Questions tagged [disposal]

The act of getting rid of unwanted materials.

The act of getting rid of unwanted materials.

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Are car batteries meant to be disposable or are they re-chargeable?

My car battery is completely dead and I was wondering if they are meant to be thrown out or re-chargeable. The reason why I ask is because I keep reading that a car battery should last a few years, but if car batteries are re-chargeable, shouldn't…
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Do I need to eliminate old gas before changing fuel injectors?

I have a truck with a full tank of gas (12-16 gallons?) that's been sitting for 12 months and I'm about to change the fuel injectors. The truck can barely make it around the block due to stalling out under load. I've replaced the spark plugs and…
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How to dispose of battery terminal clean up leftovers?

Today I cleaned up the corrosion on the terminals of my car battery. I have a 2010 VW Jetta. I used a toothbrush and baking soda mixed with water to clean the battery terminals. Now the terminals are clean, but my container I used for my baking…
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disposing of old gasoline

I have an old car (1965 Mustang) that has a mostly full tank of old gasoline. I'd like to drain the fuel tank and refill with new gas prior to trying to start it. About the cheapest container I've seen is $20 per 5 gallons. I can then take the…
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