Dana's S2K

Did you take advantage of the nice weather this Sunday? Don did, by hitting 8700 RPM in Dana’s mean Honda S2000. Standing next to this thing, it was easy to tell Dana had put some lowering springs on it, as if it needed any more of an advantage in the already awesome handling. “RESPONSIVE”, is all that Don had to say. There is only one way to really understand the noise this thing puts out, and that was put on full display as Don drove past me at the top of 3rd. The dual exhaust SCREAMS!

“I’ll have an adrenaline rush all day now” -DonHILLTOP CUHH

-CE

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Lista preturi ustensile profesionale Vikan

LISTA PRETURI

Produse cosmetice profesionale VIKAN

Experienta germana

PERII CU ALIMENTARE CU APA

COD PRODUS PRODUS CANTITATE PRET DESTINATIE 526852 Perie auto moale 130×260 mm 1 BUC 130.32 lei spalare 524752 Perie pentr furtun 1 BUC 122.76 lei spalare 526952 Perie furtun moale 130×200 mm 1 BUC 90.95 lei spalare 475552 Perie furtun moale 280×100mm 1 BUC 85.41 lei spalare 526452 Perie furtun moale 130×80 mm 1 BUC 107.64 lei spalare 475752 Perie furtun moale 400×90 mm 1 BUC 125.24 lei spalare

PERII DE MANA

COD PRODUS PRODUS CANTITATE PRET DESTINATIE 522250 Perie auto cu coada lunga 1 BUC 24.53 lei spalare 522752 Perie auto moale 280×100 mm 1 BUC 24.53 lei spalare 524652 Perie auto de mana, fire moi 320×110 mm 1 BUC 55.26 lei spalare 525252 Perie multifunctionala moale pentru curat 320×70 mm 1 BUC 27.23 lei curatare 525452 Perie auto moale 380×50 mm 1 BUC 55.26 lei spalare

PERII PENTRU INTERIOR

COD PRODUS PRODUS CANTITATE PRET DESTINATIE 450052 Perie pentru interior 290×35 mm 1 BUC 19.08 lei curatare 450252 Perie moale pt interior 270×35mm 1 BUC 19.08 lei curatare

PERII PENTRU JANTE

COD PRODUS PRODUS CANTITATE PRET DESTINATIE 525052 Perie moale pentru jante Ø65/40×325 mm 1 BUC 27.72 lei spalare 525152 Burete pentru curatat jante 1 BUC 25.92 lei curatare 525352 Perie dubla pentru jante Ø65/40×325 mm 1 BUC 24.53 lei spalare

UNELTE PENTRU CURATAREA PARBRIZULUI

COD PRODUS PRODUS CANTITATE PRET DESTINATIE 707852 Racleta cu maner pentru indepartat apa 35cm 1 BUC 57.20 lei stergere 473552 Racleta cu burete pentru parbriz 1000 cm 1 BUC 31.05 lei stergere 479852 Rezerva racleta si burete 1 BUC 19.17 lei stergere

Prelungitoare alimentare cu apa

COD PRODUS PRODUS CANTITATE PRET DESTINATIE 299150Q Bara Ø34×1540 mm 1 BUC 93.29 lei curatare 299252Q Bara Ø34×1020 mm 1 BUC 81.53 lei curatare 299552Q Bara Ø34×1630 mm 1 BUC 152.46 lei curatare 299752Q Bara Ø34×1900 mm 1 BUC 138.15 lei curatare 297352Q Bara telescpica 1590-2880 mm 1 BUC 199.76 lei curatare

BARE

COD PRODUS PRODUS CANTITATE PRET DESTINATIE 292513552 Bara de lemn Ø25X1440 mm 1 BUC 27.41 lei curatare 293752 Bara ergonomica 1500 mm 1 BUC 71.78 lei curatare 297552 Bara telescopica Ø50×1630 mm 1 BUC 160.97 lei curatare 535252-300 Maner pentru peria de jante 1 BUC 49.32 lei curatare

MATURI SI RACLETE PENTRU PARDOSELI

COD PRODUS PRODUS CANTITATE PRET DESTINATIE 310652 Matura moale pentru pardoseli 60×310 mm 1 BUC 29.48 lei curatare 311552 Matura pentru pardoseli 150×400mm 1 BUC 58.32 lei curatare 311752 Matura pentru pardoseli 150×650 mm 1 BUC 69.39 lei curatare 708852-40 Racleta pardoseli 60×400 mm 1 BUC 36.77 lei stergere

PRODUSE DIN MICROFIBRA

COD PRODUS PRODUS CANTITATE PRET DESTINATIE 709052 Burete special imbracat in microfibra 1 BUC 24.93 lei spalare 709152 Laveta microfibra Vikan 32×38 cm, verde 1 BUC 17.37 lei stergere 709252 Laveta lustruit 40×40 cm, rosu 1 BUC 17.37 lei lustruire 521152 Set VTS textile 1 SET 35.01 lei stergere

PENSULE

COD PRODUS PRODUS CANTITATE PRET DESTINATIE 556052 Set 7 pensule 1 SET 16.61 lei curatare 556152 Set 5 pensule 1 SET 21.87 lei curatare 631552 Pensula interior 140×20 mm 1 BUC 18.90 lei curatare

SETURI

COD PRODUS PRODUS CANTITATE PRET DESTINATIE 556452 Set perii 100×500 mm 1 SET 16.61 lei curatare 521052 Set VTS 3 perii 1 SET 77.85 lei curatare 521252 Set VTS 2 perii+1 laveta microfibra 1 SET 85.37 lei curatare 521352 Set VTS 3 perii+1 burete microfibra 1 SET 97.97 lei curatare

CONSOLE

COD PRODUS PRODUS CANTITATE PRET DESTINATIE 061552 Suport de perete din cauciuc pentru unelte 1 BUC 66.74 lei depozitare 537252-80 Perie pentru conducte Ø80×170 mm 1 BUC 41.74 lei curatare 631052 Perie rigla pentru radiator Ø45×480 mm 1 BUC 32.67 lei curatare

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Dannii Minogue to pen autobiography

She said she wouldn’t do it, but Dannii Minogue is ready to dish the dirt on her life in a tell-all autobiography. Dannii Minogue is expecting a child with boyfriend Kris Smith and said that this project is timely because having her child will be a close to a chapter in her life. Interesting. Let’s hope there’s some Kylie dish in there.

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Present Car Buying Experience Sucks

Buying a car should be fun, but instead it can be a frustrating and stressful experience. Who hasn’t been helped by car salesmen or women who know nothing about the cars they are selling, pressured from multiple managers who try to add countless additional (and worthless) costly packages once you sit down to purchase a car, and pricing on cars that is so flexible the salesmen don’t honor advertised pricing unless you mention it. Dealerships need a major revamping.

For starters, salesmen should be salaried and tested to make sure they know everything about the car they are selling. Wouldn’t that be refreshing? A salesmen that could actually inform you about the car you are thinking of purchasing.

If when you sit down to purchase the car, you could do just that…purchase the car for the agreed upon price without being harassed to add on more ridiculous costly services to increase the final cost of the car. Packages for rustproofing, scotchguarding, clearcoating and over-priced extended warranties (which can be purchased later for a fraction of the cost the dealer is asking) are promoted as necessary for improving your car. Makes you wonder whether the car you are trying to buy is actually worth it.

And lastly, if a dealership advertises a vehicle for a sale price in the newspaper or online, they should be honorable enough to give that price to each and every customer who walks through the door. They don’t! So always check online for deals they are offering and print it out before walking into any dealership.

Car manufacturers should demand that dealerships represent and sell their vehicles in an accurate and professional arena. They would sell more cars and certainly would create a better car purchasing experience for their loyal customers.

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Don’t be caught driving unlucky

March 17th can be as much of a celebration for some as Mardi Gras is for others. It is a holiday that celebrates Irish roots.  Similar to Saint Valentine’s Day and the reason that it is celebrated is that Saint Patrick was believed to have died on March 17th and that is why celebration takes place. Saint Patrick is associated with anything Irish that is green, gold, lucky, and shamrocks.

For many Americans we might not have very strong Irish ancestral roots but people still like to celebrate the holiday. So if you plan on celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, fear the green beer. All we are saying is plan safe have a designated driver and a plan for the night.

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THE KARMA PHEV: LOVE AT 1ST SIGHT!

 Here is the skinny on my new love:

The prototype saloon, developed by American automaker Fisker Automotive, can travel 80km (50mi) emission-free on a single charge of its Lithium-ion battery, and an additional 400km (250mi) on a range extending generator turned by an efficient fourcylinder gas engine. Economy is 2.4L/100km and emissions of just 83g/km CO2 – better than today’s best hybrids. Still, the Karma can reach 100km/h (62mph) in about 6 seconds and exceed 200km/h (125mph).

If you want to know more, check out the site and possibly make your order at www.fiskerautomotive.com/

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The Worst Small SUV Money Pits To hea ...

The Worst Small SUV Money Pits

To hear the media tell it, everyone wanted a hulking, gas-guzzling Cadillac Escalade before the recession hit. Now, humbled, we all want a tiny, fuel-sipping Nissan Versa. Neither picture is quite true.

As many car-shopping Americans have discovered, the right solution for many of us splits the difference – a compact SUV. Today’s small sport ‘utes are marvels. Most are built on the same platforms as small or midsize cars, making them as easy to drive as sedans – and just as fuel-efficient. The average fuel economy in the Affordable Compact SUV class is about 21 mpg in the city and almost 27 mpg on the highway – similar to what most midsize cars achieve.

read more http://autos.yahoo.com/articles/autos_content_landing_pages/1361/the-worst-small-suv-money-pits/

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How to Buy a Chevy Corvette

The Chevrolet Vette is definitely considered to be one of the American classic sports cars. And the Vette, just like a great deal of American sports cars that are classics, the Chevrolet Vette has its fanciers. As A Matter Of Fact, there are a great deal of Chevrolet Corvette clubs all across the United States.

The Chevrolet Vette was first presented to the world in 1953. Since then, the Chevrolet Vette has undergone 5 major evolutions of Corvette, along with lots of minor improvements along the way.

If you have invariably wanted to possess a Chevy Corvette, you might want to buy an older model, a used Chevrolet Vette. If that is the case, then here is how to buy a Corvette. After all, there are a lot of conditions when buying a Corvette.

You may want to consider a 1st generation Chevy Corvette, a.k.a. the C1 Chevrolet Corvette, if you desire an original. For the first two years, the Chevrolet Vettes came equipped with six-cylinder engines. Starting in 1955, though, Chevy Corvettes came with V-8 engines. In 1956, the Chevy Corvette underwent a major restyling that included roll-up windows and a removable hardtop.

If you are wanting a second-generation Vette, also called the Stingray Corvette, the C2 Chevrolet Corvette, you have a few alternatives. The Stingray is one of the most longed-for and exciting of the Chevrolet Corvette models. First introduced in 1963, the Chevy Corvette Stingray came with an independent rear suspension. For the first time, The Chevy Corvette was available in a hardtop coupe model. It is important to take note of the Chevrolet Vette Stingray split window coupe. The split window coupe model was discontinued after only one year in production. By 1966, The Chevy Corvette could be equipped with a 427-cubic-inch V-8, producing 435 HP engine.

If you are particularly fond of the third-generation Mako Shark Corvette, also known as the C3 Chevy Corvette, then you are in good company. The Mako Shark Chevrolet Vette is the most excessive Chevy Corvette ever produced. First introduced in the year 1968, the Mako Shark Corvette came equipped with a removable T-top. 1972 was the last year you could order a Vette equipped with chrome bumpers. 1974 was the last year the Vette came with a big block V-8 engine.

The C4 Chevrolet Vette is what you want if you want to purchase a Chevrolet Vette with a great price. The C4 Chevy Corvette was first introduced in 1984, but we recommend looking for a 1986 or earlier Corvette if you want to avoid any problems that were associated with the first two years of the C4 Chevrolet Vette, 1984 and 1885. Also, 1986 was the first year that a Corvette was available as a convertible. In 1986, the Chevy Corvette had not been available as a convertible in more than 10 years.

Chevrolet Vettes are generally well-maintained by their earlier owners, but keep in mind that many former owners drove them very hard. Chevy Corvettes have constantly been equipped with fiberglass bodies, even since the first year of production of the Corvette. Over the years, there have been assorted problems associated with the fact fact that the Corvette has invariably been equipped with a fiberglass body. So, make sure that you have the Chevrolet Vette checked out thoroughly by a Chevy Corvette mechanic.

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Citroen's Electric Car "Unconventional, Aggressive, Exciting and Vibrant"

Citroen’s Survolt concept looks like a replica out of Minority Report. The Survolt futuristic look meets size, environmental and safety requirements of cars in the electric-mini class. Citroen calls it a super-mini that is “unconventional, aggressive, exciting, and vibrant.” The folks at Citroen are adamant at breaking away from convention and changing the way mini electric vehicles are made. Survolt’s sleek chrome and aluminum design portrays agility and precision. The makers call it a unique fusion of high fashion, racing and green technology. It fits two comfortably and its silent motor is powered by electricity.

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Q and A with a Car Salesman

Arthur Kuznetsov is a DePaul student who in his short part-time career has managed to work for a number of reputable car dealerships, occupying positions that began in service and continued on to sales. Fortunately, he found time in his busy schedule, which is dominated by classes and work arrangements, to sit down with me and answer a few question that most directly affect the consumers in the auto industry – the interaction with the car dealerships.

How did you end up working at a car dealership? Was it your first experience working with cars?

It was definitely not my first time working with cars or at the dealership. I started out working valet for multiple restaurants and then went over to work at MB Autohaus on Edens where I detailed cars. After that I transferred over to Luxury Motors and shortly after to MB of C where I got the chance to sell cars.

Some say that car sales is a dog-eat-dog world, do you agree? Why?

Yes and no. Yes because you are all on commission and if you want to make some money you better pray to god you are the first guy to get the phone or greet the customer who walked in to the showroom. No, because the  management would throw you a bone in the end of the month or if you help another salesman close a deal you will get to split the sale.

What is the most interesting experience you have had while working as a salesman?

Interesting experience? I guess the fact that you  get to meet people and drive high end cars especially when you work for dealers like MB of C.

It is said that a car salesman will do anything to close a deal. What is the farthest you have ever gone?

Drove a car to a customer’s house so that they can test drive it. I actually haven’t seen those desperate sales attempts in the work place that you see in the movies.

In today’s market, the cars are divided into three camps – Europe, America and Asia. Cars from which region interest you the most?

Europe, I can narrow it down to Germany specifically. You really have to drive a lot of cars and take your time with them to appreciate the difference. Don’t get me wrong, there are a lot of nice Asian and American cars, but they just don’t drive or look like German cars do.

While on the subject, what is your take on the recent Toyota recall woes?

Personally, I think it was bound to happen because they just flooded the car market in the past decade. Such a high production usually ends up with a few flaws. I think it’s a good time for American cars to get some ground back in their [home] market.

Are there any inside tips you can spare for the future car buyers?

Use the internet before you go shopping. Everything is available from  MSRPs, leases, reviews, current promotions. You can even find the invoice on the cars.

Online or dealership, which is the best way to shop in your opinion?

You can get a lot of info online which will inform you, but you still have to drive the car and inspect it visually. Online pictures don’t show everything about the car and thats why you actually should go to the dealership and look at the car.

Are there any particularly good perks that come with working at a reputable car dealership?

The biggest perk is you get to drive some very nice cars. The second perk is you make a nice paycheck that at least looks big to a college student. The third is you get to meet some celebrities once in a while who are there just kicking tires. Finally, there is no manager to constantly bust your chops, but only if you screw up of course.

Finally, is being a car salesman a positive experience overall? Or does it succumb to the dogma of every job having its ups and downs?

Overall it was a positive experience. I didn’t like the long hours since I also attended school full time. For those who are car fanatics, they will enjoy it. Those who need to make money will probably not. Your work shows off  on your paycheck  and the best part is that no one tells you what to do as long as you do the monthly quota of 8 to 10 cars.

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Mahindra to set date for US launch

Mahindra & Mahindra, India’s largest utility vehicle and tractor maker, hopes to announce in 2-3 weeks a timeframe for the launch of its pick-up trucks in the US.

The US market is crucial for Mahindra to achieve its objective of becoming a global player but the launch, originally expected late last year or early 2010, has been delayed due to safety and emission certification.

The pick-up will be competing with Ford Motor’s 2010 Ford Ranger and Toyota’s Tacoma models in the United States, the world’s largest market for SUVs and pick-ups.Mint

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Investor Needs

I’ll make this short and sweet.

I was asked this week on several occasions about building my buyers & sellers list, web-sites, autoresponders and direct mail so I’ll give you a few quick words on these topics.

Lists -  I’ve used many methods but squeeze pages work the best and I came across a guide that shows you how to do it, Squeeze Pages For Beginners.

Web-sites – I have learned to do a little HTML editing on my own but I host my sites at HostGator. They have the best service. I’ve never had an issue with my site being down.

Autoresponders – There are a few out there like Constant Contact, I Contact and Get Response. My personal favorite and the one I use is Aweber.  They have a GREAT track record of delivering your messages. Using this save you tons of time and it helps keep you and your contacts connected.

Direct Mail – I’m not a big fan of sending a lot of mail. I’ll do postcards for certain things but I’m VERY SPECIFIC when I’ll use them. One of the best ways to conduct mailings is to go to the United States Postal Services web-site and upload your mail piece onto their site. You can construct what you want to send, how many, to what neighborhoods or zips codes. When used right it can work well but many investors have failed to use it correctly.

Ok there you go. I hope this clears a few things up. Keep your eyes out for the next post it’s going to be gooooooood.

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300 HP at 30 MPG...Ford may have hired a wizard.

2011 Ford Mustang V6

Ford Mustang is a staple of all-American engineering. The slightly redesigned 2010 models have carried over the previous generations’ engine choices, while the next years line up has two options that have the enthusiasts salivating. First and foremost is the return of the 5.0 V8 engine in the GT model of the venerable Mustang. As a matter of fact, the resurgence of the large displacement powerplant has almost overshadowed a much more interesting offering in the base pony model.

The previous generation basic Mustangs have been sporting a 4.0 liter V6 powerplant that was underwhelming, to say the least. I personally experienced the difference between the base and the GT models when I was on my summer vacation in Miami, FL. I cheaped out and rented a base hot red Mustang, while my cousin, having uncharacteristically deeper pockets than me, went for the black convertible GT model. Needless to say, his rental was infinitely superior to the one I had, minus the color of course – hot red was, well…hot.

Enter the new engine choice for the base model – the 3.7L V6. Using linear logic one may ask “But it has a smaller displacement, how can it possibly have 100 more HP and get about 10 more MPGs?” My answer – magic. The magic of technology. It is a brand new redesigned all aluminum block that is not only 40 lbs ligher but also undeniably more efficient. Interestingly, it does not feature direct-injection, a feature that would increase performance and economy even further. I guess Ford and their wizard are playing it smart, leaving room for improvement for a reason – so that there would be more money to be made down the road.

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The Obama Legacy

i was just reading a piece over at Conservative Patriot’s blog about Obama’s successes and failures in this last year and i got to thinking once again of his accomplishments.

Skyrocketing unemployment, plummeting dollar, takeovers of the auto and banking industries… i won’t bore you to tears with the list.
Actually it’s becoming so overwhelming that to go through what this man and his cronies have done in this last year is almost beyond belief.

And, as Mr. Black points out: all of these failures and successes have cost both him and the left.

With a Presidential Approval Index rating of -14 and an overall disapproval rating of 53%, is it any wonder that candidates who espouse Conservatism are sweeping the elections?

This is just one of the coattails this man has: Toxicity!

I remember people openly blaming the Clintons for the Republican takeover of Congress in ‘94… there was talk of how the Clintons were the ruination of the Democrat party.

They were PIKERS compared this man and the damage he has done to the Democrat Party.

The problem is: He has not been alone. This is a party peopled by the far left without ANY room for any voices except those who would make this into a Socialist nation.

We could go through a long list of people who have either seen the Democrat Party move away from them or who have been ostracized and literally thrown out because it has been taken over by the radical extreme left.

Puh-Losie, Reed, Sebilius, and all the others have been there all along. They have just been biding their time to come forth and show their true colours.

They act as though the last election was not just the American people voting them in, but rather a mandate to ‘remake the fabric of American society’. The Constitution be damned! Who really knows what’s in it anyway? Who cares?

And now… they are willing, no, make that fully engaged in the destruction of the Democrat Party in order to revamp America and turn it into a Socialist society.

They know full and well that they will be disgraced in the endeavor, but they are willing to throw themselves on their swords for the furtherance of the Socialist agenda.

It’s always been acknowledged that converts make the most zealous followers, but the most dangerous of believers are those who would sacrifice themselves for their faith… we see this everyday around the world as people commit suicide in the name of their god.

Instead of sacrificing themselves for religious principles; these people are doing it in the name of destroying the very country that made it possible for them to stand up and speak in the first place.

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Used car buyers beware!

Clark Behind The Headlines

From HLN’s Money Expert Clark Howard

I want to thank listener Douglas who sent me a notice about a nasty criminal scheme and it illustrates the point so well about how careful you have to be when you buy a used car.

You’ve heard me talk about the importance of having a car inspected by a mechanic as a condition of purchase, and how dealers are allowed to sell you a car ”as is” without disclosing the vehicle’s history???  Well… we’re way past that now!!  Crooks are now going online and infesting some popular car-selling Websites with bogus car offers.

Criminals are re-posting legitimate vehicle offers from sites like Autotrader.com or eBay motors, complete with actual photos and VIN information.  If they can’t get the VIN from the original posting, they will contact the seller directly.  They will duplicate the exact vehicle and list it as being for sale!

In the case Douglas sent me, a criminal lifted an existing sale and said in the posting, “thank you for your interest in my car it’s a 7 passenger van. I have to sell it really quickly because I’m serving in the U.S. military in Great Britain. I need to sell it including shipping for $3900”. And that is a common trend in these phony ads.

When you are looking at a car listed online, you need to follow the advice Craigslist puts right on its Website: deal only with people who are local, that you can see face to face.  You want to actually see the car.  In the old days in fighting they used to say ”wait until you see the whites of their eyes.”   Well, when it comes to buying a car, you want to wait until you can see the headlights.  You’ve got to be so very careful when buying a car. The risk right now is off the charts.

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Day 21: Did you know your dirty engine oil is a TOXIC waste?!?

If you want to do your own oil changes, it can save you money and make you feel empowered, make sure you understand how to properly dispose of your dirty motor oil. Used motor oil is considered to be a TOXIC waste because one drop contaminates a million drops of water! Just think about that next time you drip oil onto the ground! Also, your oil containers and oil filters are considered TOXIC also because each container contains 9% of the original volume of oil and each filters contains approximately a 1/4 litre of oil!

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However, there is a solution to your newly found toxic problem and it’s FREE! There are over 500 return collection facilities that will happily accept your used oil, used oil containers, and oil filters. These return collection facilities range from Mr. Lube’s, to Canadian Tire, to your local automotive repair shop!

Find your closest return collection facility for used motor oil at:

http://www.usedoilrecycling.com/en/bc/returncollectionfacilities

Follow these steps to ensure that you’re responsibly recycling your used oil materials:

1. Call the return collection facility nearest you to confirm materials and amounts accepted, drop-off location and hours of operation.
2. Return used oil materials ONLY during operating hours as night drop offs often lead to spills and environmental contamination
3. Return used oil in a plastic oil container with a secure lid to minimize spillage
4. Ensure that the used oil has not been contaminated with any other waste, otherwise, it will not be accepted.

Be clean and keep our water clean too!

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