Do you have any genuine tricks for keeping/maintaining a car that are frugal?
Could be anything from getting a deal on a car wash, or keeping the interior nice, or keeping the engine or tires or anything really in good order.
Also, are there any things you used to be able to do frugally with your car which has changed to be more expensive–maybe due to auto manufacturers changing how cars are designed?
(I’m asking this so if something used to be frugal but isn’t now, people speak up about it.)
Once you’ve poured in the new oil, pour the old oil into the empty container, or an extra one you’ve bought just for old oil. Your local waste station/refuse tip will take it, some mechanic shops do too. There’s a small fee on weight as they will process contaminants out and what’s left is recycled for plenty of stuff.
I usually unload once a year or so when I’ve got 2-3 containers piling up. It’s as simple as pouring it out into their big tanks and recycling the containers there or taking them home to use again.
If you’re in the US most auto parts stores will take it for free, I know for sure that Autozone and Advance Auto do.