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These are marketed for shops over here in North America. They're called "Bag in a box" oil. 

It's not very popular as most shops just stick to barrels and metered oil guns. I've never seen these used or sold for at home use, although the one in the video does seem a tad smaller. 

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53 minutes ago, Duncan said:

Hard plastic can be recycled, foil can't right? Can't see how this is a step foward.

Yeah, but I reckon the number (fraction?) of oil containers that actually get recycled would be pretty small. They are, after all, at least contaminated with clean oil, more likely contaminated with dirty oil. And if they go to an oil recycling depot of some sort to be emptied into the big tanks....I'd put coin on the probability that they just get pitched into the bin at that point. Even though we're talking about a "recycling facility".... have you seen the sort of oiks that work in places like that? Unlikely to be thinking about the prospect of recycling the bottles too.

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On 10/23/2024 at 1:43 AM, PranK said:

Has anybody seen these in Aus? What a concept! 

 

These are sold all the time at Walmart and like others have said the angle is "more eco friendly". It is slightly cheaper. Oil-contaminated plastics cannot be recycled so less of it is better, but you need a whole bunch of extra stuff to handle this. You need probably one clean 5 quart oil jug you set aside to use as an intermediate holding tank. You need your local hazmat to return your oil catch pan AND you need to make sure whatever oil catch pan you use can hold engine oil without any risk of leaking during transport. Or you have dedicated used engine oil containers that your local curbside recycling will drain and return. Personally I have stuck to just buying 5 quart bottles because this is just too much mess to be worth the hassle.

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Some good points there @joshuaho96

I think I just looked at the box and the tap and started thinking of how much cleaner my changes could be. 🤩

I mean, I could always just use a funnel... 

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Some good points there @joshuaho96

I think I just looked at the box and the tap and started thinking of how much cleaner my changes could be. 🤩

I mean, I could always just use a funnel... 

2 hours ago, joshuaho96 said:

Oil-contaminated plastics cannot be recycled

Seems like thats the case here also. :( 

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I'll stick with the plastic containers, as stated by others, as it's where the old oil goes, I then just drop them off at SuperCheap, who apparently recycle it, or something....

I believe this makes Captain Planet not so angry with me for owning a infernal combustion engine, although he is still pretty pissed at me for using old engine oil to stabilise dirt pads in old workshop and factory yard hard stands in the pre 1980's

There was nothing better than some old engine oil to strengthen and waterproof a dirt/gravel patch pad back then, and the rainbows that flowed off the pad and down the storm water drains when it rained was very pretty looking, I believe that practice is frowned upon nowadays 🤔

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7 hours ago, PranK said:

Some good points there @joshuaho96

I think I just looked at the box and the tap and started thinking of how much cleaner my changes could be. 🤩

I mean, I could always just use a funnel... 

I buy oil buy the 10L drum.

It's a square drum. Comes with a tap. Works the same way as above, but normally more economical to buy per litre.

 

However, you need an intermediate dirty oil drum for your first change, as chances are, your car doesn't need 10L in it.

The cruiser is great for using the drum. It from memory is 9.3L of oil to fill. And it gives no f**ks if you give it an extra 700ml, and bam, you've got an empty 10L drum ;)

 

Oh and then on top of that, I've normally got a 20L empty drum around that I tip used oil into from smaller dump outs if I do t have an empty 10L.

A few weeks back I dropped to the tip about 150L of used oil.

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On 23/10/2024 at 10:43 AM, PranK said:

Has anybody seen these in Aus? What a concept! 

 

Have seen for sale, but not in person. 

From memory penrite use them, for sale through at least repco.

 

But, as discussed here, for the home person, a container to put the used oil back into is helpful. 

And for a work shop, they normally buy in larger quantities than these.

I'm guessing it's just cheaper to make and getting better profits for the company.

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Saw this today via Super Cheap.

https://trade.supercheapauto.com.au/p/penrite-1-x-enviro--5w30-20l/SPO7089220.html

They are very clear that the box style is "Enviro+" as well as a green coloured box.  No information in the listing suggests what the actual green washing claim for dinosaur juice in a non-recyclable foil bag might be

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1 hour ago, Duncan said:

Saw this today via Super Cheap.

https://trade.supercheapauto.com.au/p/penrite-1-x-enviro--5w30-20l/SPO7089220.html

They are very clear that the box style is "Enviro+" as well as a green coloured box. 

Bring back oil in 1 quart glass pour bottles at the servo forecourt, is what I say.

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3 hours ago, Duncan said:

Saw this today via Super Cheap.

https://trade.supercheapauto.com.au/p/penrite-1-x-enviro--5w30-20l/SPO7089220.html

They are very clear that the box style is "Enviro+" as well as a green coloured box.  No information in the listing suggests what the actual green washing claim for dinosaur juice in a non-recyclable foil bag might be

Dang. I love the little 'oil used' bingo card on the side.

 

1 hour ago, The Bogan said:

I remember those, people use to steal them to make bongs.....

🤣 

Well, now they can use a box and an oil-filled goon.

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Good news, we now know why this is a giant leap forward for the environment

"The box takes up less space in landfill than traditional packaging".

https://www.instagram.com/p/DHW77Eit_p6/

Thank f**k, humanity is saved.

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