Suitable oil drain pan recommendations?

[ianc]

Hi folks,

Stupid question, I know.

About 10 years ago I needed an oil drain pain and just stopped into Kragen and bought one. It was perfect. Very large capacity, very flat, and it had a built in flat funnel which threaded onto the top fill cap on the pan, which made emptying the oil tank almost painless.

Well, I moved about a month ago. I was all set to change my oil on Monday, went to get the drain pan and found the funnel part missing. I tore the garage apart looking for it and couldn't turn it up.

I stopped into Kragen again hoping to find another, but they've stopped carrying that particular model. I've checked Target, various hardware stores, etc., but can't find anything that would work well for a 911.

So my question is; what are you all using to drain your oil into and where did you get it?

I'm desperate to change my oil, so I need something quick. Any hot tips? Thanks for the help,

ianc

[DRACO A5OG]

You should know better than that, THERE ARE NO STUPID/SILLY QUESTIONS!!!

Large Open Pan about 4-5 inches tall walls, enough to hold 12 quarts and most importantly to catch the splatter.

The tank type is fancy but found that oil will splatter all over the place as soon as it hit the surface.

my 2 cents

[ianc]

Yes on the splatter. My old one is not open on the top, but closed off by means of two caps, one of which the funnel type device threads onto when removed. Very convenient for bringing the oil to the recycling facility since it's sealed.

No recommendations?

ianc

[84_Carrera]

I use a 5 gallon gas can for storage / transport to the local Autozone. I have an open-top one with a built in pour neck w/ cap on the end. The ones I've used open-top are actually for coolant, I think. I've always gotten them at Autozone. Blitz brand, $9



http://www.autozone.com/R,NONAPP72/store,5034/initialAction,accessoryProductDetail/shopping/accessoryProductDetail.htm

[3.2 CAB]

I use one of the black ones of the yellow type. It had an enclosed top. I used a hole saw to cut a 3" hole on the handle side area of the top. It works great, and it is still closed up enough to not spill over the lip when trying to dump the fluid into a storage receptacle. I found that the yellow ones, try to run over the side too easily when emptying the pan, and an un-modified black one has too small of hole in the top, to allow oil to drain as quick as it comes out of our 911's. That is why I use a hole saw and cut a 3" hole between the center opening and the side handle. It works great. Good luck!! Tony.

[tchanson]

See here as well:

Oil Drain Pan, Griot?









Tim

[Superman]

Most recycle places around here have a 5-gallon limit. Coincidentally, I have a five-gallong construction bucket. With a plastic lid that snaps fairly tight. I raise the car enough to get this bucket under the drain plugs. This way, the frightening flow from the tank doesn't scare me any more.

[Wavey]

I just use a tall 5-gallon bucket, like what drywall mud or paint comes in. Tall enough so I get no splatter. I jack up under the engine drain, throw a couple of jack stands under the torsion bar tube, pull the jack and use the bucket under the engine drain and tank drain.

[ianc]

Saints be praised, I found the missing piece!

I took a desperation trip back to my old house, and there it was tucked in a box in the garage. Hallelujah! This was a recent minor tragedy in my life.



This pan really is the balls because it's just so convenient. The funnel is big enough to catch the oil tank runoff with only some minor splatter when you open the drain, and flat enough to fit under the car without jacking, etc.

Made by a company called Wedco for anyone that's interested.

Thanks alot for all your recommendations!

Edited to say: Looks like Ace has it for $9.99: http://www.acehardwareoutlet.com/(x4zyqd45ie2lqx45gqianh55)/productdetails.aspx?sku=8020737&source=GoogleBase

ianc

[RWebb]

Ian, what's that yellow gizmo? does it pivot outward or something?

looks like it can seal the drain 'funnel' itself...

[ianc]

what's that yellow gizmo?

That's the funnel portion. It threads onto the fill hole on the top of the pan. When not in use, it snaps into the depression in the top of the pan. The yellow thing in the middle of the depression in the pic is the cap that goes on the hole the funnel threads onto, just like the one pictured on the side. Here's a pic (from the Ace link above) of the pan with the funnel in the storage location and both caps in place:



ianc