Latis Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Where can I buy 800 litres of used car oil in Bangkok or in Ubon? A standard steel oil drum holds 200 litres, so I need 4 drums of used car oil. I approached a company in Pattaya but they are only interested in selling one million litres. A little bit more than I need. Thanks for any guidance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semper Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Am I the only one who is curious? What are you planning to do with the oil? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaicruze Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Where can I buy 800 litres of used car oil in Bangkok Don't know, but when you get them, I want to go to that party. Should be fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarric Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Am I the only one who is curious? What are you planning to do with the oil? I'm curious too. My first and only thought is using the oil spray on a skidpan Then again it is a very specific amount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Familyonthemove Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Am I the only one who is curious? What are you planning to do with the oil? Me too! Here's some suggestions .... Nude wrestling. Rust proofing an oil rig Car oil change racket Running a generator on recycled oil Frying chips the Newcastle way Cheap artificial ice-rink In UK garages sometimes use old oil to run heaters, but I don't think there's much need for garage heaters in Thailand! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarpSpeed Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 (edited) Conversely I'd like to know where I can recycle the old oil and other fluids I have like brake fluid, I've checked quite a few places and they all tell us they only recycle cooking oil .. I could provide a few liters of old oils if you're interested? Far short of 800 though. Is it just engine oil you're seeking or gear lube too for example? Maybe he needs to oil down a dusty dirt road? Edited August 16, 2011 by WarpSpeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarric Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Conversely I'd like to know where I can recycle the old oil and other fluids I have like brake fluid, I've checked quite a few places and they all tell us they only recycle cooking oil .. I could provide a few liters of old oils if you're interested? Far short of 800 though. Is it just engine oil you're seeking or gear lube too for example? Maybe he needs to oil down a dusty dirt road? Maybe he needs the oil to set on fire to light the runway at a secret CIA landing strip in Northern Thailand so the plane knows where to land WW2 style Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wandrinstar Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Phone B.P. They have plenty of old salty stuff to give away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latis Posted August 17, 2011 Author Share Posted August 17, 2011 You all certainly gave me a laugh. I suppose it does sound like an odd request. I own a farm at Sirindhorn Dam in Ubon. Having 27 rai of land is gre4at until you have to renew the fence. I bought 900 wood posts - Eucalyptus- and have seasoned them outside for the past 18 months. After the rains stop in November and the wood has dried out, I plan to renew the fence. However, treating the wood with a wood preserver, TOA, will require approx. 130,000 Baht worth of exterior wood preservative. I then came up with the idea of soaking the logs in used car oil. A search on the web and an American did the same and his posts are lasting a lifetime. Just don't strike a match! So, to save 100,000 Baht, I am looking to buy 800 litres of used car oil and each fence post will be soaked for 30 minutes. Hey presto! a cheap way to preserve wood fence posts. I have since contacted a car service centre and they have quoted 2,700 Baht per drum 200 litres. I am now scouting for 4 or 5 used oil drums (200l) to deliver to the car service centre. The guys at service shop said it will take a month to collect that amount of used oil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tywais Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 After the rains stop in November and the wood has dried out, I plan to renew the fence. However, treating the wood with a wood preserver, Had a suspicion it was something of that nature. A poor man's creosote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bkkorupcountry Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 After the rains stop in November and the wood has dried out, I plan to renew the fence. However, treating the wood with a wood preserver, Had a suspicion it was something of that nature. A poor man's creosote. I would say instead, a smart man's solution to an otherwise expensive problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biplanebluey Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 You all certainly gave me a laugh. I suppose it does sound like an odd request. I own a farm at Sirindhorn Dam in Ubon. Having 27 rai of land is gre4at until you have to renew the fence. I bought 900 wood posts - Eucalyptus- and have seasoned them outside for the past 18 months. After the rains stop in November and the wood has dried out, I plan to renew the fence. However, treating the wood with a wood preserver, TOA, will require approx. 130,000 Baht worth of exterior wood preservative. I then came up with the idea of soaking the logs in used car oil. A search on the web and an American did the same and his posts are lasting a lifetime. Just don't strike a match! So, to save 100,000 Baht, I am looking to buy 800 litres of used car oil and each fence post will be soaked for 30 minutes. Hey presto! a cheap way to preserve wood fence posts. I have since contacted a car service centre and they have quoted 2,700 Baht per drum 200 litres. I am now scouting for 4 or 5 used oil drums (200l) to deliver to the car service centre. The guys at service shop said it will take a month to collect that amount of used oil. used to do that a lot in NZ---one because it is a perfect preserver and two----it is a good way of getting rid of your old engine oil---and of course it really works and lasts a lifetime if its allowed to really soak in---like a couple of hours----good luck mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4raiKohChang Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 Linseed oil might be a better option as that is non-toxic. That motor oil will leach into your environment. Did you even find the drums? I need some also for making biochar. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreFarang Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 22 minutes ago, 4raiKohChang said: Linseed oil might be a better option as that is non-toxic. That motor oil will leach into your environment. Did you even find the drums? I need some also for making biochar. Congratulations 4raiKohChang, with your post you just put a 7 year old thread on the Topics on the right. And I clicked on it and read the first entries before I discovered it's from August 2011! ???? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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