? any garages?

    Mother Earth would be glad to have it back . just need some convenient dirt to pour it onto. ( Added bonus - if theres weeds it kills them as well )

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bald Eagle View Post
    Mother Earth would be glad to have it back . just need some convenient dirt to pour it onto. ( Added bonus - if theres weeds it kills them as well )
    i didn't know people just flung there oil onto a patch of garden...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gibbo89 View Post
    i didn't know people just flung there oil onto a patch of garden...
    Direct recycling

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bald Eagle View Post
    Direct recycling
    then why the fuck have i been using toilets all my life?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gibbo89 View Post
    I have oil i need getting rid of... who accepts it? any garages?
    In Christchurch you can take it to the Dump (Eco Depots now) and tip it in the oil drum in the recycling area but you have to take your container away. It's free that way.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Transalper View Post
    In Christchurch you can take it to the Dump and tip it in the oil drum in the recycling area but you have to take your container away. It's free that way.
    cheers transalper
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    Mix it with kerosene & spray under your truck. The body will probably rot before the motor packs in.

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    Used Oil?
    You could always sell it to the boy racers to spread all over the road to do burnouts on...oh. hang on, maybe not such a good idea...
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    Throw it away? Are you crazy? How will you cook your eggs?


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    Quote Originally Posted by Gibbo89 View Post
    I have oil i need getting rid of... who accepts it? any garages?
    How do I dispose of waste oil?

    * Domestic - The EcoDepot recycling drop-off points will take waste oil (car engine oil only, not cooking oil, or diesel) from residential sources only, with a maximum limit of 20 litres. Also check if your local service station will accept it.

    http://www.ecodepot.co.nz/locations.htm
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    Good for starting the fire.
    An old pot belly in the garage had a 20l drum hanging nest to the flue with a copper pipe dripping oil inside. Worked really well.
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