Coolant Disposal and Silicone Hoses

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Dfunder90

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Are there any suppliers of silicone coolant hoses in the US? I need to replace my coolant hoses on a 94 300TDI. I’ve been investigating coolant disposal options and it seems like getting rid of the old coolant may be a problem. Any good suggestions? I like to try to do things myself but may end up taking to a shop because of the coolant disposal problem.
 
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Dfunder90

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I have tried to contact DPH silicone hoses based on what I’ve seen in my search of post on this forum but haven’t heard back from them. I was thinking of getting the silicone hose kit from Roose Motorsports along with an Airtec intercooler. Shipping is a bit steep though.
 
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Caligula

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advance auto, auto zone, carquest advertise you can bring oil and or coolant for disposal. gas stations used to accept it and local county trash disposal site will accept as well.
 
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Dfunder90

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I was hoping I could take the coolant to auto parts store, but the ones around me only take motor oil. No coolant, no transmission fluid. Called about 10 places so far.
 
Mattarm

Mattarm

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not sure of your location but my county offers a hazardous waste drop off. Most folks drop off paint but ours takes all vehicle fluids.
 
lcdck

lcdck

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As said above.
I disposed of a good amount of coolant when my town was doing their hazardous waste disposal, which happens every 3 months in normal times but I had to wait 6 months.
 
evilfij

evilfij

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Flush down toilet might actually be ok in your jurisdiction. I have found that my local mechanic is happy to take my used fluids as he has big tanks where a service comes and picks it up to recycle and I treat him well (he knows I do a lot of my own work — I think he prefers it with some of the jobs as he is busy and one of my cars taking up a lift all day can be an issue). He said whether he gets paid for it or has to pay varies, but it is not much money one way or the other. I am sure a few bucks tip would get rid of it at a friendly local place.
 
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Norton

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jymmiejamz

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Check your county website. Most counties offer hazardous waste disposal at a trash dump. Even smaller counties do it every few months. Just store it in a labeled 5 gallon bucket until the time comes to get rid of it
 
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Dfunder90

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Thank you all for the helpful replies. I really would like to be able to do as much work to the vehicle myself as possible. It's tough to find mechanics that are capable and willing to work on older cars, especially Land Rovers.
 
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Caligula

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Dfunder90 said:
Thank you all for the helpful replies. I really would like to be able to do as much work to the vehicle myself as possible. It's tough to find mechanics that are capable and willing to work on older cars, especially Land Rovers.
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LOL!!! how true. try and find someone who knows how to diagnose, repair, adjust and set up a distributor be it electronic or breaker points and or overhaul tune and set up a carburetor. those skills have been lost and very few newer techs have interest in learning them.
tools such as timing lights, dwell angle meters, oscilloscopes used to be in stock on tool trucks and well stocked parts stores, now a days you cannot even special order those.
all of those skills and tools are needed for period correct and or concourse restorations and repairs. some tools have been replaced by electronics but under the expectation that the vehicle on which you intend to use tool, is equipped with connectors for those electronic tools.
and old art lost to technology.
 
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