Where to dispose of antifreeze?

[transit360]

A lot of discussion going on about draining/refilling cooling
systems. But where do you dispose of the old antifreeze? Called
Autozone and few other places and they said they don't take it.
The landfill here is the only place that takes it and it costs a
small fortune to dump it there. I want to say it was around $2 a
gallon! This can be pretty pricey when we're talking about system with
60+ qt capacity. Suggestions? I want it to be as safe as possible.
Also, could someone briefly go over the correct way to drain and
refill a system properly while avoiding air bubbles or other problems?
My system has some bad corrosion and I'd love to flush, but I'm afraid
of not doing it correctly and possibly damaging something. And of
course I have STILL yet to find a manual detailing on how it should be
done on these shuttle buses.

thanks,

Steve
2 '98 BB QBRE Partybuses

[Tom Warner]

Steve dont know where you live but here in my locality talked to the waste
storage plant and they advised its alright to flush it down the toilet.

About the corrosion problem. Where exactly is it? If the actual cooling
system is that bad then repair everything first before doing the coolant
exchange. The cooling system in my opinion is the most important part of
preventative maintenance. Over 60% of the problems for engines are caused
by malfunctioning cooling systems. Its the first thing I tore apart and
refurbished starting with the radiator and water pump.



tom
1982 Fc35
Vernon Center,NY

At 04:17 AM 7/27/2005 +0000, you wrote:
> A lot of discussion going on about draining/refilling cooling
>systems. But where do you dispose of the old antifreeze? Called
>Autozone and few other places and they said they don't take it.
> The landfill here is the only place that takes it and it costs a
>small fortune to dump it there. I want to say it was around $2 a
>gallon! This can be pretty pricey when we're talking about system with
>60+ qt capacity. Suggestions? I want it to be as safe as possible.
> Also, could someone briefly go over the correct way to drain and
>refill a system properly while avoiding air bubbles or other problems?
>My system has some bad corrosion and I'd love to flush, but I'm afraid
>of not doing it correctly and possibly damaging something. And of
>course I have STILL yet to find a manual detailing on how it should be
>done on these shuttle buses.
>
>thanks,
>
>Steve
>2 '98 BB QBRE Partybuses
>
>
>
>
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[Stephen Birtles]

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "transit360"
wrote:
> A lot of discussion going on about draining/refilling cooling
> systems. But where do you dispose of the old antifreeze? Called
> Autozone and few other places and they said they don't take it.
> The landfill here is the only place that takes it and it costs a
> small fortune to dump it there. I want to say it was around $2 a
> gallon! This can be pretty pricey when we're talking about system with
> 60+ qt capacity. Suggestions? I want it to be as safe as possible.
> Also, could someone briefly go over the correct way to drain and
> refill a system properly while avoiding air bubbles or other problems?
> My system has some bad corrosion and I'd love to flush, but I'm afraid
> of not doing it correctly and possibly damaging something. And of
> course I have STILL yet to find a manual detailing on how it should be
> done on these shuttle buses.
>
> thanks,
>
> Steve
> 2 '98 BB QBRE Partybuses

[mrdonut12]

Steve,
Call your local health dept. and ask them about used
coolant. Here in Lincoln, they're fine with us putting it
down the drain as long as we put 5 gallons of water with
every gallon of coolant.
I have mine collected and recycled.
You might find the cleanest, brightest, nicest looking
auto shop in the area and ask them what they do with theirs.
If they recycle, they might take yours for less than the landfill
will. Landfill is a bad idea for the environment.

George Witt
81 FC 35
Lincoln, Nebraska

*Owner of the only auto repair shop in Lincoln that's ever
won an Environmental Award from the Health Dept.


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "transit360"
wrote:
> A lot of discussion going on about draining/refilling cooling
> systems. But where do you dispose of the old antifreeze? Called
> Autozone and few other places and they said they don't take it.
> The landfill here is the only place that takes it and it costs a
> small fortune to dump it there. I want to say it was around $2 a
> gallon! This can be pretty pricey when we're talking about system with
> 60+ qt capacity. Suggestions? I want it to be as safe as possible.
> Also, could someone briefly go over the correct way to drain and
> refill a system properly while avoiding air bubbles or other problems?
> My system has some bad corrosion and I'd love to flush, but I'm afraid
> of not doing it correctly and possibly damaging something. And of
> course I have STILL yet to find a manual detailing on how it should be
> done on these shuttle buses.
>
> thanks,
>
> Steve
> 2 '98 BB QBRE Partybuses

[steve wicker]

When I drained the coolant out it looked a little brackish, not bright
green. When I took the thermostat housing off along with the upper radiator
hoses, I noticed rust collecting on the inside of the pipes. That's where I've
found it so far.

Steve

Tom Warner wrote:
Steve dont know where you live but here in my locality talked to the waste
storage plant and they advised its alright to flush it down the toilet.

About the corrosion problem. Where exactly is it? If the actual cooling
system is that bad then repair everything first before doing the coolant
exchange. The cooling system in my opinion is the most important part of
preventative maintenance. Over 60% of the problems for engines are caused
by malfunctioning cooling systems. Its the first thing I tore apart and
refurbished starting with the radiator and water pump.



tom
1982 Fc35
Vernon Center,NY

At 04:17 AM 7/27/2005 +0000, you wrote:
> A lot of discussion going on about draining/refilling cooling
>systems. But where do you dispose of the old antifreeze? Called
>Autozone and few other places and they said they don't take it.
> The landfill here is the only place that takes it and it costs a
>small fortune to dump it there. I want to say it was around $2 a
>gallon! This can be pretty pricey when we're talking about system with
>60+ qt capacity. Suggestions? I want it to be as safe as possible.
> Also, could someone briefly go over the correct way to drain and
>refill a system properly while avoiding air bubbles or other problems?
>My system has some bad corrosion and I'd love to flush, but I'm afraid
>of not doing it correctly and possibly damaging something. And of
>course I have STILL yet to find a manual detailing on how it should be
>done on these shuttle buses.
>
>thanks,
>
>Steve
>2 '98 BB QBRE Partybuses
>
>
>
>
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