Tips On Recycling (NAPSA)—Manydrivers know jw that changing a car’s motor oil can keep it running well. But did you know that what’s done with the oil afterwards can be just as important? Almost half of the oil changes donein the United States are performed by car owners who do it themselves. While the majority of those people follow proper procedures, if the oil from just one oil change is improperly disposed of and not recycled, it can contaminate 1 million gallons of fresh water—or a year’s supply for 50 people. The Drive To Recycle Fortunately, properly disposing of oil can be easy. For instance, you can find area oil recycling centers and easy-to-follow tips at www.castrol.com/recycling. According to Castrol, the company behind the Website, a common misconception is that oil recycling centers are difficult to find. However, there are more than 30,000 convenient recycling centers nationwide, and a majority of automotive shops and quicklube retailers will take used motor oil if it is in a proper container, such as a sealable, approved oil drip pan or a motoroil bottle. Castrol offers these tips to help people implement recycling into their car care routine: 1) CLICK: Click on www.cas trol.com/recycling to find a convenient recycling center in the area. Or, for information in Spanish and English, call (800) CleanUp (1800-253-2687). 2) CHECK:Check the mileage on your car. For the best engine Steer Clear Of Pollution—Recy- cling motor oil can help protect drinking water. performance and protection, change your oil every 3,000 miles. You can also check your vehicle owner’s manual for oil change information. 3) CONTAIN: Use the funnel to prevent spills. Transfer the used oil to a proper recycling container that is leakproof with a screw-top lid, such as a motoroil bottle, or a sealable, approved drip pan. DO NOTuse a container that previously held household chemicals such as cleaners, solvents, fuels (gasoline), paint or bleach. 4) CLEAN: Someoil drip pans double as recycling containersif they can be sealed for transport. Be sure to let excess motor oil drain into the recycling container. DO NOTrinse the residual oil down the drain. The drip pan should be stored in a plastic bag for reuse during the nextoil change. 5) CARRY: Carry the sealed recycling container to a recycling center in your area.
