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Comment by legitster

18 hours ago

Only if it's used and only if it's ingested.

Clean motor oil is not actually that harmful if swallowed - it only carcinogenic because of all the metals and carbon it builds up when in the motor.

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gerdesj  17 hours ago

"I just use used motor oil."

Used, not clean.

  • denkmoon  17 hours ago

    Better not lick the bolts then

mjanx123  10 hours ago

The aditives in a new engine oil are carcinogenous and toxic already.

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