Coolant funnel

[RooflessVW]

How does everyone dispose of the used coolant? Pending task on a couple of vehicles....and no I am not going to pour it down the sink, even if running the tap. Local retailers will accept used motor oil but NOT brake fluid or coolant. Maybe a local city disposal site?

Down the toilet.

 

[amateurbob]

How does everyone dispose of the used coolant? Pending task on a couple of vehicles....and no I am not going to pour it down the sink, even if running the tap. Local retailers will accept used motor oil but NOT brake fluid or coolant. Maybe a local city disposal site?

It seems like an annoyance and a fair amount of work to try to be responsible. It took me over a week, 3 phone calls, a 20 minute drive, and 2$ a gallon to dispose of used coolant in my area.

 

[grasscutter]

I have the lisle funnel and like it. It didn't work for me real well with the 3800 series gm motor though.

The 3800 has a vented coolant reservoir. Watching the coolant temperatures climb while waiting for the air to get burped out can be worrisome.

 

[D60]

How does everyone dispose of the used coolant? Pending task on a couple of vehicles....and no I am not going to pour it down the sink, even if running the tap. Local retailers will accept used motor oil but NOT brake fluid or coolant. Maybe a local city disposal site?

My local Grease Monkey takes it. They'll take any old automotive fluids which I feel is certainly a service to the community. I'm torn because I feel (and I've witnessed) they essentially prey on customers who are mechanically ignorant, pushing upsells and showing alleged samples of "dark" transmission or t-case fluid.

Whenever I've, um, accidentally spilled coolant it sure keeps the weeds down. Gotta wonder -- is it really any worse than Round-Up? (on weeds, not food-producing areas)

 

[D60]

It seems like an annoyance and a fair amount of work to be try to be responsible. It took me over a week, 3 phone calls, a 20 minute drive, and 2$ a gallon to dispose of used coolant in my area.

My local recycling facility only takes electronics on Saturdays. Feels like petty "because we can" policies. You're accepting other recyclables five other days so we know the facility is staffed and open. What's the difference in setting electronics in a designated area?

Imagine if the grocery store said we only sell milk on Thursdays.....

 

[TnT_M]

How does everyone dispose of the used coolant? Pending task on a couple of vehicles....and no I am not going to pour it down the sink, even if running the tap. Local retailers will accept used motor oil but NOT brake fluid or coolant. Maybe a local city disposal site?

Our city recycling center takes it.

I have known others to dump it down the drain. From what I have been told, the water treatment plants are geared to take care of it...

 

[grasscutter]

How does everyone dispose of the used coolant? Pending task on a couple of vehicles....and no I am not going to pour it down the sink, even if running the tap. Local retailers will accept used motor oil but NOT brake fluid or coolant. Maybe a local city disposal site?

Since coolant is water soluble, I dump it down the drain in my garage sink.

I know you didn't ask, but for used motor oil, I have my own toxic waste dump in my front yard under a pile of dirt.

I figure since the oil came from the ground originally, I'm helping it find its way back home.

 

[dubber09]

My local bottle depot takes used coolant as well as oil, check a few around you.
I got a generic copy of that funnel at local discount parts store, it makes coolant changes a breeze.

 

[BHopkins]

Can't use a vacuum filler without a garage and an air compressor

No need for a garage, but compressor, yes. These days there are some pretty nifty compressors that don't need a garage. Some run right of the car battery.

My local recycling facility only takes electronics on Saturdays. Feels like petty "because we can" policies. You're accepting other recyclables five other days so we know the facility is staffed and open. What's the difference in setting electronics in a designated area?

Imagine if the grocery store said we only sell milk on Thursdays.....

You mean like my local diner, that only serves clam chowder on Friday?

 

[wtd]

If you guys like these, wait until you use a vacuum filler

I have one and love it and is my preferred way to fill coolant.

 

[wtd]

I bought the UView 550000 Airlift Cooling System Leak Checker and Airlock Purge Tool Kit a couple of years ago. Finally got around to using it last month. Made quick easy work of purging/filling. There are much less expensive alternatives. It was about 25 bucks less when I bought it than it is now.
Amazon line to Airlift tool

This is the one I have and it works very well. It's even listed in my Ford factory service information for several of our Ford vehicles for the equipment to use to refill the coolant.

 

[D60]

No need for a garage, but compressor, yes. These days there are some pretty nifty compressors that don't need a garage. Some run right of the car battery.


You mean like my local diner, that only serves clam chowder on Friday?

Obviously daily specials at a restaurant are VERY different. But seriously, clam chowder is gross anyway. Gag me with a .....trim removal tool!

 

[JeffKeryk]

I squeeze the upper rad hose when removing funnel. Easy peasy.

 

[Lenny5160]

Down the toilet.

Exactly what I do.