I sucked out the PS Fluid. Our recycle center has oil and coolant tanks for recycle. Where should I have put the PS fluid? I dumped it in the oil.
Where to "recycle" old Pwr Steering Fluid?
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Oil is right...sure isn't coolant!
Most places that take used motor oil will tell you to put PS fluid, ATF, gear oil and brake fluid in with oil....but this varies by state and recycler, so it's always best to ask...
Most places that take used motor oil will tell you to put PS fluid, ATF, gear oil and brake fluid in with oil....but this varies by state and recycler, so it's always best to ask...
I always mix oils with oils and I simply don't say anything to the recycler. I know AZ used to complain if PS Mineral oil was put in with motor oil, but the way I see it, it's an oil, they're gonna filter & separate it all out anyway.
I don't put carb or brake sprays in, that I let evaporate.
I once brought 10quarts of old gear lube (80w90) and of course it smells that gear lube smell.
they refused to take it. I had to make them call their district manager and he told them it was acceptable. they took it, but weren't happy with me.
I don't put carb or brake sprays in, that I let evaporate.
I once brought 10quarts of old gear lube (80w90) and of course it smells that gear lube smell.
they refused to take it. I had to make them call their district manager and he told them it was acceptable. they took it, but weren't happy with me.
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Originally Posted By: EricF
I always mix oils with oils and I simply don't say anything to the recycler. I know AZ used to complain if PS Mineral oil was put in with motor oil, but the way I see it, it's an oil, they're gonna filter & separate it all out anyway.
I don't put carb or brake sprays in, that I let evaporate.
I once brought 10quarts of old gear lube (80w90) and of course it smells that gear lube smell.
they refused to take it. I had to make them call their district manager and he told them it was acceptable. they took it, but weren't happy with me.
lol halarious. It goes in a large steel tank it's not like it's going to smell the entire store up.
I always mix oils with oils and I simply don't say anything to the recycler. I know AZ used to complain if PS Mineral oil was put in with motor oil, but the way I see it, it's an oil, they're gonna filter & separate it all out anyway.
I don't put carb or brake sprays in, that I let evaporate.
I once brought 10quarts of old gear lube (80w90) and of course it smells that gear lube smell.
they refused to take it. I had to make them call their district manager and he told them it was acceptable. they took it, but weren't happy with me.
lol halarious. It goes in a large steel tank it's not like it's going to smell the entire store up.
Originally Posted By: Astro14
Most places that take used motor oil will tell you to put PS fluid, ATF, gear oil and brake fluid in with oil....but this varies by state and recycler, so it's always best to ask...
My local garbage pickup company does motor oil pickup and they've told me that any petroleum based fluids are (so gear oil is OK) but isn't brake fluid glycol based more like antifreeze? I would think some PS fluids would be closer to brake fluid than oil too. I will have to check on this.
Most places that take used motor oil will tell you to put PS fluid, ATF, gear oil and brake fluid in with oil....but this varies by state and recycler, so it's always best to ask...
My local garbage pickup company does motor oil pickup and they've told me that any petroleum based fluids are (so gear oil is OK) but isn't brake fluid glycol based more like antifreeze? I would think some PS fluids would be closer to brake fluid than oil too. I will have to check on this.
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