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bowtieguy 04-10-2011 09:46 AM
Re: EcoPower Recycled Motor Oil
 
yes, but this stuff ain't cheap(in price)!

shatto 04-11-2011 06:25 PM
Re: EcoPower Recycled Motor Oil
 
Here, the vehicles that have This Vehicle Runs on Recycled Oil bumper stickers are fleet vehicles and usually local government.

Ford Man 04-25-2011 12:01 PM
Re: EcoPower Recycled Motor Oil
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by trollbait (Post 153858)
Most used motor oil already ends up being burned in ships, power plants, and building heating.
And my '88 Escort! I've been using burnt oil from my better cars in it for years for topping off oil instead of pouring in a new quart every 1K miles. It still gets an occasional oil change, but they don't come near as often as they use to.

imzjustplayin 05-21-2011 10:12 PM
Re: EcoPower Recycled Motor Oil
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ford Man (Post 160257)
And my '88 Escort! I've been using burnt oil from my better cars in it for years for topping off oil instead of pouring in a new quart every 1K miles. It still gets an occasional oil change, but they don't come near as often as they use to.
Why burn oil at all? Do you have emissions testing where you live? Cause 'burning oil' can damage the catalytic converter and I think poison o2 sensors, and add to carbon deposits. I don't know, maybe you could do a rebuild or something? I mean while I like the novelty of using old motor oil instead of new oil, the emissions profile of that car must be pretty bad and also a car like that seems likely to be unreliable..

shatto 05-22-2011 12:27 PM
Re: EcoPower Recycled Motor Oil
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by ************* (Post 160950)
Why burn oil at all? Do you have emissions testing where you live? Cause 'burning oil' can damage the catalytic converter and I think poison o2 sensors, and add to carbon deposits. I don't know, maybe you could do a rebuild or something? I mean while I like the novelty of using old motor oil instead of new oil, the emissions profile of that car must be pretty bad and also a car like that seems likely to be unreliable..
The "old" oil is just as refined as the brand-new oil.
Dirt, chemicals and contaminants are filtered and refined away and the "old oil" is now new oil with a new additive package and is as good as new.

imzjustplayin 05-22-2011 11:13 PM
Re: EcoPower Recycled Motor Oil
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by shatto (Post 160972)
The "old" oil is just as refined as the brand-new oil.
Dirt, chemicals and contaminants are filtered and refined away and the "old oil" is now new oil with a new additive package and is as good as new.
I was talking about the guy who literally takes his old motor oil and puts it into his older vehicle that burns oil.. not talking about the company the reuses motor oil that has been filtered and cleaned.

shatto 05-22-2011 11:19 PM
Re: EcoPower Recycled Motor Oil
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by ************* (Post 160991)
I was talking about the guy who literally takes his old motor oil and puts it into his older vehicle that burns oil.. not talking about the company the reuses motor oil that has been filtered and cleaned.
I know. It's a silly plan.

I once rebuilt a VW engine......imagine the entire thing stuffed with grease.

kamesama980 05-27-2011 05:05 PM
Re: EcoPower Recycled Motor Oil
 
Saw the valvoline recycled stuff at work a month ago. They sure think it's good for as much as it costs.

Quote:
Originally Posted by ************* (Post 160950)
Why burn oil at all? Do you have emissions testing where you live? Cause 'burning oil' can damage the catalytic converter and I think poison o2 sensors, and add to carbon deposits. I don't know, maybe you could do a rebuild or something? I mean while I like the novelty of using old motor oil instead of new oil, the emissions profile of that car must be pretty bad and also a car like that seems likely to be unreliable..
1qt/1000mi is within acceptable spec for some NEW cars. I know some of the VW turbo gas motors had that spec. not so much saying it was fine but that they wouldn't do anything about it unless it exceeded that amount. 1 qt/1k miles isn't gonna hurt the cat.


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