Motor oil contains toxic and carcinogenic compounds, and even in very low concentrations it can contaminate aquatic ecosystems and groundwater supplies and reservoirs.
While used oil can be recycled, not everything in it can be reused and there remain some toxic byproducts that need to be disposed of. But not all oil is recycled. First, oil is introduced into the environment by leaks and spills. A car may leak oil onto a paved road, but oil is not biodegradable. When it rains, the oil can be washed into local waterways. Second, oil is frequently disposed of improperly. The EPA estimates that 200 million gallons of oil are improperly disposed of in the U.S. each year.
Then there’s the impact of engine oil on demand for crude oil. On average, cars are filled with between 5 and 8 quarts of oil. Making just 5 quarts of motor oil can require refining more than 80 gallons of crude oil. That props up demand for crude oil, hampering energy independence and contributing to pipeline leaks and oil spills that can cause environmental devastation.
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