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Old Jul 16, 2011 | 04:19 AM
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Really? Then pretty much any gas station would have to accept it. That would make it pretty simple....What state do you live in?
Municipal waste management (trash) operations generally have (free) collection locations for used oil/coolant. Alternatively, comprehensive auto service centers (probably NOT a straight up gas station) frequently accept/collect auto fluids as to the major auto-parts stores (Autozone, etc).

Posters are correct - DO NOT dump in sewers etc.

However, I hear from some hospitals that antifreeze-coolant, served on the rocks, makes for a refreshing summer beverage
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Old Jul 16, 2011 | 05:47 AM
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Originally Posted by luigi524td
Municipal waste management (trash) operations generally have (free) collection locations for used oil/coolant. Alternatively, comprehensive auto service centers (probably NOT a straight up gas station) frequently accept/collect auto fluids as to the major auto-parts stores (Autozone, etc).

Posters are correct - DO NOT dump in sewers etc.

However, I hear from some hospitals that antifreeze-coolant, served on the rocks, makes for a refreshing summer beverage
I just watched a show on ID about a chick who poisoned two husbands with anti-freeze mixed in green jello . Crazy bish


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Old Jul 16, 2011 | 02:00 PM
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Originally Posted by 1BadDuc
I just watched a show on ID about a chick who poisoned two husbands with anti-freeze mixed in green jello . Crazy bish
i saw a show where some crazy chick mixed it with gatorade.

i heard that straight antifreeze does taste very good and manufacturers have to mix in an ingredient that gives it a bitter taste so people won't try to enjoy a refreshing drink, but then die shortly there after.
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Old Jul 16, 2011 | 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by donpb
i know i'm going to rattle a few hornet's nests, but a mechanic friend of mine told me i can just dump my old radiator coolant down the sewer because with the new coolant it is environmentally friendly (unlike the old poisonous stuff). i also read on another thread how bmw coolant is environmentally friendly.

ok so what do you guys think about dumping "environmentally friendly" coolant and washing it down with a water hose?

If it is so environmentally safe, offer him a nice tall glass of the stuff. 99% sure he will decline.
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Old Jul 17, 2011 | 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by donpb
I just purchased a 15 qt catch container. There is an AutoZone nearby that collects used motor oil and such.
I just got rejected at Autozone today because they only take used oil.

Lucky for me there was a Firestone right across the street and they took the antifreeze no problem.
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