Super Tech Box-O-Oil Experience

[sw99]

I fill empty 5 qt containers with the box/bags. I got them for very cheap so I don't mind the extra hassle.

 

[CR94]

Get a cheap pitcher from the same store.

A pitcher would present the same problem a full 5-quart bottle does. Unless you have a lot of open space around and below the fill opening, one would have to hit a small target (the opening) from high altitude, which could be messy, unless a tall funnel is used. I'd rather not have to clean and store a large oily funnel.

 

[RooflessVW]

A pitcher would present the same problem a full 5-quart bottle does. Unless you have a lot of open space around and below the fill opening, one would have to hit a small target (the opening) from high altitude, which could be messy, unless a tall funnel is used. I'd rather not have to clean and store a large oily funnel.

Is there a facepalm emoji?

Sounds like a large funnel would make your life easier no matter what the oil is poured from. So buy the funnel, and just give it a quick rinse with gasoline. Or, leave them hang over your drain pan like I do.

"I'd rather not clean a funnel." Then why are you doing your own oil changes to begin with?

 

[PimTac]

A pitcher would present the same problem a full 5-quart bottle does. Unless you have a lot of open space around and below the fill opening, one would have to hit a small target (the opening) from high altitude, which could be messy, unless a tall funnel is used. I'd rather not have to clean and store a large oily funnel.

My funnel drains into the jug filled with used oil then gets wiped with paper towels and then stored in a large ziplock bag. No mess, no fuss.

 

[wdn]

I am not buying those huge 12 quarts in a paper carton but if I would use the Mighty Vac to draw 5 quarts directly from the carton then dispense it into the crankcase. That is a mess free solution for bulk oil. This stuff about refilling quart bottles or 5 quart jugs from the carton seems like busywork.

 

[AutoMechanic]

I hate those boxes makes it too awkward to pour I tried the Havoline box once and spilt half because it was too heavy I get individual quarts or a jug doesn’t bother me any.

 

[Bryanccfshr]

Purchased a 3 gallon/12 quart box of synthetic 5W-30 some months ago for $20 during a rollback/clearance. Last weekend I changed the oil in 3 vehicles that use 5W-30. Bottom line is dealing with that box, for me, was a PITA coming and going and certainly extended the time it takes for an oil change. Primarily decanting and measuring the oil into an already empty 5 quart oil jug (thank goodness for the clear view quart markings on the side) and then the tortured process for getting the used oil back into the bag. Buying a SN Plus/dexos1 GEN2 oil for $1.67/qt. is nice but I'm a jug man for now on.

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i Like the 6 at Havoline box. But if I was to go this direction I would commit and get a measuring pitcher like this.
https://www.amazon.com/Verified-Exc.../dp/B06XWMDPTV/ref=psdc_289786_t2_B000I1YLGKm. And keep the box in a wall cabinet.

i keep plenty of recycle containers.