old radiator fluid.

[ihookem]

I am going to change my radiator fluid soon and am wondering what to do with the old stuff. Does anyone have any ideas.

[Graybeard]

If it's the really old stuff it has certain "medicinal" uses for stray dogs and cats. I don't think the new stuff has the same characteristics. There is no real environmentally safe way to dispose of it at home. Some places that change oil and antifreeze will take it I think but just letting them deal with it and change it out is the easy way to do it.

[Empty Quiver]

Most shops have a recycle machine and may be able to clean yours up and resell it to you!

[hillbill]

i save it and let the solids settle out, then strain it thru a paint filter and save it for my dozers and tractors.or just save it and giv it to anybody who can use it.

[ihookem]

I think I found a use for it. I needed windshield washer fluid so I put some anti freeze in with the windshield fluid. After I did it I thought maybe it has some oil in it that might streak the windows or peel the paint. It's an old car but I have no other place to put it.  We will see if it works. I'm only going 1 to 4 mix or so but should get rid of it.

[Empty Quiver]

You ain't gonna be very happy with that idea. Hope you haven't put that in your reservoir yet. Dip a cloth in it wipe the windows and then hit the wipers. Now go to the car wash clean up the mess and pour the waste in the drain when nobody is watching. Or maybe not.

[bilmac]

It should be taken to a place that handles it. I suppose most full service gas stations have a way to deal with it. It is recycled. It is poisonous, dogs especially, but has been used to poison people.

[ihookem]

I put a little bit in with a gallon of washer fluid. It seemed ok but a little streaky. I have it in the gallon containers except for a quart in a bucket in the chicken coup where nothing will get at it except maybe mice. I will keep it until I find a place. No one seems to take it.