Oil Drain Pan Suggestions

[jh_m5]

Hello All, I am in need of an oil drain pan, I have used a bucket for too long, its just too messy for me. I purchased a Blitz 10qt drain pain at a local store. First time the new pan leaked from both openings, very annoying. I really would like a pan i can close up and take the oil, cleanly, to a disposal center.
any advice?

 

[jerk_chicken]

Wish I could give you a valid rec- but I'm in Germany. I got one that's Liqui Moly branded. The drain basin is on the side, and it has a plug. Then there's another plug for the air vent, and a third, larger opening for the final draining into other containers. 10L, kind of cheap. I'll probably bring it back to the US on a container with me. I'm sure it's available under many names in the US. Just used it this past weekend on my car, which has an 8L capacity.

 

[kythri]

I use a N-model Fumoto Valve on my rides (N has a ****** that allows attachment of a hose).

Allows you to drain directly into a disposable container (I usually keep at least a couple of the 5-quart Mobil 1 empties around just for this).

http://www.quickoildrainvalve.com

 

[rocketman]

I use several different simple drain pans. I pour into an orange Home Depot bucket/w lid. When it gets full. I take it to the dump center and leave it. I go buy a new bucket.

 

[tube_guy]

I absolutely hate plastic oil drain pans. I have found that they never really clean up all that well. I use a shallow steel feed pan, which was made in the USA. We save our old clothes washing detergent bottles and pour the used motor oil in them, using a funnel, after an oil change. They are usually pretty leak-proof. Then the bottles go off to the recycling center. The pan I use is:

http://www.tractorsupply.com/webapp...10551_10001_48656_-1______?rFlag=true&cFlag=1

It reminds me of the pan my dad bought years ago that I grew up using. His was made from a heavier gauge steel, but they are very similar.

 

[MAD]

I have one of those Blitz ten quart drain pans. I just transfer the oil into empty washer fluid jugs for drop off at the recyclers. none of my cars take over 5 quarts, so it is pretty easy to empty when you don't fill it much over half way. The screen in the top is nice for draining filters and catching the drain plug. I would not even consider transporting it any real distance full though. The small screw on cap on mine does not seem to leak, but mine is not the original cap. I got my drain pan for free at the parts store because they had a bunch of them with no cap. Mine says "Tropicana" on it now.

 

[jh_m5]

Thank you for the reply's. I have some good news to report. I contacted Blitz VIA their web form. VERY fast response, a new pan is in the mail to my home. Even after I threw out the receipt and pan. So far they are making up for the leaky pan.

 

[jh_m5]

Just figured ide update my post, the drain cap on my blitz pan cracked today after about 5 oil changes. Time to look into a better option

 

[GT89mustang]

I just have a rectangular pan from walmart, holds like 15qts, has two drain holes in top, and a pour spout on the end to empty it. Was under $10. Works just fine for me.

 

[malibu101]

I just have a rectangular pan from walmart, holds like 15qts, has two drain holes in top, and a pour spout on the end to empty it. Was under $10. Works just fine for me.

I have the same. Use it, empty it into a 5 gallon container I got somewhere to take to dump, and then kick it into a dirty corner of the shop until needed again.

 

[benjamming]

Blitz 12-qt Oil Recycling Can seems to work pretty well.

I picked up a drain pan at NAPA that had an o-ring around the large mouth top opening.

I agree that Blitz typically *****. Who says you can't buy **** made in USA?

 

[nate379]

I have a big one I got at Walmart. Holds 4 gallons I think. I use the oil to start my fire when I burn the trash.

 

[Danglerb]

I have about a dozen of the cheap $2 plastic pans, a few Home Depot concrete mixing trays, and one big Blitz with a nozzle and screw on cap, and pour the old oil into empty milk jugs since recycle keeps the containers here.

The cheap plastic pans are what I put pulled parts into, big stuff into mixing trays, and mixing trays under stuff to catch spill.

 

[jamesemery728]

Blitz 12-qt Oil Recycling Can seems to work pretty well.

I picked up a drain pan at NAPA that had an o-ring around the large mouth top opening.

I agree that Blitz typically *****. Who says you can't buy **** made in USA?

+1 on the Blitz 12-qt Oil Recycling Can. Much easier to carry this to AutoZone and dump the oil in their recycle tank than trying to carry a Blitz oil drain pan horizontally, even with the caps on they leak all over the place.

 

[dwl2]

I use a N-model Fumoto Valve on my rides (N has a ****** that allows attachment of a hose).


Thank You!
What a great suggestion, a little pricey, but I believe "I gotta have one!".

 

[Michael_in_DE]

I have had good luck with this....except when I forget to take the big cap off!

"Why is the oil not going into the pan and just filling the cavity...OH ****!"

I also use the N typ fumoto valves. Super handy.

https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p...NBwg_ti6_VEdgBaf8jYaAiIKEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[Urambo Tauro]

I currently use a Blitz 11845, which has a removable cap on the spout, and a handle on the opposite end. Only thing I don't like about it is that there's no platform to rest a filter on to let it drain into the pan. I may make something out of steel wire to set inside there.

The drain pan I was using before that was AWFUL. Whatever you do, DO NOT buy one of these. It will not pour out in a clean manner. As you tilt the pan, and liquid reaches the "spout", it simultaneously overflows the edge of the pan around that "spout". So instead of pouring out in a nice stream, a sheet of oil about 3-4 inches wide comes out, no matter how slowly you tilt the pan. It's useless for pouring into a jug unless you have a nice big funnel.

 

[Skin]

Lisle with the spout.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000JFHMVQ/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[flying eyeball]

got this for 8.98 a few months ago

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0797MF37S/?tag=atomicindus08-20

haven't used it yet but these all seem to be the same.

 

[Psychwarfare]

I just use a 10qt open pan with a spout and pour the drained oil into a large jug that I believe is Blitz brand or similar. It has a large mouth and a gray cap.

Then use a few shop towels to wipe out the drain pan. Simple and reasonably neat.

Someday when I have a large garage and a lift, I'll get one of those self-contained rolling elevated pan/container contraptions I see on car shows

 

[Wamsutta]

Plastic mixing tubs. They're built pretty stout.

https://www.argeecorp.com/industrial-products/plastic-mixing-tubs.html

 

[M6erfan]

I wonder is the OP ever made a decision? Seeing as this thread is 9+ years old...

 

[sberry]

If I was in the burbs and had a car or 2 would find some local place to change the oil once a year with some high dollar synthetic and let them have the mess. We have a Ford dealer that has an oil change deal, they do a good job, have a wash bay for about 30$. The upsell isn't bad.
We got a full shop and my Dad pitters around and has them do it for a while warranties are in effect. As we got to work on them more and are in for service we are doing I snag up a filter for them once in a while.

 

[Eric29]

I’m in the burbs and I can’t justify paying $30+ for an oil change, especially when I always see deals for synthetic oil at about $2 a quart on this site. That’s just me, I guess.

And it is kind of amazing that a nine-year-old thread came back to life.

If I was in the burbs and had a car or 2 would find some local place to change the oil once a year with some high dollar synthetic and let them have the mess. We have a Ford dealer that has an oil change deal, they do a good job, have a wash bay for about 30$. The upsell isn't bad.
We got a full shop and my Dad pitters around and has them do it for a while warranties are in effect. As we got to work on them more and are in for service we are doing I snag up a filter for them once in a while.

 

[coljar]

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JJ63RNS/?tag=atomicindus08-20

This one works well.

 

[dsimatt]

www.amazon.com/Lisle-17942-Black-Pl...ocphy=9019122&hvtargid=pla-524262317749&psc=1

I have this pan and worth every penny, I empty it into 5 gallon containers and bring those to get emptied.

 

[TheLurker]

Since this thread is alive again.

I have a Fumoto N-valve on my truck but have since found Stahlbus' version (https://www.stahlbus-us.com/oil-drain-valve/oil-drain-valve/) and have this on all of my motorcycles.

 

[M6erfan]

...I really would like a pan i can close up and take the oil, cleanly, to a disposal center.
any advice?

Not only a 9 year old thread, but the OP asks for a non leaking oil container for transporting used oil.

So far, multiple posts showing open trays, pans, and Fumoto valves. Does anyone even read the OP?

 

[Punkinhead]

Not only a 9 year old thread, but the OP asks for a non leaking oil container for transporting used oil.

So far, multiple posts showing open trays, pans, and Fumoto valves. Does anyone even read the OP?

Most of the open pan suggestions say they drain into an open pan then pour into old jugs for transport. That's a reasonable solution.

 

[Eric29]

OP seems to be long gone. I just like all the information about alternatives that everyone is kind enough to provide.

Not only a 9 year old thread, but the OP asks for a non leaking oil container for transporting used oil.

So far, multiple posts showing open trays, pans, and Fumoto valves. Does anyone even read the OP?

 

[sberry]

I’m in the burbs and I can’t justify paying $30+ for an oil change, especially when I always see deals for synthetic oil at about $2 a quart on this site. That’s just me, I guess.

And it is kind of amazing that a nine-year-old thread came back to life.

They check the air tires, wash it, check fluids and change oil and filter. If the cost of 30$ is a deal breaker got to wonder if a guy can really afford to drive a car or if he makes 5$ an hour at work? One of the reasons to use premium oil is to be able to extend changes which is where the real savings and aggravation is at.
My neighbor girl actually breaks out in an anxiety attack, she has started living dangerously by stretching from 3500 to 5K. Gets out there in a snowmobile suit in 10 degree weather when the odometer gets close, Castrol Syntec. Did 35 oil changes to a truck, motor **** some little part anyway, I did 6 and it still runs, go figure.
Another bud the same, Mobil one is the only oil there is cause they use it in Corvettes,,, must be good for his car. In every 2 weeks at the time for a change, kind of misses the point.

 

[paulsomlo]

They check the air tires, wash it, check fluids and change oil and filter. If the cost of 30$ is a deal breaker got to wonder if a guy can really afford to drive a car or if he makes 5$ an hour at work? One of the reasons to use premium oil is to be able to extend changes which is where the real savings and aggravation is at.
My neighbor girl actually breaks out in an anxiety attack, she has started living dangerously by stretching from 3500 to 5K. Gets out there in a snowmobile suit in 10 degree weather when the odometer gets close, Castrol Syntec. Did 35 oil changes to a truck, motor **** some little part anyway, I did 6 and it still runs, go figure.
Another bud the same, Mobil one is the only oil there is cause they use it in Corvettes,,, must be good for his car. In every 2 weeks at the time for a change, kind of misses the point.

A friend of mine took his car to the Jeep dealer for an oil change. Even brought his own oil, Mobil1. He checked the oil after, says they didn't even change it. They probably took his Mobil1 home with them.

Another friend had her oil changed at Grease Monkey just prior to the two of us taking a trip together. Her oil light comes on, she stops the car. I get out, see a long wet spot on the dirt road. I walk a few hundred yards, there's her drain plug laying there in the middle of the road. One of those stories that I wouldn't believe, if I hadn't been a part of it.

The point? It's not about the money.

 

[bert1913]

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Plasgad-Black-Medium-Concrete-Mixing-Tub-887101C/205451550

 

[NWOhioChevyGuy]

I use a N-model Fumoto Valve on my rides (N has a ****** that allows attachment of a hose).

Allows you to drain directly into a disposable container (I usually keep at least a couple of the 5-quart Mobil 1 empties around just for this).

http://www.quickoildrainvalve.com

Fumoto valves on all the vehicles I do maintenance on - way to easy and clean way to drain the oil not to make the investment.

 

[exmaxima1]

I absolutely hate plastic oil drain pans. I have found that they never really clean up all that well. I use a shallow steel feed pan, which was made in the USA.

I've been using the same oval steel pan my parents gave me in 1972 when I started doing my own oil changes (it was already very old at that time!). It's white enamel and cleans up very easily. It looks much like the one in my pic.

 

[ChevyEFI]

Blitz 11845, which has a removable cap on the spout, and a handle on the opposite end. Only thing I don't like about it is that there's no platform to rest a filter on to let it drain into the pan. I may make something out of steel wire to set inside there.

Hazet 197N-1 Multifunctional drain pan has a small pour spout on the side (not capped) and an elevated filter stand. Mine is on the way from KCT.

I have been using a galvanized pan from Napa, pouring back into a plastic bucket, or into a funnel and the oil jugs, and recycling at the auto parts chain stores, for 15years.

I also picked up a new plastic bucket, which is taller, and works for draining, but not for dripping from filter boss and drain at the same time.

I think the Hazet will do what I need and save a step.

 

[jdlong]

I got this at Orielly and really like it
https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/b/flotool-3939/tools---equipment-16488/mechanics-tools-16816/oil---lube-tools-16607/drip---drain-pans-17327/1901b3722e0b/hopkins-flotool-oil-drain-pan/05080/4379825?q=Drip+&pos=46

 

[mikegt4]

I have a Rubbermaid drain pan (like the one in the photo) that I bought probably more than 30 years ago. They haven't made them for at least 20 years. It has a mount inside to drain the filter and an excellent spout with cap for draining. My lid doesn't screw on anymore as the plastic has shrunk over time but I just pour the oil into a 2.5 gal. oil jug that my tractor trans oil came in and give it to my son who dumps it at the dealership that he works for.

 

[Qualitytools]

Lisle with the spout.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000JFHMVQ/?tag=atomicindus08-20

got this for 8.98 a few months ago

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0797MF37S/?tag=atomicindus08-20

haven't used it yet but these all seem to be the same.

Those 2 look like the one Hazet makes. I wonder which manufacturer was the original, or better yet who makes it for the various companies to use under their own name.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001BB6AQA/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[Qualitytools]

I have a Rubbermaid drain pan (like the one in the photo) that I bought probably more than 30 years ago. They haven't made them for at least 20 years. It has a mount inside to drain the filter and an excellent spout with cap for draining. My lid doesn't screw on anymore as the plastic has shrunk over time but I just pour the oil into a 2.5 gal. oil jug that my tractor trans oil came in and give it to my son who dumps it at the dealership that he works for.

I have 2 of those Rubbermaid ones that I also have had for a LONG time! I lost the seal on one of them but I am just careful when I use them so not to spill from the spout with the cap on.