Miata Mailing List: October 1996, Message #0122
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   From: LSAPEX@aol.com

Subject: Re: Oil disposal charges

   Date: Wed, 2 Oct 1996 14:15:28 -0500



Some thoughts from the other side.



I am charged $25 for 55 gal of used engine oil by Safety-Kleen.

They check it with a sniffer to see if there is excess gasoline in the oil. I

am not sure what they charge if they find something. (one reason I would not

except oil off the street)

I am also charged for oil filter removal. It's not the law, I could throw

them in the trash like some of you do, along with the oily rags and diapers

used in the process, but I personally do not think that is the right thing to

do.

Anti-freeze is another waste I could pour down the drain, but would rather

pay to have it removed/recycled.



I would rather everyone changed their own oil.

Less paper work for me, and less liability (who pays if a drain plug falls

out or an oil filter blows its seal?).



The customers I do change the oil for, know that the underside of the car is

checked, the doors are lubed, fluids checked, tire pressure set, tires and

brakes visually checked.

I have a container full of nails pulled from tires that was noticed during

oil changes.



I get to know the car over time, and I can keep the customer abreast of any

possible problems before they become serious. The customer can then budget

accordingly, and not have an expensive surprise.



It's more than just an oil change, it's a service. (I know I do not make

money on it) 

Some people enjoy doing the work on their own cars (I know I do). You can

save money by changing you own oil, if you have the tools, your time is worth

nothing to you, and you don't mind what happens to the waste.



IMHO for $25 and 20 min it's a heck of a bargain to have someone do it for

you.

I do understand though, it's hard and sometimes frustrating to find that

right someone, it's easier to trust yourself than a quickie lube, and this is

probably the #1 reason people change their own oil. 



Lester Seal 

Mass Miata

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