What to do with extra gas cans?

[madison069]

I've somehow got more gas cans then i need. I was just wondering what others was using these cans for beside storing gas in them?

 

[Zeke]

Not much. Used oil maybe?

 

[madison069]

Not much. Used oil maybe?

Thought about that, but I tend to use the 5qt jug when i do oil changes and I would take the old oil in them and tthrow the jug away.

But I just thought of those funnel collection sites that people build with PVC, that might be a good idea to put one of the can under it to collect the used oil.

 

[maxpower_hd]

I had the same issue. I just cut them up and threw them away. I did give one or two away first.

 

[nh_yota]

The most important question is - do they have a "spill proof" spout on them - and if so what kind?

 

[Chitown_hillbilly]

Are they metal, with a vent? If so I'll send my address, you can ship them to me. Hell I bet you could even sell plastic ones on Craigslist if they had a vent. The new ventless cans are a PITA.

 

[madison069]

ventless ****. Unless you buy the conversion kits!

 

[Leaflessshadetree]

What I've used gas cans for besides gas. Diesel, kerosene, fertilizer, insecticide, herbicide, water, various cleaners......

 

[FLUndertaker]

I have 10 five gallon pre-ban gas cans I won't part with for nothing. the new enviro-friendly cans are worthless.

 

[jd_1138]

You can donate them to the local Goodwill or Salvation Army.

 

[gungatim]

I just threw out 8 of 'em I didn't need. the ones with caps I take the caps and vents off to save for the others. they just take up space...but I still can't stop myself picking them up off the highway when I see one, or buying one for a quarter at a yard sale...

same with coolers...what do you do with 10 coolers, and a dozen various sizes of the playmate six and 12pack styles???

 

[bry@n]

I would just give them away.

I have one of the old school ventless cans and I love it. The rest are the vp racing cans. They are great.

 

[maxpower_hd]

The only three I kept were one larger 6 gallon with a manual screw vent and a nozzle that doesn't drip. It also has a rubber cap on the spout. That's my favorite. Then a very similar one that is only 2 gallon I keep for two stroke gas and the last one is a steel 5 gallon military type that you would see on the back of an old FJ Cruiser or safari vehicle. It's empty but too cool to get rid of.

 

[Jon_E]

Cans are good for ever - it's getting decent replacement nozzles that are a pain in the rear. I just give 'em away to the local swap shed at the dump. I have a couple of the new "No-Spill" cans and in spite of the expense, I love 'em.