Automotive News, Feb 21, 1994 n5539 p8(1) Big 3 keep focus on uses for recycled coolant, tires. Jack Keebler. Abstract: Used tires and expended engine coolant pose a significant environmental problem because of the difficulty in disposing of them safely. Most of the time, highly-toxic coolant is just dumped into sewers while used tires are piled into huge mounds. To address the problem, General Motors Corp and Ford Motor Co have developed coolant recycling systems and are studying the use of remanufactured coolant in new vehicles. Chrysler Corp is using discarded tires to make steering shaft seals and fender liners. Article A15160002