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Cant identify this fluid

Discussion in 'General Automotive' started by rondog, Jun 21, 2016.

  1. Jun 21, 2016 at 6:37 PM
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    rondog

    rondog [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Some one dumped an oil catcher on the side of my house in my neighborhood and I was going to recycle it at the orielly near me, however, the fluid is grey and appears to have quite a bit of water in it. I have like 4 gallons of this crap now.

    Nobody at orielly could tell me what it is. Any ideas?
     
  2. Jun 21, 2016 at 6:43 PM
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    tinker_troy

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    .... Oil with water in it. ?!?!?!?!? Maybe? got a picture?

    Put the container somewhere where it will get warm but out of the rain and it should evaporate the water after awhile.
    Then take the oil to the recyclers.
     
  3. Jun 22, 2016 at 5:28 AM
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    ecoterragaia

    ecoterragaia Everyone lives downstream.

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    Sounds like old gear oil with water mixed in. Does it smell like gear oil? You should be able to tell without getting too close.
     

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