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2. Synthetic oil - Wikipedia

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   Synthetic oil is a lubricant consisting of chemical compounds that are artificially modified or synthesised. Synthetic lubricants can be manufactured using chemically modified petroleum components rather than whole crude oil , but can also be synthesized from other raw materials.

3. Waste oil - Wikipedia

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   The U.S. EPA defines the term "used oil" as any petroleum or synthetic oil that has been used, and as a result of such use is contaminated by physical or chemical properties. [2] "Used oil" is a precise regulatory term. "Waste oil" is a more generic term for oil that has been contaminated with substances that may or may not be hazardous. [1]

4. Health and environmental impact of the petroleum industry

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   Waste oil is oil containing not only breakdown products but also impurities from use. Some examples of waste oil are used oils such as hydraulic oil, transmission oil, brake fluids, motor oil, crankcase oil, gear box oil and synthetic oil. [53] Many of the same problems associated with natural petroleum exist with waste oil.

5. 32 Sneaky Lies Your Mechanic Has Told You

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   'Change Your Oil Every 3,000 Miles' Not these days. AAA notes that, for low-mileage drivers, most automakers recommend an oil change every 12 months.Modern lubricants can extend the time between ...

6. Automotive oil recycling - Wikipedia

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   Automotive oil recycling involves the recycling of used oils and the creation of new products from the recycled oils, and includes the recycling of motor oil and hydraulic oil. Oil recycling also benefits the environment: [ 1 ] increased opportunities for consumers to recycle oil lessens the likelihood of used oil being dumped on lands and in ...

7. Does Olive Oil Go Bad? Here's What You Need to Know

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   Fresh olive oil has a notorious grassy-like aroma and an herbaceous taste, but bad olive oil will smell rancid and stale. Some people even say it tastes like eating crayons or wax.