Oil drain pan suggestions?

[ryanedoyle]

I had a quick question for you gents. I am not real sure if its exactly a tool question but its worth a shot. I change the oil in my Dodge Ram 1500 and my wife Dodge Durango. I have learned that my oil drain pan just doesn't do the job. Does any one have recommendations on a good solid oil drain pan?

 

[02camaro86]

everyone ive delt with from a local store is ******, now since we got a lift and we have one of the tall boys which is actually very nice and ive ditched most of the flimsy plastic one.

 

[ryanedoyle]

A list of only a thing of my dreams right now. Somewhere down the road I am sure I will get there! Right now I am stuck with the plastic or hopefully some other awesome thing someone on here has come across.

 

[Fender1325]

I have 2 of the run of the mill black plastic ones - not the open pan but the ones with the grey screw hole on top. Whats annoying is the plastic spout thread and cap on the end which usually get misthreaded or broken on the cap.

Theyre good drain pans just poor storage devices. Remedy? They sell (usually next to them) Black storage plastic containers with probably a good 4-5" opening, heavier plastic screw on cap and a good handle. Get one or two of those and empty the pans in there when you're done with whatever job. I also keep old oil containers, and windshield washer fluid containers around to store old fluid. Messier but it works.

 

[Fender1325]

http://www.autozone.com/shop-and-garage-tools/oil-drain-pan/flotool-15-qt-oil-drain/2278_0_0/

I have 2 of these pans - which I like because you dont lose the drain plug in the oil - as I said I dislike the spout because they leak/break. Not good for storage or transporting generally.

And these are the storage containers I was talking about. Much easier. I suggest one of each and life will be easier.

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/...le-jug-11849mi/9180023-P?searchTerm=drain+pan

 

[unslow1]

I have used several. This is what I am currently using. Just don't let the filter slide down and cover the hole. It makes a big mess.


http://www.harborfreight.com/waste-oil-storage-container-97608.html

 

[Fender1325]

I have used several. This is what I am currently using. Just don't let the filter slide down and cover the hole. It makes a big mess.


http://www.harborfreight.com/waste-oil-storage-container-97608.html

you take the filter off before the drain plug?

 

[Buster21]

I have this one from Harbor Freight. After I drain the oil and filter I pour it back into the 5 quart oil container and take it to the recycling station.

 

[MG11068]

http://www.autozone.com/shop-and-garage-tools/oil-drain-pan/flotool-15-qt-oil-drain/2278_0_0/

I have 2 of these pans - which I like because you dont lose the drain plug in the oil - as I said I dislike the spout because they leak/break. Not good for storage or transporting generally.

I have one of those. The cap on the spout is the same as the cap on some of the 5 quart oil containers.

 

[Fender1325]

not this container - the one I posted holds 12 quarts and the cap is about the diameter of your hand roughly. Much more capable than the little 2 inch cap on the spout of the pan.

 

[tomshep]

I have one from Blitz I bought a LONG time ago. It holds 18 or 20 quarts which I need for my diesel. It has a top with a pour spout/cap and breather. It was a little more but has proven well worth the investment.

Tom

 

[unslow1]

you take the filter off before the drain plug?

Sometimes. My Corolla has them close enough to do them at the same time.

 

[rayh91]

I think for all-around stuff. This type works best IMO. More coverage area, if say coolant ran down the subframe, it'll catch most of it than hitting the ground and making a mess.

 

[Fender1325]

Sometimes. My Corolla has them close enough to do them at the same time.

gotcha.

 

[d.mcfarland]

The USA made metal ones on Amazon are large and nice. Around $9 I think.

 

[G1GRANDEUR]

you take the filter off before the drain plug?

why not? not that I do this way. lol

 

[wild cowboy]

I think for all-around stuff. This type works best IMO. More coverage area, if say coolant ran down the subframe, it'll catch most of it than hitting the ground and making a mess.

that thing is very cool but having a hard time finding it for less than $35 shipped

guess I will have to put together a $75 order at tooltopia so I can get it for $28

 

[tube_guy]

If you have a Tractor Supply near you, this pan is pretty nice, cheap, and is made in the USA. I've been using them for years.

http://www.tractorsupply.com/en/store/behrens-utility-pan-3-gal-capacity

 

[ryanedoyle]

Thanks for all the suggestions guys I really appreciate it. The ones with the small grey screw in cap and the spout are giving me trouble. I was at autozone last night and they have one of these sitting around. I think I will get it a try and let yall know. Need to change out the oil this weekend since its actually going to warm up for a bit.

 

[ryanedoyle]

I think for all-around stuff. This type works best IMO. More coverage area, if say coolant ran down the subframe, it'll catch most of it than hitting the ground and making a mess.

I have never quite seen one like this. I may try and track one of these down to try out as well. I get the catch tray comes in real handy like you said.

 

[bwringer]

Thanks for all the suggestions guys I really appreciate it. The ones with the small grey screw in cap and the spout are giving me trouble. I was at autozone last night and they have one of these sitting around. I think I will get it a try and let yall know. Need to change out the oil this weekend since its actually going to warm up for a bit.

If you buy a drain pan locally, go through the pile and get one where the caps actually fit.

DAMHIK.

 

[wildbill23c]

This is what I use.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FJX8C8/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[cheechi]

I have 2 of the run of the mill black plastic ones - not the open pan but the ones with the grey screw hole on top. Whats annoying is the plastic spout thread and cap on the end which usually get misthreaded or broken on the cap.

Theyre good drain pans just poor storage devices. Remedy? They sell (usually next to them) Black storage plastic containers with probably a good 4-5" opening, heavier plastic screw on cap and a good handle. Get one or two of those and empty the pans in there when you're done with whatever job. I also keep old oil containers, and windshield washer fluid containers around to store old fluid. Messier but it works.

I used to have the older green cap version of this. In fact I started a thread asking this same question a while back.

So I bought the black/grey version like above. Much thicker plastic and the caps are much better quality than before. The mesh insert on the big hole where you put the filter to drain used to just fall through on my old one. Hasn't had an issue on this new one. In fact, the new one has sat with some oil in it for the past few months and hasn't leaked either. I like this revision much better than the old ones. They are no means 'sturdy' but definitely good for the home garage if you take care of your stuff.

 

[Fender1325]

why not? not that I do this way. lol

Only bc originaly one poster said make sure it doesnt slide down and cover the fill hole in the drain pan when draining. I always do the plug first to get the bulk of it out, replug, then take out the old filter.

 

[MG11068]

Thanks for all the suggestions guys I really appreciate it. The ones with the small grey screw in cap and the spout are giving me trouble. I was at autozone last night and they have one of these sitting around. I think I will get it a try and let yall know. Need to change out the oil this weekend since its actually going to warm up for a bit.

I was thinking about getting that one at some point down the road. So if you get it please let us know what you think of it.