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Motor oil is used to run cars. Cars add pollutants to the air when they are running. This is how motor oil can be harmful to the environment. It can also kill plants and animals if not gotten rid of properly.
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Is it harmful to mix regular motor oil with hydraulic oil?
yes very
Is it harmful to switch between regular motor oil and synthetic motor oil?
No, you can even mix synthetic with conventional oil. It will do no harm at all.
Can I burn old motor oil in my oil burning furnace?
No you cannot. Old motor oil contains harmful additives that can be released back into the atmosphere and can make you sick. Don't do it.
What kind of oil the storm oil?
The Preferable Oil is Vegetable Oil... Because the Characteristic Of this Oil is different from the Other Oil and It is not really Harmful into the Marine Environment Unlike to the other Oil...
Can motor oil harm power steering?
If you insert the oil in the tank, where power steering fluid should be, then yes, it´s harmful.
Why can't I dump used car oil into a sewer?
Because it's harmful to wildlife and the environment.
How are CFC'S harmful for the environment and living beings?
they are not harmful to the environment
What should you do with used motor oil?
Take it to a place that accepts used motor oil. Almost anyplace that sells oil will accept it for recycling. Used motor oil is very toxic, and is damaging to the environment and our water supply, so do not just pour it out. Take your used motor oil to autozone, advanceautoparts, any gas station in the US
Is it harmful to store motor oil into a empty gas can then putting oil into motor?
As long as the gas can was clean, then that would be ok.As long as the gas can was clean, then that would be ok.
How does a hybrid car help the environment?
they dont release harmful chemicals. instead they use electricity to run the motor. go green :)
Will changing the environment impact krill fish?
Changing the environment will kill fish because of pollution and things. Oil and petrol can be dumped in the sea and this can be harmful and they die.
Will low oil pressure cause vehicle not to start?
Low oil pressure in itself will not cause the motor not start. Low oil pressure is a cause for concern as far as motor lubrication. Low oil pressure can cause lubrication failure and be harmful to all moving parts.
