Replacement Oil Change Container Plastic Plugs

[stchman]

Hello all. I have one of those 9 quart oil change containers. The white plugs you screw in are all broken up and don't really work any more.

I have attached a picture of the plugs.

The two plugs in the pan. The pan is still sold new, but all I need are the two white plastic plugs that screw in.

Does anyone know if someone sells them?

Thanks.

 

[Rand]

I just pour the oil back into the 5qt jugs and never use the plugs on my drain pan.
as I prop the oil filters in it to drain.

 

[mdtn952]

I think your only hope is to email the manufacturer....I am sure they hear that a lot...who knows, maybe you will get lucky.

 

[RyanY]

The manufacturer likely used a regular plug designed for pipes or other products. If you measure the diam and thread you may find something suitable at the local hardware store or somewhere on the interwebs.

 

[Donald]

If your oil drain container has a hard plastic cap you unscrew to drain the oil I would trash it and get one that has polythene caps (soft plastic).

That cap will eventually crack, draining oil and making a mess.

Look on Amazon for ones by Performance Tool.

 

[wsar10]

Sounds like a tractor supply or local HW store trip is in order.

I would not fuss with OE, especially since it was the week link. I would try to find something local, may be able to find something metal within the propane world of fittings.

That's where I would be anyway...

 

[RyanY]

Also, beware that any plugs you buy could quickly add up to near the cost of the whole pan. That pan is made by Midwest Can and can be had for $12-15 at various stores; it may be worth just replacing the whole thing.

Personally I like the 16 qt pans available at Walmart, advance, and other stores (this pan goes under the brand Hyper Tough and Flo Tool, respectively).

 

[wsar10]

Also, beware that any plugs you buy could quickly add up to near the cost of the whole pan. That pan is made by Midwest Can and can be had for $12-15 at various stores; it may be worth just replacing the whole thing.

Personally I like the 16 qt pans available at Walmart, advance, and other stores (this pan goes under the brand Hyper Tough and Flo Tool, respectively).

The two mindsets at work:
its always interesting to see. I agree sometimes that fixing it will cost as much as a new one, and its best to just go that route.
For me (or the other mindset) in this specific instance, upgrading the current products weakest link makes it a reliable product for years to come whereas you will have the same issue with a new one as is.

 

[Donald]

Also, beware that any plugs you buy could quickly add up to near the cost of the whole pan. That pan is made by Midwest Can and can be had for $12-15 at various stores; it may be worth just replacing the whole thing.

Personally I like the 16 qt pans available at Walmart, advance, and other stores (this pan goes under the brand Hyper Tough and Flo Tool, respectively).

I have the one you mention from Walmart "Hyper Tough". I think its "just OK". I think it holds only 14 QTs and not 16 QTs. The vent cap pops open and will not stay closed for oil transport, and the big plug in the pan section has no O-ring and minimal threading. Without too much trouble it can be turned past all-tbe-way-tight. I would only transport it filled with oil in horizontal position.

There is a very similar one from Performance Tool that looks much better, yes for more $$.

The hassle if one of these oil drain pans fails and dumps used oil all over is for me worth getting one I really trust. Or a 5 gallon container another post recommend with a leak proof cap. For me it's 14 QTs of black diesel engine motor oil. What a mess if the drain pan dumped it while in transport.

 

[spasm3]

I've moved away from those pans. They splash oil everywhere any way. I use these.

 

[RyanY]

I have the one you mention from Walmart "Hyper Tough". I think its "just OK". I think it holds only 14 QTs and not 16 QTs. The vent cap pops open and will not stay closed for oil transport, and the big plug in the pan section has no O-ring and minimal threading. Without too much trouble it can be turned past all-tbe-way-tight. I would only transport it filled with oil in horizontal position.

There is a very similar one from Performance Tool that looks much better, yes for more $$.

The hassle if one of these oil drain pans fails and dumps used oil all over is for me worth getting one I really trust. Or a 5 gallon container another post recommend with a leak proof cap. For me it's 14 QTs of black diesel engine motor oil. What a mess if the drain pan dumped it while in transport.

I also noticed the little vent cap pops off, but I just assumed I damaged it somehow when I forced it under a few cars! But my main plug fits pretty snug and hasn't leaked. Also, I only ever tried to put 12-13 qts in it so I don't know if it coukd reach the rated amount.

Over all I like it though, because it is large and pretty easy to clean, and it's easy to pour the oil back into 5 qt jugs for transport. But if I don't get to the transport right away, I can just close the cap and set it on end until I find time to take it to the recycle station.

 

[Donald]

I also noticed the little vent cap pops off, but I just assumed I damaged it somehow when I forced it under a few cars! But my main plug fits pretty snug and hasn't leaked. Also, I only ever tried to put 12-13 qts in it so I don't know if it coukd reach the rated amount.

Over all I like it though, because it is large and pretty easy to clean, and it's easy to pour the oil back into 5 qt jugs for transport. But if I don't get to the transport right away, I can just close the cap and set it on end until I find time to take it to the recycle station.

Doing an oil change for my pickup fills it 100%. No room for even a tablespoon more. If I changed the bypass filter during an oil change I would not have room for draining it.