Proper care should be taken while handling used oil. Avoid skin contact with used engine oil. Wear suitable gloves. If it contacts with skin, wash immediately with soap and water. Prolonged and repeated contact with used engine oil may cause serious ailments. Always ensure the bottle is stored upright and the cap is tight.
Disposing of used oil
Do not pollute drains, soil or water with used engine oil. Disposing of used oil should be done in accordance with the state waste management authority requirements. Improperly disposed motor oil can contaminate drinking water and poison wildlife.
It is often illegal to dump used motor oil into garbage cans, down kitchen sinks, drains, and into sewers and rivers or even pour it on the ground. A single gallon of used oil can contaminate a million gallons of fresh water. Most motor oil recycling facilities and local refill centres accept used oil from consumers. However, if you find difficulty locating one in your area, ask your local motor oil retailer about places they recommend.
Storage and Handling of Lubes
The drums should be placed on wooden planks and the layers should be limited to two or three. The drums should be kept in a horizontal position with the bungs at 3 O'clock and 9 O'clock position. Wooden ramps should be used for removing barrels from the layers. The drums should not be stored near steam / gas lines. Precautions should be taken against fire hazards.
Oil should be withdrawn from the drums by semi rotary hand pump. The drums should have two bung holes – large and small. Small is used for lighter grades and big for the heavier. Metal trays should be placed below the containers during withdrawal, to avoid wastage by spillage. Separate containers/oil cans and grease guns should be used for different grade of oil or grease. Galvanized containers should never be used for transporting oil. Grease should be withdrawn by metal paddles from the drums. Dispensing equipment should bear a label that matches the container, from which it was filled. Grease should not be stored for a long time as it may result in oil separation. A colour code scheme can be introduced to ensure a foolproof system.
Handling of Lubricating Oils and Greases
The warehouses should be located away from the possible sources of industrial contamination such as coke, dust, ore dust, cement dust, textile mill fly and similar forms of grit or soot. The sealed drums should be placed separately, marked by fences. Sufficient space should be there between the rows of drums for easy movement. The grease drums should be kept in an upright position to avoid spillage.
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Choosing the right engine oil lubricant for vehicle is an essential part of vehicle maintenance. It increases the life of engine and boosts its performance. It is a good investment that gives you an opportunity to save on the engine repair and gas mileage. Following tips will help you to make most out of such investment:
1. Use a high-quality oil filter
The oil filter keeps the engine oil lubricant pure and prevents small dirt and metal particles from circulating freely. These particles can damage car engine from inside. It is therefore recommended to use a good oil filter and change it while changing the lubricant. A good oil filter can increase the oil changing intervals.
2. Avoid additives
Generally, using good engine oil is good enough for the maintenance of your vehicle because it already has all the necessary additives in it and does exactly what it claims in the oil description. They contain additives to protect the engine from wear, corrosion and damage. Use of additives can even decrease the performance of the engine oil, therefore unless sure about the additive, it is not advisable to add it. An expert's advice must be sought for this.
3. Proper storage of engine oil lubricant
It is important to keep the engine oil away from dirt, fluids and other contaminants. While changing the brand of car engine oil, make sure to change the container for its storage too, because some oils are incompatible. Also, keep it sealed tightly to prevent dirt and water from mixing with the oil and decreasing its quality and performance. Try to keep it in the same temperature range.
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