Engine Oil

[engine Dan]

Has anyone come up with a homemade containment system for drianing,emptying, and draining oil drain pans ? Please show, a picture means a thousand words. Thanks!

 

[Brandon_K]

Uhh, what's wrong with just taking it to the parts store and emptying it into their bulk used oil container when you're done with the oil change?

 

[Brandon_K]

On a side note, how's the sledding in your neck of the woods? We come out of Munising but don't get much south of Gwinn. If the snow is good, we'll do a run from Munising to Copper Harbor and back though.

 

[ZRX61]

I have a 13gal drum with a funnel stuck in the top. It's next to a wall so I can stand drainpans in the funnel & lean them against the wall.

 

[kornjulio]

I just save windshield wiper fluid jugs & use those. I have about 4-5 that I fill up before taking them to the quick-change place that accepts used oil...

 

[HOTFR8]

Burn it in the wood heater.

 

[e-tek]

I have a siphon hose set up that I attach to the oil pan, which flows down and through the wall and into my neighbours yard!!

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Kidding of course - here's my set up. Take a couple years to fill, then I take it to the Quickie Lube for free disposal.

 

[no2tracks]

I pour it into a 5 gal bucket. Then I set the drain pan on edge over the bucket leaning against the wall like ZRX61. When it's full I take it to my mechanic, who has a used oil burning garage heater.

 

[rockchucker]

Used 5 Gallon Race Fuel Cans. Fill them then take it to be recycled. I would burn it if I had a shop heater but I use Propane so no need.

 

[Racecarl]

I buy the 5 quart oil jugs. I drain the old oil into a pan that has a spout attached, reinstall the drain plug (VERY important), and dump in the new oil, filling the filter first where possible. I then dump the old oil in the drain pan into the jug, take the jug to work and dump the oil in one of five oil furnaces.

 

[Flathead Red]

I just save windshield wiper fluid jugs & use those. I have about 4-5 that I fill up before taking them to the quick-change place that accepts used oil...

This is what I do as well.

Red

 

[nate379]

I use a 5 gal pail. I am searching for a 10-15 gal barrel though since the 5 gal pail fills too fast (one oil change in either my trucks is 3 gals)

As for getting rid of it I either give it to friends with used oil furnaces or I use it to start the fire in my burn barrel.

 

[hook982]

uh...keeps the grass away from the fence...

 

[mikeceli]

I put some of it in the fuel tank of my 86 F250 Diesel. At about 20% WMO the Ford loves it!

 

[Aberdale]

I use an old 275 gal. fuel oil tank for waste oil. It's fitted with a funnel on top with a screen in it. The funnel is large enough that my oil drain pan can be turned upside down in it to drain. I use most of my used oil around the farm to lubricate exposed flat chain on farm equipment. When I get a surplus, I offer it to my neighbor who has an oil burner in his shop.

Dale

 

[djjsr]

Big barrels like this are nice until you have to get them into the back of a pickup when they're full. They get pretty heavy.

 

[scheu]

Used 5 Gallon Race Fuel Cans. Fill them then take it to be recycled. I would burn it if I had a shop heater but I use Propane so no need.

Yep. 5 gallon fuel containers. If you get the white ones you can see the level before it's too full.

 

[sberry]

Yes, I have a 275 also.

 

[speed bump]

I put it back into the 5q containers it came in and when we go to the dump drop it off.

 

[Hlidskjalf]

Doesn't anyone else dump it in the storm drain across the street?

 

[nate379]

No such thing as that that where I live. Dirt road and ditches here.

 

[Aberdale]

Yes, I have a 275 also.

Wow! that looks just like mine! Did you make your funnel? I made mine from the bottom half of a propane bottle. I welded a 2 1/2" ****** in the bottom, and screwed it into the top of the tank so it stays put.

Dale

 

[AffableCurmudgeon]

1 gallon milk jugs and then to Auto Zone. They accept used oil.

 

[jethro29]

put a strap around it and pick it up with your lift and then back your truck under it and let it down.that's how i do it and have not dropped one yet.

 

[juiced10]

Dump it into the Gulf.....nobody will notice.

 

[Cargo]

Here is a thread about running it in your diesel.

http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/f22/im-running-about-20-wmo-runs-good-too-112738/

After all the veggie oil and french fry grease conversions I've read about and seen, I feel a bit dense for not thinking about used motor oil.