No matter what kind of car it is, as long as it runs on gasoline, it will need oil changes. It’s important that the oil in a car is changed on a regular basis, often about twice per year. When the oil is not changed, it can cause the engine to take some serious damage, and the costs of repairs can spiral out of control. There are a few features on all cars that ensure once a person is proficient changing oil, it can be done on almost all automobiles.

To change the oil, first consult the owner’s manual for the right oil to use (ie 10W-30), and also the right oil filter to use. Most hardware stores also have a list of cars and the corresponding oil filter. Once the oil and filter have been purchased, locate the oil pan on the underside of the car, and unscrew the bolt that holds the oil in place. Make sure to have an oil sump in place before unscrewing the bolt, as oil spill cleanup can be a pain. Once the bolt is unscrewed, the oil will drain into the sump, make sure to wait until the oil stops dripping, then screw the bolt back in place. Begin filling the engine with the proper amount of oil; most engines require about 4.5 quarts. Replace the filter, and ensure the o-ring comes off, and that a small amount of oil is applied to the new filter with a finger. Check the oil level, and you’re done!

When changing of oil is a larger part of what you do, then a pneumatic tool may be quite helpful to you and your local environment. Air powered vacuums make oil changes and oil spill clean up an easier task and helps keep our local area “Green”.

Used Oil Solutions

Recycling your used motor oil is easy.

1. Do not spill any oil on the ground.
2. Put your used motor oil in a clean plastic container with a tight lid. Never store used oil in a container that once held chemicals, food, or beverages.
3. Do not mix the oil with anything else, such as antifreeze, solvent, or paint.
4. Take used motor oil to a service station or other location that collects used motor oil for recycling.

On average, about four million people reuse motor oil as a lubricant for other equipment or take it to a recycling facility.

• Recycled oil can be re-refined into new oil, processed into fuel oils and used as raw materials for the petroleum industry.
• One gallon of used motor oil provides the same 2.5 quarts of lubricating oil as 42 gallons of crude oil.

Become used motor oil recycle person number four million and one!

• Begin recycling your used motor oil today.
• If all the oil from American do-it-yourself oil changers were recycled, it would be enough motor oil for more than 50 million cars a year. Imagine how much foreign oil that would eliminate.
• Imagine if all the farms, shops and commercial businesses did the same, think how much impact we can make!
• Used motor oil from cars, trucks, boats, motorcycles, farm equipment and lawnmowers can be recycled and re-refined.

Simply Great Taste and Great Value

I know, it’s not “Environmental Cleaning Information”, but it’s sure good! Made this for dinner tonight with fresh green spinach leaves out of our own garden!

• 4 cups of filtered water
• 1 teaspoon of anise seeds
• A few shakes of garlic powder
• A few shakes of onion powder
• A few shakes of Allspice
• A few shakes of chili powder
• 1 and 1/2 packets of the ramen beef flavor

I bring the above to a full boil for a few minutes in order to blend the flavors. I thin slice some sirloin steak we have in the freezer while the water comes to a boil and continues to blend with the spices and herbs. I do just enough of the steak to get a small slice in most every bite and return the rest to the freezer.

I then add the two packages of ramen noodles to the boiling mix of water and all-natural herbs and spices. Let it return to boil for three minutes. During that time, I put two tablespoons of Hoisin Sauce in my big bowl along with the thin sliced beef. Get the basil and fresh spinach ready to go in order to add them to the top. Pour the spiced boiling water into the bowl of meat and sauce. Stir to blend. Now sprinkle the fresh green spinach leaves and basil over the top. You will then have the pretty picture you see above to share with your spouse! Great eats for a low price and most any guy can make it to share with his wife!

While most people opt to go to a garage or auto shop to receive oil changes, spark plug replacements, and vehicle maintenance, it’s possible to save a lot of money on these expenses by doing it yourself. The standard owner’s manual for most any automobile can instruct on how to perform basic maintenance. For those who do opt to perform their own automotive maintenance, there are a few necessary supplies. First, it’s important to have a good set of socket wrenches with numerous bits. These wrenches are used to remove the nuts and bolts from several different engine parts. You will also need a special wrench attachment to remove the oil filter for oil changes. In addition to a set of socket wrenches, make sure to have an oil sump, oil spill kit, funnel, and standard tools like hammers and screwdrivers can also serve some basic purposes.

With just these tools, it’s possible to perform almost all the regular vehicle maintenance without professional assistance. It’s still a good idea to consult professionals for serious problems with the engine, brakes, carburetor, or other advanced mechanical components.

A few years ago, one of my good friends brought a pneumatic vacuum to my attention. I was quite intrigued as it was beyond anything my limited experience had witnessed. The air tool surprised me with its power and mobility to quickly perform oil spill cleanup.

The Spillpro turned out to be the vacuum powered by air. It became obvious to me, the vacuum had great green solutions capabilities. I remember people using the vacuum had shared their ideas using the pneumatic vacuum, and they went beyond the oil spill cleaning to include recycle and reuse of the oil. Seemed to me it was a cost-effective green pneumatic vacuum with all I found out that day and I have not looked at oil spills the same since.

There are many different methods which can be used to deal with oil spills, including booms, skimmers, biological and gelling agents. Each has a function in cleanup and increasing the speed with which the waters and the environment can be returned to a pre-spill state.

One method is bioremediation technology. This technology can speed up the biodegradation process by adding materials like microorganisms or fertilizers to the environment. Two bioremediation techniques that are currently being used in the US for oil spill cleanups are seeding (addition of microorganisms) and fertilization (nutrient enrichment which is added to the contaminated environment).

When spilled, oil can pose both an immediate danger and subsequent danger to the environment. Motor oil is quite a volatile substance, and can cause immediate harm to animals, including humans, should there be exposure. Oil can prevent animals from cleaning themselves, and can cause serious respiratory and health problems as well. The residual effects of an oil spill can be just as dangerous as the standard effects. For example, even a single quart of oil can contaminate several thousand gallons of drinking water; making it taste terrible. When oil is spilled in a lake or a contained body of water, it can contaminate that entire area making it difficult for marine organisms to survive.

Oil spills are perhaps most dangerous as runoff, because when a spill from a garage, driveway, or parking lot occurs, the oil then seeps into drains, or permeates into the ground where it mixes with ground water. This can cause serious damage to the environment. When it comes to oil spills, it’s essential to clean them up right away.