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Definition of Used Oil <br /> Any oil that has been refined from crude oil, or any synthetic oil, that has been <br /> used and as a result of such use or as a consequence of extended storage, or <br /> spillage, is contaminated by physical or chemical impurities . Simply put, used <br /> oil is exactly what its name implies — any petroleum-based or synthetic oil that <br /> has been used . <br /> Examples of Used Oil <br /> Used Motor Oils Used Industrial Oils Other Oils <br /> Vehicle crankcase oils Hydraulic oils Transformer oils <br /> Engine lubricating oils Compressor oils Refrigeration oils <br /> Transmission fluids Turbine oils Metalworking oils <br /> Gearbox and differential oils Bearing oils Railroad oils <br /> Gear oils Vegetable oils used for lubrication <br /> Waste synthetic oils that may be managed as used oil include : <br /> • Oil derived from coal, oil shale, or polymers; <br /> • Water-soluble petroleum-based oils; <br /> • Vegetable or animal oil used as a lubricant; <br /> • Hydraulic fluid; <br /> • Heat transfer fluid . <br /> Used oil does NOT include : <br /> • Antifreeze, <br /> • Brake fluid, <br /> • Other automotive wastes, <br /> • Fuels, <br /> • Solvents . <br /> 2of6 <br />