Car Care Guide 2014 - (Page 52)

CAR CARE AND THE ENVIRONMENT AUTO CARE INDUSTRY RECYCLES The auto care industry has been green long before it was mainstream! Here are a few examples of their efforts on behalf of the environment: * Tires: Approximately 89 percent of scrapped tires are put to new productive uses. You may have seen them as the surface of your local playground or running trail! * Engine oil: About 95 percent of companies recycle used engine oil. This oil is sold as combustible fuel for power plants and heating or re-refined back into engine oil. Re-refining takes 85 percent less energy than crude oil. * Refrigerant: For more than 20 years, the auto care industry has been instrumental in recovering and recycling mobile air conditioning refrigerant to minimize greenhouse gases and is in the process of finding refrigerant alternatives. * Batteries: More than 95 percent of an automotive battery can be recycled. Even old battery acid can be turned into chemicals used for laundry detergent, glass and more! 52 | Car Care Guide * Plastics: About 54 percent of companies (mostly repair shops) report recycling plastics * Scrap metal: The energy saved from recycling one ton of aluminum is equal to the amount of electricity an average home uses in 10 years. * Cleaning solvents used by repair shops can be harmful to humans and the environment and have a risk of contaminating water or causing fires. Many shops not only recycle these solvents but follow green practices to minimize their use, including reusing, and choosing less harmful options. Recycle at home! If you are performing your own oil changes, make sure to dispose of the used oil properly. DO NOT pour the oil down the sink, on the ground or in the storm drain. Many auto repair shops and auto parts stores accept used oil and filters. You can also contact your local government to identify used oil recycling facilities. 

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Car Care Guide 2014

Maintain Your Vehicle (Interval Service Schedule)
Vehicle Components/Service Notes
TYPICAL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR 6-23
Introduction
Engine Performance
Oils, Filters and Fluids
Belts and Hoses
Brake Service
Wheels and Tires
Check Engine Light
Air Conditioning
Appearance
VEHICLE SYSTEMS 24-47

Introduction
Belts and Hoses
Brake System
Emission System
Engine Cooling System
Exhaust System
Filters and Fluids
Fuel System
Lighting and Wipers
Batteries
Steering and Suspension
Transmission
CAR CARE AND THE ENVIRONMENT 48-57
Introduction
Fuel Economy and Environmental Awareness
Auto Care Industry Recycles
Rebuilt Engines
Alternative Energies
THE EXTRA MILE 58-69
Introduction
Understanding Your Warranty
Finding an Auto Repair Shop
Careers in the Auto Care Industry
Vehicle Telematics
Connect with the Car Care Council
MAINTENANCE LOG 70-71
INDEX 72-73

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