What is E.F.O. ?
Environmentally Friendly Oil is
synthetic blend motor oil that provides extra protection and performance. No
new raw crude goes into the production of EFO. Recycled motor oil is re-refined
which uses up to 85% less energy to produce than oil refined from crude and it
is guaranteed to meet or exceed manufacturers' warranty requirements. No
conventional motor oil provides better engine wear protection for longer engine
life than E.F.O..
What Are the Benefits of E.F.O.?
- E.F.O. is guaranteed and exceeds manufacturers' warranty
requirements
- E.F.O. is a synthetic blend to provide extra protection
and performance
- E.F.O. uses up to 85% less energy to produce than oil
refined from crude
- E.F.O. conserves resource and reduces dependence on
foreign crude
- E.F.O. benefits the environment because we donate $2 of
each purchase to NCGreenPower to purchase carbon offsets.
Is the quality of recycled oil really as good as oil
made from crude oil?
Yes. Both types of oils must meet the same
exacting standards. E.F.O. exceeds the highest North American manufacturer's
standards for motor oil performance in gasoline engines. E.F.O.'s unique
refining process produces recycled oils with exceptional purity and lubricating
properties. No conventional motor oil provides better engine wear protection
for longer engine life than E.F.O.
To date we have Purchased C02
offsets worth the equivalent of 2,356,651 miles not driven - 57,333 days not
driven - 88,503 trees planted.
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lbs---------------------|
1,150,750 lbs. of CO2 offsets to mitigate
greenhouse gases
The cumulative environmental benefits are:
2,356,651 miles not driven - 57,333 days not driven - 88,503 trees
planted
Is the quality of recycled oil really as good as oil made
from crude oil?
Yes. Both types of oils must meet the same exacting
standards. E.F.O. exceeds the highest North American manufacturer's standards
for motor oil performance in gasoline engines. E.F.O.'s unique refining process
produces recycled oils with exceptional purity and lubricating properties. No
conventional motor oil provides better engine wear protection for longer engine
life than E.F.O.
SPECIAL OFFER
Special Introductory Offer?
Our introductory
offer is an Environmentally Friendly Oil change for $45.79, which includes
taxes plus a 21-point inspection of your vehicle. For each and every E.F.O.
change performed, we at Chapel Hill Tire Car Care Center will purchase, on your
behalf, a $2 donation for carbon offsets from NC GreenPower, a green energy
program that supports renewable energy in North Carolina. Carbon offsetting is
the act of mitigating ("offsetting") greenhouse gas emissions that trap heat in
the atmosphere and is caused by transportation (including your car),
electricity use and other sources. By partnering with NC GreenPower for this
program, you can be assured that your donation will stay local, supporting a
project such as a landfill methane capture facility in North or South
Carolina.
A Cleaner, Greener North Carolina begins with you! How's this
for environmental impact? Each time you choose to purchase an E.F.O. change,
the $2 donation we make is equivalent to planting 19 trees or not driving 354
miles and helps mitigate 250 lbs. of greenhouse gases right here in North
Carolina. So not only are you doing what is best for your car, you are also
helping "green" our great state. (Source: NC Green Power)
Chapel Hill
Tire Car Care Center is proud to be the first in the area to bring E.F.O.
changes and carbon offset purchases to our customers. We hope that you will
take advantage of this eco-friendly offer.
To make an appointment for
an E.F.O. change, please click on the link below.
http://chapelhilltire.com/contact.html
NC GreenPower is an independent, nonprofit organization
providing an easy and affordable opportunity for you to balance your impact on
the environment right now. Established in 2003, this landmark program
offers you complementary ways to make a difference - Renewable Energy that
supports cleaner energy sources and Carbon Offsets that mitigate greenhouse
gases. Combined with your personal energy conservation, NC GreenPower helps you
create a cleaner and greener environment. http://www.ncgreenpower.org/
Sincerely,
Marc
Pons
President Chapel Hill Tire Car Care Center
mpons@chapelhilltire.com
*Note: This offer may not be combined with
other discounts
What vehicles can use E.F.O. Enviromentally Friendly Oil?
E.F.O. can be used wherever API SM oils are specified. Most OEMs
specify the use of API SM motor oils for gasoline engines. But a few models
specify a synthetic oil. Check your vehicle owner's manual for the specific
recommendation for your vehicle.
Which manufacturers approve using
recycled motor oil?
We are not aware of any manufacturers who
specifically disapprove of recycled oil. Manufacturer's approval is based on
products meeting desired specifications, i.e. API SM and ILSAC GF-4. E.F.O.
exceeds these specifications.
Are virgin oil standards different
than re-refined/recycled oil standards?
No. In fact, there is only one
set of standards for lubricating base oil. Both virgin and re-refined products
must meet the same standards. E.F.O. exceeds these standards.
How
long will recycled oil last?
Recycled oil lasts as long as regular oil.
Petroleum base stocks never lose their lubricity. They become dirty from engine
deposits and additives are depleted over time which causes the need for oil
changes.
What is the re-refining process? Is the oil just cleaned?
Is it chemically reformulated?
The process of refining used oil is the
same as refining virgin crude oil. Both go through the basic processes, such as
dehydration, vacuum distillation and hydro treating. At the conclusion of the
re-refining process, the product is chemically altered in the same manner as a
virgin product. The end product is identical and must meet the same
specifications.
Which is better Castrol, Pennzoil, Mobil, Valvoline
or E.F.O.?
They all meet the same objective specifications: API SM and
ILSAC GF-4. E.F.O. takes 85% less energy to produce than products from crude
oil. This manufacturing process reduces heavy metal emissions and greenhouse
gases so it has less impact on the environment.
What about vegetable
oils?
Vegetable and tallow-based oils have not met API specifications
and typically cannot pass Sequence III A and G engine tests.
Can
E.F.O. be used in hybrid vehicles?
Most hybrids can use E.F.O. The
gasoline internal combustion engine in a hybrid vehicle is the same as a
regular vehicle's. E.F.O. exceeds the highest North American standards for
motor oil performance in gasoline engines. It can be used wherever API SM oils
are specified. Follow the vehicle manufacturer's recommendations when selecting
the grade of oil.
What if my vehicle requires synthetic oil?
Can I use E.F.O.? E.F.O. is not a synthetic it is a synthetic blend.
Follow the vehicle manufacturer's recommendations when selecting motor oil.
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