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What to do with old (but never used) motor oil??

9 messages,  Last post on Jan 16, 2008 at 8:25 PM

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#2 of 9 Re: What to do with old (but never used) motor oil?? [blarc] by texases

Jan 04, 2008 (12:58 pm)

Replying to: blarc (Jan 04, 2008 10:48 am)
This is nothing more than opinion on my part, but here goes:
-I wouldn't use that oil in an engine, old or new, the new oils have greatly improved detergent packages.
-I would contact an oil wholesaler and an oil recycler, see if they have any ideas.
Good luck!

#3 of 9 Re: What to do with old (but never used) motor oil?? [blarc] by alltorque

Jan 04, 2008 (1:29 pm)

Replying to: blarc (Jan 04, 2008 10:48 am)
Wouldn't use any of it in "modern" engines but stuff like the SAE 35 & 40 you just don't see any more and it almost certainly can be used in cars of a certain era, (they're not all rebuilt 500bhp monsters with modern tolerances/metallurgy).
 
Put the whole shebang onto e-Bay and see what happens. You should sell some of it at least, and you can more than cover the shipping costs. Any left, take it to the dump and dispose of it via the waste-oil container.
 
That's the view from the U.K.

#4 of 9 IMHO by longo2

Jan 07, 2008 (9:25 pm)

Hey there, blarc, you might have a gold mine there if the oil is in CANS. You didn't say if it was, but from the age of the items it might be in the old one quart cans.
  
If it is, there are tons of "old tin collectors" that love oil cans, especially if they are in mint condition, like yours sound.
 
Don't do anything dumb like dump it all in the recycle barrel til you check this out.
 
That stash could be worth a bundle!

#5 of 9 Re: What to do with old (but never used) motor oil?? [blarc] by euphonium

Jan 08, 2008 (1:46 pm)

Replying to: blarc (Jan 04, 2008 10:48 am)
If any of the oil is Synthetic, IMO it would be acceptable while remembering today's oil has more & better detergents. OTOH when you pour it into an engine of the same vintage, it is commensurate.

#6 of 9 Re: What to do with old (but never used) motor oil?? [euphonium] by texases

Jan 08, 2008 (2:02 pm)

Replying to: euphonium (Jan 08, 2008 1:46 pm)
I'm not sure I understand the 'it's OK for old engines' line of reasoning. If anything, old engines, with their greater blowby, etc, would benefit more from new, better oils. Sure, we used these oils in them, but it would seem to be better to use modern oils. I like better the 'cans = collectors' items' line of thought. I remember selling Duron, Nitrex, etc. at the Sohio station. Wonder what's involved in shipping oil??

#7 of 9 Re: IMHO [longo2] by b10609

Jan 16, 2008 (3:26 pm)

Replying to: longo2 (Jan 07, 2008 9:25 pm)
There are lots of service station memorabilla collectors around the USA and Canada who love original oil cans and want them full so keep looking around. Even the cases are valuable as is so don't even break them up. Last fall at Fall Hershey meet there were many vendors getting good prices for old stock items so keep looking around. Expired brands are even more valuable - good hunting - Waterloo Guy !

#8 of 9 Re: What to do with old (but never used) motor oil?? [blarc] by texases

Jan 16, 2008 (3:30 pm)

Replying to: blarc (Jan 04, 2008 10:48 am)
Big question - cans or plastic bottles. Not much of a market for plastic, it would seem.

#9 of 9 Have a garage sale by isellhondas

Jan 16, 2008 (8:25 pm)

Mark them 10.00 a case and they will be gone instantly!

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