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PRECAUTIONS
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1.3 AVOIDING DAMAGE
1. Always protect the vehicle paint and interiors
where the technician might come in contact with
the vehicle, using covers like fender cover, seat
covers, steering cover, etc
2. Some lubricants, coolant and brake fluid can
cause the paint to fade if it comes in contact with
painted surface. If accidentally applied, wipe off
immediately with clean dry cloth.
3. Remove all the ECU’s from the vehicle if any Arc
Welding is to be done on the vehicle. In case of
other welding (like Gas Welding) remember that
the ECU should not be subjected a temperature
of more than 80
0
C.
NOTE
Precautions to be taken in order to avoid damage to
components during repair are given in the section
‘GENERAL INFORMATION’ under ‘RECOMMEN-
DATIONS – REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENT’.
1.4 USED OIL HANDLING AND DISPOSAL
Used oil is a hazardous substance and should be
handled as one. Special care should be taken while
draining it from engine, storing it in the workshop and
its disposal.
HANDLING USED OIL
Being a hazardous substance the following precau-
tions should be taken
1. Avoid prolonged contact with any lubricant, espe-
cially used oil.
2. Avoid any open cuts, wounds and bruises coming
in contact with the used oil.
3. If it possible to degrease the component before
carrying out a repair, degrease before handling it.
4. Use soap to wash off used oil from skin, never
use diesel, petrol, kerosene, thinner or any other
fuel to wash.
5. Oily cotton waste or cloth should not be kept in
pockets and discard unwashable clothing and
footwear to which the oil has impregnated.
DISPOSING USED OIL
Since used automotive oil is a hazardous substance,
Laws are being laid out on its disposal. In India, ‘The
Hazardous Wastes
(Management and Handling)
Rules, 1989
(later amended in 2003)
’, has detailed
guidelines laid out for Waste generators, handler and
disposing facility. Contact local State Pollution Con-
trol Board for awareness on your responsibilities.
Contact the Government Environment or Pollution
Control agencies for awareness on your responsibili-
ties towards Disposing Used oil.
!!WARNING
Even in emergencies avoid disposing used oil to
sewer or any water source.