I need a new oil drain pan. Probably getting a plastic one. Which one should I get? There are so many styles out there.
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What's your favorite oil drain pan?
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I bought one with a screen on top that could be capped that was way too small, a larger open-topped one that was still too small, and then a really big open pan with with a spout and cap on the side that I like a lot. Think I got the last one at O'Reilly, but I see them everywhere and didn't get it at WM just because they were out of them at the time.
Now that I think about it, the first one might still be sitting in my garage with oil from a few years ago in it...need to check!!
EDIT - the one I like is sorta like this.
Now that I think about it, the first one might still be sitting in my garage with oil from a few years ago in it...need to check!!
EDIT - the one I like is sorta like this.
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Originally Posted By: Reddy45
The kind without the "top" that has the vent hole and pop-up drain. Never again.
Open top plastic ones only for me.
Yeah I switched to a 4 or 5 gallon pan that is narrow but long. Catches the drain plug and the oil filter at the same time. Much easier to deal with than the closed pans. I just pour it into an old jug to recycle.
The kind without the "top" that has the vent hole and pop-up drain. Never again.
Open top plastic ones only for me.
Yeah I switched to a 4 or 5 gallon pan that is narrow but long. Catches the drain plug and the oil filter at the same time. Much easier to deal with than the closed pans. I just pour it into an old jug to recycle.
Open top
tapered tip to pour into jugs
Also has a post to hang the filter on!
$2.99!
https://www.fleetfarm.com/detail/midwest...0oaAqclEALw_wcB
tapered tip to pour into jugs
Also has a post to hang the filter on!
$2.99!
https://www.fleetfarm.com/detail/midwest...0oaAqclEALw_wcB
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Originally Posted By: Brybo86
Open top
tapered tip to pour into jugs
Also has a post to hang the filter on!
$2.99!
https://www.fleetfarm.com/detail/midwest...0oaAqclEALw_wcB
This is a great looking pan. No need to spend a lot of money and this has lots of features as well.
Open top
tapered tip to pour into jugs
Also has a post to hang the filter on!
$2.99!
https://www.fleetfarm.com/detail/midwest...0oaAqclEALw_wcB
This is a great looking pan. No need to spend a lot of money and this has lots of features as well.
Been using this type for 10+ years. First one fell off the shelf when it was full and broke. Got another one. Very easy to use, no transferring oil into other containers.
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If you tend to drop drain plug get one with a screen or similar top. Fishing out the drain plug is a PIA.
The best one has a spout that fits the jug you poured the oil from. Oil out, oil in.
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This one from Walmart. Tough plastic and I can carry it to dump at the auto parts store. 
Originally Posted By: Brybo86
Open top
tapered tip to pour into jugs
Also has a post to hang the filter on!
$2.99!
https://www.fleetfarm.com/detail/midwest...0oaAqclEALw_wcB
That's a nice one! A lot of the open pans have lousy spouts and can make transferring it into another container messy. I usually cut one of the empty 1 qt oil bottles in half and use it as a funnel to transfer the used oil into an old 1 gallon bleach container. I don't want to have to wait at the drop off location as they empty and return my container.
Open top
tapered tip to pour into jugs
Also has a post to hang the filter on!
$2.99!
https://www.fleetfarm.com/detail/midwest...0oaAqclEALw_wcB
That's a nice one! A lot of the open pans have lousy spouts and can make transferring it into another container messy. I usually cut one of the empty 1 qt oil bottles in half and use it as a funnel to transfer the used oil into an old 1 gallon bleach container. I don't want to have to wait at the drop off location as they empty and return my container.
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Originally Posted By: HoosierJeeper
Been using this type for 10+ years. First one fell off the shelf when it was full and broke. Got another one. Very easy to use, no transferring oil into other containers.
I had one of those years ago and loved it!!
Been using this type for 10+ years. First one fell off the shelf when it was full and broke. Got another one. Very easy to use, no transferring oil into other containers.
I had one of those years ago and loved it!!
Originally Posted By: Nick1994
This one from Walmart. Tough plastic and I can carry it to dump at the auto parts store.
+1 on this pan. I bought one 2 1/2 years ago at WM. I've been happy with it.
This one from Walmart. Tough plastic and I can carry it to dump at the auto parts store.
+1 on this pan. I bought one 2 1/2 years ago at WM. I've been happy with it.
lisle 17922 this works great
https://www.amazon.com/GarageBOSS-GB150-quart-Drain-Funnel/dp/B01I7275GY
I have had this for like 12 years, my dad has the same one too.
I have had this for like 12 years, my dad has the same one too.
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Originally Posted By: Brybo86
Open top
tapered tip to pour into jugs
Also has a post to hang the filter on!
$2.99!
https://www.fleetfarm.com/detail/midwest...0oaAqclEALw_wcB
That's a nice one! A lot of the open pans have lousy spouts and can make transferring it into another container messy. I usually cut one of the empty 1 qt oil bottles in half and use it as a funnel to transfer the used oil into an old 1 gallon bleach container. I don't want to have to wait at the drop off location as they empty and return my container.
9/10 my local Autozone just has me dump it. Even if someone dumps it for me, it only takes a minute. I don't mind either way. They don't make me sign anything. Walmart is a pain though - lost a half hour there once and haven't taken it back since.
Originally Posted By: Brybo86
Open top
tapered tip to pour into jugs
Also has a post to hang the filter on!
$2.99!
https://www.fleetfarm.com/detail/midwest...0oaAqclEALw_wcB
That's a nice one! A lot of the open pans have lousy spouts and can make transferring it into another container messy. I usually cut one of the empty 1 qt oil bottles in half and use it as a funnel to transfer the used oil into an old 1 gallon bleach container. I don't want to have to wait at the drop off location as they empty and return my container.
9/10 my local Autozone just has me dump it. Even if someone dumps it for me, it only takes a minute. I don't mind either way. They don't make me sign anything. Walmart is a pain though - lost a half hour there once and haven't taken it back since.
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