Oil in Carton...

[MSCH]

instead of oil in quart or gallon containers. I didn't realize the 12 quart box of oil I recently purchased amounted to oil in a large plastic container with a spigot instead of the more conventional containers.. I used it, but it sure isn't as EZ to keep count how much you put in...

I'm not sure if I like this new packaging or if it will be a PITA.
one thing for sure is it doesn't lend itself to being refilled with dirty used oil and taken to the recycling center.

 

[Kira]

Boxed oil users generally keep an old quart and gallon/5 qt.-liter jug (with their respective caps) around for measuring.

I bought a catch pan with a pouring spout years ago and use an old metal USN water can (8 gallons?) as my 'dump 'n transport.

 

[Hall]

I used it, but it sure isn't as EZ to keep count how much you put in...

How did you pour the oil in ? Sounds like you held the box over the fill hole

Use a measuring device, whether it's an old 1-quart bottle or a proper measuring cup/jug, and transfer.

 

[MSCH]

How did you pour the oil in ? Sounds like you held the box over the fill hole

Use a measuring device, whether it's an old 1-quart bottle or a proper measuring cup/jug, and transfer.

I used a quart measuring cup and a funnel. Jury is still out on this carton though, at least for me.

 

[JTK]

I use boxed motor oil enough that I mail ordered one of these a year or two ago: Oil dispenser jug

 

[BMWTurboDzl]

instead of oil in quart or gallon containers. I didn't realize the 12 quart box of oil I recently purchased amounted to oil in a large plastic container with a spigot instead of the more conventional containers.. I used it, but it sure isn't as EZ to keep count how much you put in...

I'm not sure if I like this new packaging or if it will be a PITA.
one thing for sure is it doesn't lend itself to being refilled with dirty used oil and taken to the recycling center.

Buy a motor oil pitcher.

Amazon.com : motor oil dispenser

Use a reusable container for recycling used oil.

Then if you want to get really fancy you can build a rack but then that's a commitment.

 

[Kira]

$20 to >$50 for an oil pour jug when an empty bottle/jug can do the job for free?
A quart bottle can be kept in a Zip-Lock bag for cleanliness. Or use its cap.
A gallon/5 liter jug might require too large a Zip-Lock bag, so just use it's cap.

Oil transfer jugs such as those suggested attract dirt starting right after their first use.
The garage I worked at had a "professional" one and it leaked and was vile.