Storing motor oil in cans

[cathy]

My motor oil Quart bottle has a hole so its leaking. I want to transfer to some other container. What kind of container is best to transfer it?

 

[randomhero439]

another oil bottle

 

[HTSS_TR]

Without another oil bottle to transfer the oil to, use a clean glass jar with with tight lid.

 

[LeakySeals]

Oil used to be stored in cans but they went to plastic because its cheaper. So if it was clean with no rust and air tight with a cap sure you could have a favorite pour container. Every so often I buy 1qt and replace my top off-er. I like the fact I can see the marks for 1/2 qt through the plastic quarts.

They do seem to get "soft" after a while...hmmmm...what in plastic would show up in a UOA...

 

[scurvy]

Surprised no one has mentioned the best container to put it in - the crankcase of your car.

Otherwise, just use whatever you've got on hand - another oil bottle, a jar, empty coffee can, Ziploc bag, etc...

 

[jcwit]

Two empty peanut butter jars.

Clean ones that is.

 

[cathy]

I prefer metal. Glass is breakable.

 

[default]

Put in clean, dry, ketchup squeeze bottle for lawnmower use.