That's the same design I had and didn't like. You never know how far the oil or fluid is going to come out at first and it missed (at first) when I tried using it twice.Here’s the setup I use. The container holds 12 qts. Minimum cleanup and mess.
That's the same design I had and didn't like. You never know how far the oil or fluid is going to come out at first and it missed (at first) when I tried using it twice.Here’s the setup I use. The container holds 12 qts. Minimum cleanup and mess.
This is true. That why I also use the modified plastic gallon, shown in the picture, which directs the oil flow into the 12 qt container.That's the same design I had and didn't like. You never know how far the oil or fluid is going to come out at first and it missed (at first) when I tried using it twice.
Me too. Going on 15+ years of oil changes. Mine's green though.
Wound up putting a Fumoto my 8 quart motor - can reach under and start it draining before crawling under to get the filter - which depending on make can do 2 OCI …That's my only real complaint about the one I have (https://www.walmart.com/ip/Hopkins-Flo-Tool-42003MI-Drain-Container-16-Quart/44580714). Otherwise, the capacity is great, it pours into my larger 25L jerrycan, and can be stored standing upright even with oil in it. I had a smaller version which had an even shallower upper pan section that I returned/exchanged.
Everyone complains about the splash too. Some people wad up some paper towels to keep it from splashing while I saw a video from BigDog5001 where he lays a piece of material (I've seen it before but don't know what it's called) in the top that stops the splashing. Problem I see with it is removing it later when you need to pour out the jug. Seems to me it will still be oil-soaked enough that it may make a mess, albeit smaller mess.
I like to use my big round one with the deep pouring spout. Annoying to clean but it's very easy to pour the old oil into my jug and take to the recycling center.
That is what goes under my filter!!! So great the interesting places & positions they just happen to install oil filters.I use one of these and a large funnel View attachment 88032
That is what goes under my filter!!! So great the interesting places & positions they just happen to install oil filters.
Winner! I hate the ones where the oil just sits on top of the concave drain area. This has a lid. What is it?Here’s the setup I use. The container holds 12 qts. Minimum cleanup and mess.
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I can’t find mine for sale any longer.Winner! I hate the ones where the oil just sits on top of the concave drain area. This has a lid. What is it?
I prefer the lid-less type. No more wrenches or pan bolts dropped in the oil. No more sloshing when sliding the pan out from under the vehicle. I just leave it to drain down over a day or two and wipe the residue off with a rag. No fuss, no muss.Winner! I hate the ones where the oil just sits on top of the concave drain area. This has a lid. What is it?
That's why I alway used one with the concave top, if I dropped the pan bolt or wrench it wouldn't end up in 3 inches of oil plus no worries about it sloshing around when dragging it out.I prefer the lid-less type. No more wrenches or pan bolts dropped in the oil. No more sloshing when sliding the pan out from under the vehicle.
I'm using a Blitz pan that I've had for over 10 years as well. A very nice design, provided you remember to open the plug in the middle and the breather hole... ask me how I know...I have a Blitz pan with a spout. I pour the drain into a 5-gal. Rubbermaid gas can that gets emptied out at the recycling center.
I wish Blitz didn't go out of business. They made good products.