Best Oil Absorbing Mats?

[vanvalks]

I'm looking for a good heavy duty oil absorbing mat (4'x4' roughly) to put underneath my older commuter which has an annoying slow oil drip. I just moved into a new home and haven't had time to do anything with the raw concrete yet so I'm trying to protect it until I can get an epoxy down in the spring time. I'm tired of the cardboard box routine since they don't last long with the snow melt off the car in the winter time.

Wondering if the forum community can help me out with a better solution to catching the oil from hitting the floor. I've googled and see there are a wide range of oil absorbing mats, just wondering which is best. Thanks!

 

[kywildcat]

4'x4' is pretty big, but I use Pig Mats stuff and it works good!

 

[Kennek]

Pep Boys sells a mat that is approx 2' x 4' for abut $13 and it works well.

 

[vanvalks]

4'x4' is pretty big, but I use Pig Mats stuff and it works good!

Looks like the Pig Mats has a 30"x40" floor mat that may work well. Their products do look like quality stuff. I just ordered a sample.

One question on a mat like this- if I pull in the garage with a snow covered car does it ruin the mat or does the mat just dry out over the span of a few days and still continue to absorb oil?

 

[Requin6]

I use these from Griotsgarage.com. Have had them for years and they do the job well. My daily driver loses about a drop a day and the lightweight mat just soaks it up. I keep the heavier mat around for when I know a spill is imminent while doing major automotive work.

http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/leakproof+oil+mat+3+x+3+foot.do?sortby=ourPicks

http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/lightweight+absorbent+mat.do?sortby=ourPicks

 

[Prepman]

Make sure the mat that you used has a plastic barrier on the back. After drying they still work fine. If you do get oil on it, I know what will take it out.