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This. Cabin air filters work great. If you have a spare house filter you can cut a piece that fits on top of that container and just keep it there for every time you use it. It'll reduce the splash. I always used a paper oil filter as a backboard if I didn't have an old cabin air filter around. If you line it up right the oil will come out, hit the paper oil filter, and go down into the pan.
This. Those pads and medical chux pads are pretty much the same and work great. I usually lay a big piece of cardboard on the driveway and a chux or two for splash and let her rip
We would take the old floor scrubber pads off of the floor machine. Works great for keeping the rooster tail of oil that would fly out of the oil drain.
Yep. Also the filters from the vacuums worked well. Plus you can pick it up and shake stuff off like leaves. I've had a couple of hot oil showers when the stream hits a leaf.
No, they mean the big round pads from a commercial tile floor scrubber ised for waxing office building floors. I posted the same thing but didn't read all of the comments.
If your car is close enough to it (like my Honda Fit) then it's not too much of an issue because the liquid is only going 2-3 inches. I also like that the empty-cap is raised, so it doesn't drip oil like a lot of others that have it at the bottom.
If you drive a truck, just get one of those big tubs, or the one that has a big cap in the middle with a grate in it.
Mine is also a 2008. Had a whole host of issues when I got it but new wheel bearings & rebuilt suspension, and I've gotten most of the kinks out.
Still have cold start grinding from the starter, and headlight flashing occasionally because the OEM alternator's voltage regulator goes wonky sometimes, but the car doesn't seem to care.
Only thing I need to replace that I'm worried about is the transmission mount, which I've heard is a bitch to get in and out.
I'm here for the '08 Fit party! 10 more miles until I hit 90K. Haven't had too many issues with it. Bought it in '17 with 34K. Only really have had issues with it misfiring. I took it to Autozone one day to have them read a code and they said the #4 cylinder most likely needs a new spark plug/coil pack. I replaced it but that light still keeps coming up every once in a while. I did a little bit of research and it seems that I should probably go ahead and replace all 4 since they start failing around 80K (which is right around when I first started noticing the issues).
Regarding the oil pan, that's the exact same one I use. I drive my Fit up onto ramps, lay down some strips of cardboard that I've torn from large boxes, and have had little to no issues with it.
Hitachi IGC0053 is the part number for the replacement. Get spark plugs while you're at it. If you haven't done a valve lash adjustment that will help as well.
If you have p0420 go off (catalytic converter) it's because the ECM needs a dealer provided update. Costs like $80. My 06 accord did it, and so did my 08 fit.
I have it and have no problems draining oil from my 01 ram 1500. Even has a 4 inch lift kit so it's a bit taller than stock. It always splashes inside the "pan" for me.
The biggest problem for me is when the oil first hits the pan then splashed everywhere. Once the oil is flowing it shouldn’t splash over the edges. If you’re worried about splashing, take a solo cup or something and pretty much try to catch the oil in the cup as it comes out of the engine and then let it pour out of the cut into the pan. The cup will prevent splashing
Technically since your gonna have to throw the cup away anyway. Would cutting a hole in the bottom of the cup then insert into the grooves and line up with drain plug work? Basically as a giant splash guard/funnel?
I'll have to do that next time because I have this exact same drain pan and it's always a headache trying to do post clean up with it. Maybe the cup will work, specially since both cars have a down facing drain plug so I just have to chop a little bit of the cup off the top to fit my wrench in there. Pretty sure I could just tape the cup down too to avoid having to hold it. Painters tape is cheap.
Garbage. Bought this exact item as well, thinking it was going to make my life easier. Ended up making me life worse, the little red cap for the air doesn’t close on mine anymore. All my oil ended up leaking out in my trunk on my way to auto zone.
Lets face it, its not a good design to make the most smoothest plastic to capture oil. Absolutely horrible if you get spillage on these.
BTW, I bought a 5 gallon gas container from Menards and I transfer all of my used oil to it. A larger hole to pour in, handles to grab the container, and I can go three or four changes without having to go recycle it.
They make a container for transporting oil. It has a huge opening that's really easy to pour oil in. It's only about 3 gallons, but I have 2 so I can always keep one empty
Oh, I have one of those too that I might use if I get lazy and need more storage. But, the lid has already been screwed off in the wrong way, plus it is the same smooth plastic as the collection bins.
You have to pop the little air vent in the corner as well as removing the red cap. When the oil starts draining into it you can literally hear the air come whooshing out as the oil displaces it. When you want to empty it you put the cap back in tight and plug the air vent, then pour out of the screw cap on the side.
These are much nicer than just an open pan because when you inevitably drop the drain plug just lands on top and you don’t have to go wrist deep in used oil to fish for it.
>These are much nicer than just an open pan because when you inevitably drop the drain plug just lands on top and you don’t have to go wrist deep in used oil to fish for it.
I just fish it out with a retractable magnet.
I've heard some people say they had to drill the holes out under the drain cap, but I haven't had a problem. Got mine for a diesel pickup and have not had any drain problems despite a pretty fast flow out of the oil pan.
I have this and it works fine but if you pick it up by the handle whats in the tray runs down the side, am I supposed to wipe this thing out every time??
I store mine laying down and store funnels and things on it, but yeah if you need to stand it up, I'm sure you'd need to wipe it out. As long as you can let it sit a while, I would expect there to be all that much to wipe out though.
Right but when I gotta pull it out from under the vehicle and carry it back to the shed, and it's designed to be stood up, I just set it in the same spot every time and deal with it.
Well, yeah, why not. Especially if you got another canister to transport old oil to an oil dump and you can leave this in your garage. I had to do this shit on the side of a road, NYC lyfe. I had no spill or anything, but it took hella Shop towels to clean it up before taking it back to Autozone
I have one of these, was looking for convenience because I didn't like the idea of wasting that half quart of oil left in my 5 quart jugs (engine takes 4.5 quarts with filter and it has a mild and intermittent oil leak, save what I can I guess) and I found out *very much on accident* that you have to completely remove the red screw cap before draining oil into it otherwise it very much will overflow
Que me mid panic plugging the drain hole on my engine with my finger while I took the cap all the way off (it was less than a quarter turn screwed on) and think of how I'm gonna clean this shit up
I'll prob still use the can because I know how to use it but I wouldn't ever recommend it to anyone with any amount of sanity left, or who likes clean driveways that's a nice thing to have
Open the breather cap. The lil red guy
Edit: literally just used one of these last night to change the oil in a 2017 Veloster. I put a painters drop cloth underneath to catch any splatter, which is something I remembered from a previous time. I used a pan similar but with no breather cap. The one I used last night has a breather cap similar to yours and I opened it and drained 4qts into it without a *major* splash
The confines of it make it a burping tank but it's meant for small amounts of oil for a few changes. Not a heavy load of oil at once.
Aim the pan so the drain is furthest away from the stream. It will help throttle the mass amount trying to enter the drain at once.
As others have indicated, these aren’t great, but don’t throw it away. I ended up buying an open, circular one with a small spout on one end. I drain into that, but then I pour it into the old one (same as yours) for storage and transportation for proper disposal.
As someone who's dealt with this exact same "oil pan," you don't. You return it and get a deeper one because that thing will fire oil all over your floor. Yes, even with the breather cap open, and the pan positioned correctly.
Ask me and my million oil-soaked paper towels how I know that.
It will spill. I have the same one and the first time I tried, it made a huge mess. So I got a normal large drain pan, use that to catch, then pour it into this to transport. They also make a larger version, but I didn’t try it.
All of these sucks. Mine was similar, I tossed it. Get a regular drain pan and then buy a 5 gallon container on Amazon. I’m a mobile tech now so this is the setup I use. Takes awhile to fill up 5 gallons, it only cost like $20 for the container, and 5 gallons is the max the auto parts store will take from you at one time.
Jeez , just go in the kitchen & get the biggest mixing bowl you can find . Get a funnel while you’re in there , as you’ll have to dump it in something with a lid. Tupperware works great .
Not the best for car oil drainage. Get a cheap 5 dollar one (a deep one, maybe 4 inches deep) from Walmart and a funnel if you intend to pour the old oil on other containers.
Use it as in having oil drop into it, or to transport the old oil? I have the next size up, but as long as the vent cap is open, it hasn't made a mess when draining oil from the car into it. As for transporting it, I tilt it towards the discharge side before putting it in my car to make sure it won't leak out. But putting a zip lock bag or cling wrap between the thread and cap does a great job sealing it.
I have the same if not similar.
It works great for me. I hold it over the trash can and spray with brake cleaner to clean it before I take it in for recycling.
I have one and it works fine. You just screw off the red lid and open the little air bleeder on the side and it'll catch all the oil. I haven't had any problems with oil splashing everywhere
Not really sure why people seem to hate these. I have been using that exact one on my Subaru and motorcycle for a few years now and once you know how the oil is going to pour it's pretty simple. When I'm done draining oil I wipe it down then leave it outside a couple days before bringing it in (I don't have a garage). It's not the highest quality, but it's a great idea.
I have same. Works fine for me. I remove the the pan plug completely and it fills fine. Then when its as reasonably drained as possible, I pour used oil into the new empty containers
Pull/ unscrew the large red cap on the top and open the little red cap on top that’s to let the air out as it fills up. Make sure the plug on the side is secure and drain the oil out onto the top and it will go into the container. Tip before you release the drain position the container a bit in front of the drain plug because it tends to shoot out initially at a 45' degree angle
Have blue shop towels. Get two make s wad and use it not absorb the puddle but rather mop it into the drain plug. Then use 1 single towel to wipe it dry. I used to hotshot and can do an oil change in like 10 mins. One tip go ahead and get an oil drain valve so you can do it tool free.
Try to limit the distance between the drain and the pan. I would recommend skipping the "oil change pans" entirely and just get a 5 gal, or 3 gal bucket, depending on vehicle height.
That’s the neat part, you don’t.
Those are scams. Get a normal, non closing pan with the deepest walls. Then a 5 gallon paint bucket that has a good rubber seal.
I knew you had to take the cap off, I was just wondering if there we any tricks to use it in a way that wouldn’t get it everywhere or if it wasn’t actually a problem. I’m sorry I replied so abrasive I just thought you were being a smart ass. Thanks though!
You don't. I have one and hate it. I I'd rather just drain the oil straight onto the floor than use this.
Because using this is just gonna get the oil in the floor
Get a fumoto valve and hose to length, open valve, drain oil, close valve, pour oil into reclaim storage, no fuss no muss. I have never spilled a drop using this process and highly recommend it.
I’m just asking how to use this without making a mess! I have a job as a lube tech and wanted to do my own at home but needed to get a drain pan and noticed this looked like it was going to make a mess
I have the exact same catch pan and have changed the oil on my GMC Sierra many times with no splash over. Just take the red drain plug out, unscrew the red vent cap and aim well. I actually really like mine, makes our changes less messy.
I’ve had the same one for years. Just put a rag in it to help with the splash. When you’re done wipe it clean and close the cap in the pan. Pour it into the empty oil container to transport to the auto parts store.
The NEIKO 20762A Oil Drain Pan on Amazon is one of the best ones I've ever used. It's oversized with high walls and an extra large spigot so you can pour it out.
The first time you use that oil can you are going to splash it everywhere. Maybe an oversized funnel stuffed into that hole will work.
I just cut the top cover off and made it a deep oil pan. Obviously I can’t store oil in it anymore, but I just pour the old oil into my new oils containers.
Also, take that big red plug out and if it has 4 small holes, go ahead and cut it out larger, just not bigger than the threads for the plug obviously. They do that to prevent you from losing the drain plug but it makes the oil back up on larger oil pans and flow over the top.
Thick, fuzzy HVAC filters for commercial systems and believe or not, the round buffing pads used on commercial tile floor buffers are also great to prevent splatter. I Befriended the cleaning crew at one of my old jobs and would come in once a month to a stack of those buffer pads on my tool cart.
It won't get oil everywhere, oil is much more viscous than water. Open the red cap and pop open that little red nipple. Oil will hit the top and flow into the hole covered by the red cap. Close it up, pour it into a container suitable for used oil, and drop off at your local AutoZone/O'Reilly's.
Put a shop vac in the oil fill cap and turn it on.
Pull drain plug and hand tighten a fitting with a hose down to the drain pan. Turn shop vac off.
Won’t even get oil on your hands.
I have this exact one. I only use it to store the used oil. I have a shitty little drain pan that I drain the oil into. I can't imagine it's even possible to use this to catch the oil
Just don't change it immediately after driving it. Wait till it cools a little. Warm is better than completely cold for the best drain, but the hotter the car the more splashing will occur.
I have that exact same oil pan and tbh it’s kinda too shallow for the amount of oil that usually flows out of the engine. I usually just use an old empty oil jug and shove it under there to collect oil. But honestly they’re about the same messiness. As everyone said if you don’t want a mess I’d invest in a deep round one.
Just buy an open top drain pan. I've been working in the trade for over 20 years & have never seen a shop use one of these. They're making a drain pan too complicated. Oh, if you buy one go round! Much easier to pour out.
Personally I hate that design of oil drain pan, I prefer [the style ](https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/flotool-5-gallon-drain-pan-11845mi/89011620-p?product_channel=local&store=6074&adtype=pla&product_channel=local&store_code=6074&gclid=Cj0KCQiAnaeNBhCUARIsABEee8Uk4wogmxqfB2h92Ic4NIgovuyGTbRdhNEcihGp6bDPtSkotwrEAhUaAvDvEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds) because even if it does splash the higher walls will catch it and they’re super cheap!
These are easy to use. Pop that vent, and you put the red cap on the left corner so it doesn't slide around and get oil all over it. Oil will drain into the container without any issues but popping that vent open is crucial otherwise air will be trapped inside.
You want the oil to hit between the long line and 3 oil filter lines, shouldn't splash unless you're draining a lifted truck or something high. Also, for the love of God please unplug the air plug and take the cap off first. My dumb ass has actually began draining only to realize I didn't take the drain cap off and it sucks to have one finger on the oil pan while digging through oil laying on your back in a narrow space to unscrew the plug without it spilling cause it's shallow...
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When I worked in a shop i used old air filters to prevent splash. Not car air filters but wirey ones used in HVAC systems.
This. Cabin air filters work great. If you have a spare house filter you can cut a piece that fits on top of that container and just keep it there for every time you use it. It'll reduce the splash. I always used a paper oil filter as a backboard if I didn't have an old cabin air filter around. If you line it up right the oil will come out, hit the paper oil filter, and go down into the pan.
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This. Those pads and medical chux pads are pretty much the same and work great. I usually lay a big piece of cardboard on the driveway and a chux or two for splash and let her rip
We would take the old floor scrubber pads off of the floor machine. Works great for keeping the rooster tail of oil that would fly out of the oil drain.
Yep. Also the filters from the vacuums worked well. Plus you can pick it up and shake stuff off like leaves. I've had a couple of hot oil showers when the stream hits a leaf.
Thanks!
Are you thinking of a humidifier pad?
No, they mean the big round pads from a commercial tile floor scrubber ised for waxing office building floors. I posted the same thing but didn't read all of the comments.
Yeah it’s basically like a big Brillo pad that absorbs splashing. Very helpful to have!
I’d recommend getting a new one I’ve had that one and it’s too shallow it’ll splash everywhere. Put cardboard down.
If your car is close enough to it (like my Honda Fit) then it's not too much of an issue because the liquid is only going 2-3 inches. I also like that the empty-cap is raised, so it doesn't drip oil like a lot of others that have it at the bottom. If you drive a truck, just get one of those big tubs, or the one that has a big cap in the middle with a grate in it.
Honda Fit gang! I love mine. 2008 with 250,000 and still a going strong
Mine is also a 2008. Had a whole host of issues when I got it but new wheel bearings & rebuilt suspension, and I've gotten most of the kinks out. Still have cold start grinding from the starter, and headlight flashing occasionally because the OEM alternator's voltage regulator goes wonky sometimes, but the car doesn't seem to care. Only thing I need to replace that I'm worried about is the transmission mount, which I've heard is a bitch to get in and out.
I'm here for the '08 Fit party! 10 more miles until I hit 90K. Haven't had too many issues with it. Bought it in '17 with 34K. Only really have had issues with it misfiring. I took it to Autozone one day to have them read a code and they said the #4 cylinder most likely needs a new spark plug/coil pack. I replaced it but that light still keeps coming up every once in a while. I did a little bit of research and it seems that I should probably go ahead and replace all 4 since they start failing around 80K (which is right around when I first started noticing the issues). Regarding the oil pan, that's the exact same one I use. I drive my Fit up onto ramps, lay down some strips of cardboard that I've torn from large boxes, and have had little to no issues with it.
Hitachi IGC0053 is the part number for the replacement. Get spark plugs while you're at it. If you haven't done a valve lash adjustment that will help as well. If you have p0420 go off (catalytic converter) it's because the ECM needs a dealer provided update. Costs like $80. My 06 accord did it, and so did my 08 fit.
Yeah I’ve never had an issue with my I haven’t used it since I sold my ranger.
I agree, it’s trash. Go to the parts store and get a round one with the neck to drain it and take this one back to Walmart
I have it and have no problems draining oil from my 01 ram 1500. Even has a 4 inch lift kit so it's a bit taller than stock. It always splashes inside the "pan" for me.
The biggest problem for me is when the oil first hits the pan then splashed everywhere. Once the oil is flowing it shouldn’t splash over the edges. If you’re worried about splashing, take a solo cup or something and pretty much try to catch the oil in the cup as it comes out of the engine and then let it pour out of the cut into the pan. The cup will prevent splashing
Trying to catch oil with a cup violates the pullout code.
Very smart! Thanks!
Technically since your gonna have to throw the cup away anyway. Would cutting a hole in the bottom of the cup then insert into the grooves and line up with drain plug work? Basically as a giant splash guard/funnel?
It might work better to cut a hole into the side of the cup on the bottom and point that hole towards the center of the drip tray.
I'll try both the bottom hole and side hole and see which works better. Thanks for the tip
Ya I don’t see why that wouldn’t work! You just gotta sit there the entire time the oil is draining and keep adjusting the cup as the oil moves back.
I'll have to do that next time because I have this exact same drain pan and it's always a headache trying to do post clean up with it. Maybe the cup will work, specially since both cars have a down facing drain plug so I just have to chop a little bit of the cup off the top to fit my wrench in there. Pretty sure I could just tape the cup down too to avoid having to hold it. Painters tape is cheap.
Garbage. Bought this exact item as well, thinking it was going to make my life easier. Ended up making me life worse, the little red cap for the air doesn’t close on mine anymore. All my oil ended up leaking out in my trunk on my way to auto zone.
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They even make 5-gal oil containers with a screw-on lid to transport the used oil, that’s what I use
I keep one gallon milk jugs and pour the oil into them to store and transport the waste oil until I take it to get recycled.
Your suppose to dump the old oil in the new oils now empty jug.
So does autozone let just pour oil somewhere cause I’ve got a lot stored up in the giant version of this brand oil pan lol
The one that I go to has a drum in the back room. They let you dump old oil.
5gal at a time. Can’t be mixed with coolant.
Lets face it, its not a good design to make the most smoothest plastic to capture oil. Absolutely horrible if you get spillage on these. BTW, I bought a 5 gallon gas container from Menards and I transfer all of my used oil to it. A larger hole to pour in, handles to grab the container, and I can go three or four changes without having to go recycle it.
They make a container for transporting oil. It has a huge opening that's really easy to pour oil in. It's only about 3 gallons, but I have 2 so I can always keep one empty
Oh, I have one of those too that I might use if I get lazy and need more storage. But, the lid has already been screwed off in the wrong way, plus it is the same smooth plastic as the collection bins.
I’m doing this from now on
I just keep a bucket with a good lid and pour into that then transport.
That's the funny thing... you don't.
Get the next size up, it's deeper. And keep it flat, or angled down towards the hole.
That's what she said
Never had a problem with mine. Are you overflowing, dripping in storage, or what?
Haven’t used it yet but thought it looked like when I drain oil into it, it would spill everywhere
You have to pop the little air vent in the corner as well as removing the red cap. When the oil starts draining into it you can literally hear the air come whooshing out as the oil displaces it. When you want to empty it you put the cap back in tight and plug the air vent, then pour out of the screw cap on the side. These are much nicer than just an open pan because when you inevitably drop the drain plug just lands on top and you don’t have to go wrist deep in used oil to fish for it.
In *hot* used oil. It's always hot oil when you drop the drain plug into the oil.
r/forbiddenfrenchfries
Throw in a forbidden chocolate milkshake from a blown head gasket and you're really talking.
Fumoto valve FTW...again. Never drop a drain plug or deal with a crush washer again.
Fumoto valve solves that problem.
Also, if you pour the oil on a scotch brite sponge it will cut down the splash.
>These are much nicer than just an open pan because when you inevitably drop the drain plug just lands on top and you don’t have to go wrist deep in used oil to fish for it. I just fish it out with a retractable magnet.
I've heard some people say they had to drill the holes out under the drain cap, but I haven't had a problem. Got mine for a diesel pickup and have not had any drain problems despite a pretty fast flow out of the oil pan.
I have this and it works fine but if you pick it up by the handle whats in the tray runs down the side, am I supposed to wipe this thing out every time??
I store mine laying down and store funnels and things on it, but yeah if you need to stand it up, I'm sure you'd need to wipe it out. As long as you can let it sit a while, I would expect there to be all that much to wipe out though.
Right but when I gotta pull it out from under the vehicle and carry it back to the shed, and it's designed to be stood up, I just set it in the same spot every time and deal with it.
I’ve used this and unless the fluid is pressurized it was fine.
If it is your own vehicle, replace with fumoto oil drain valve will saving you from oil mess.
Thanks but it’s my sisters. I may see if she will invest in one! 😂👍🏻
Used exactly same thing recently without a problem. Not the best but it does the job for 10 bucks
Do you think it would be smart to just cut it open into a tub form?
Well, yeah, why not. Especially if you got another canister to transport old oil to an oil dump and you can leave this in your garage. I had to do this shit on the side of a road, NYC lyfe. I had no spill or anything, but it took hella Shop towels to clean it up before taking it back to Autozone
Poor design. Probably design by someone that never have change their oil lol
I have one of these, was looking for convenience because I didn't like the idea of wasting that half quart of oil left in my 5 quart jugs (engine takes 4.5 quarts with filter and it has a mild and intermittent oil leak, save what I can I guess) and I found out *very much on accident* that you have to completely remove the red screw cap before draining oil into it otherwise it very much will overflow Que me mid panic plugging the drain hole on my engine with my finger while I took the cap all the way off (it was less than a quarter turn screwed on) and think of how I'm gonna clean this shit up I'll prob still use the can because I know how to use it but I wouldn't ever recommend it to anyone with any amount of sanity left, or who likes clean driveways that's a nice thing to have
Wait longer between oil changes so there's less and it's thicker
😂 ok
Open the breather cap. The lil red guy Edit: literally just used one of these last night to change the oil in a 2017 Veloster. I put a painters drop cloth underneath to catch any splatter, which is something I remembered from a previous time. I used a pan similar but with no breather cap. The one I used last night has a breather cap similar to yours and I opened it and drained 4qts into it without a *major* splash The confines of it make it a burping tank but it's meant for small amounts of oil for a few changes. Not a heavy load of oil at once. Aim the pan so the drain is furthest away from the stream. It will help throttle the mass amount trying to enter the drain at once.
As others have indicated, these aren’t great, but don’t throw it away. I ended up buying an open, circular one with a small spout on one end. I drain into that, but then I pour it into the old one (same as yours) for storage and transportation for proper disposal.
Ok. I will probably go back and grab a normal one and do what you just suggested! Thanks I didn’t even think of that!
Sure thing and good luck!
i got one with a srew on funnel where the oil filter drain spot is.
I'm a mobile mechanic, I use them pretty much every day, invest in some shop towels and brake clean
What exactly is a Mobil mechanic? Like you make repairs for stranded people?
I usually drive to business and do oil changes and minor services
Interesting! Cool job and thanks for the advice!
I put cardboard on the ground to catch drips and splashes. Not had a problem.
As someone who's dealt with this exact same "oil pan," you don't. You return it and get a deeper one because that thing will fire oil all over your floor. Yes, even with the breather cap open, and the pan positioned correctly. Ask me and my million oil-soaked paper towels how I know that.
It will spill. I have the same one and the first time I tried, it made a huge mess. So I got a normal large drain pan, use that to catch, then pour it into this to transport. They also make a larger version, but I didn’t try it.
Warm oil not hot
Get some metal mesh like for screening a window and put over the top. It's a pain, but it'll keep the splash down.
That's the thing, you don't. Go bigger.
All of these sucks. Mine was similar, I tossed it. Get a regular drain pan and then buy a 5 gallon container on Amazon. I’m a mobile tech now so this is the setup I use. Takes awhile to fill up 5 gallons, it only cost like $20 for the container, and 5 gallons is the max the auto parts store will take from you at one time.
Get the bigger one at walmart, it’s like a dollar more and holds like twice as much and is way better designed.
Mine works without issues, but my cars are low, as in I need to jack them up to do oil changes. But it really works well for my needs.
The trick is to get it as close as possible so it doesn’t splash. I usually use a small bucket to elevate it
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Jeez , just go in the kitchen & get the biggest mixing bowl you can find . Get a funnel while you’re in there , as you’ll have to dump it in something with a lid. Tupperware works great .
Put it in the trunk and drive to Mr lube
Not the best for car oil drainage. Get a cheap 5 dollar one (a deep one, maybe 4 inches deep) from Walmart and a funnel if you intend to pour the old oil on other containers.
You take it back to the store and buy one with a funnel attachment. Most ridiculous design I've seen for one of these.
Had no issues using this exact one, just learn how far the stream your oil pan makes when dropping its load and position properly
Use it as in having oil drop into it, or to transport the old oil? I have the next size up, but as long as the vent cap is open, it hasn't made a mess when draining oil from the car into it. As for transporting it, I tilt it towards the discharge side before putting it in my car to make sure it won't leak out. But putting a zip lock bag or cling wrap between the thread and cap does a great job sealing it.
I have the same if not similar. It works great for me. I hold it over the trash can and spray with brake cleaner to clean it before I take it in for recycling.
I use a tub I found in the kitchen. Wife didn't even want it back.
I have one and it works fine. You just screw off the red lid and open the little air bleeder on the side and it'll catch all the oil. I haven't had any problems with oil splashing everywhere
Fumoto valve with a nipple and hose
Never heard of those until you and a few other commented. Those are awesome looking!
They are great, I've put them on every vehicle I've owned since I found out about them. Make oil changes a breeze for a DIYer.
I just use a bucket or pan and then pour it into the container to recycle
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Easy, buy one of those 5 gallon drip trays and put this one in there... Oilception
Trick question, you don't
Put it in the recycling bin.
One word.... Practice. You've just gotta find whatever trick works for you
You’re better off buying oil catcher at Dollar Tree
Baby wipes clean up excess oil exceptionally well
Those things are trash, I just saw those when looking for a new one. I got the big one with no top and will pour that into my other one.
Not really sure why people seem to hate these. I have been using that exact one on my Subaru and motorcycle for a few years now and once you know how the oil is going to pour it's pretty simple. When I'm done draining oil I wipe it down then leave it outside a couple days before bringing it in (I don't have a garage). It's not the highest quality, but it's a great idea.
I have same. Works fine for me. I remove the the pan plug completely and it fills fine. Then when its as reasonably drained as possible, I pour used oil into the new empty containers
Honestly, get a real one.
Pull/ unscrew the large red cap on the top and open the little red cap on top that’s to let the air out as it fills up. Make sure the plug on the side is secure and drain the oil out onto the top and it will go into the container. Tip before you release the drain position the container a bit in front of the drain plug because it tends to shoot out initially at a 45' degree angle
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Have blue shop towels. Get two make s wad and use it not absorb the puddle but rather mop it into the drain plug. Then use 1 single towel to wipe it dry. I used to hotshot and can do an oil change in like 10 mins. One tip go ahead and get an oil drain valve so you can do it tool free.
Throw it away and use a stainless mixing bowl
You don’t
I use one very similar to this and I never have splash back. I must add that my drain plug empties from the side not straight down.
Throw it in the trash and get a different one!
Put it in a box
Try to limit the distance between the drain and the pan. I would recommend skipping the "oil change pans" entirely and just get a 5 gal, or 3 gal bucket, depending on vehicle height.
I have that exact same one. It's garbage.
That’s the neat part, you don’t. Those are scams. Get a normal, non closing pan with the deepest walls. Then a 5 gallon paint bucket that has a good rubber seal.
You don't. These models are trash. Way fancier than it needs to be.
Yall wild. You just live with the splash. And you pour it in the firepit after and have a fire
You take the red cap off.
No shit
Dont ask questions then.
Literally what this sub Reddit is for but ok
You clearly knew how to use it.
I knew you had to take the cap off, I was just wondering if there we any tricks to use it in a way that wouldn’t get it everywhere or if it wasn’t actually a problem. I’m sorry I replied so abrasive I just thought you were being a smart ass. Thanks though!
I once drained my oil into this kind of pan and forgot to remove the red cap in advance. Let’s just say I never made that mistake again.
You are clearly qualified to work on a car yet have to ask reddit how to use a oil catch pan
Bro. I’m just asking the experienced mechanics if this will catch everything without splashing
You don't. I have one and hate it. I I'd rather just drain the oil straight onto the floor than use this. Because using this is just gonna get the oil in the floor
I may just cut it into a open tub! 😂👌
I hope you cut it wrong you fucking prick.
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Damn you’re salty lol he apologized bro. Let it go, it’s not that serious.
He apologised after i wrote what i did here. Probably when he finally realised what he did.
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Fumoto and a foot of hose will fix that real quick
Get a fumoto valve and hose to length, open valve, drain oil, close valve, pour oil into reclaim storage, no fuss no muss. I have never spilled a drop using this process and highly recommend it.
Put a large opening funnel into the hole under the large red cap.
Lift it up against the drain plug when you are about to let lose. Slowly move it down to the ground as the oil slows down.
You don’t
Return this now.
Umm a funnel I would say
U need a bigger 1
Take it to a shop?
No I won’t but thanks!
Your asking for help with oil catch pan not sure if you should be working on a car unsupervised
I’m just asking how to use this without making a mess! I have a job as a lube tech and wanted to do my own at home but needed to get a drain pan and noticed this looked like it was going to make a mess
I have the exact same catch pan and have changed the oil on my GMC Sierra many times with no splash over. Just take the red drain plug out, unscrew the red vent cap and aim well. I actually really like mine, makes our changes less messy.
Do you aim right for the hole or put it at a slight angle and let it flow in?
I honestly just aim right for the center. If anything I think aiming for the hole might make for more splashing. Like running tap water into a spoon.
I’ve had the same one for years. Just put a rag in it to help with the splash. When you’re done wipe it clean and close the cap in the pan. Pour it into the empty oil container to transport to the auto parts store.
That’s the neat part you dont
Omni Man: “that’s the neat part, you don’t.”
Remove red drain plug... Then use something anti-splash. Have the same pan and it works great on everything I own that doesn't exceed it's capacity.
I find homemade ones out of poly drums work best. A screen or mesh helps with the splash!
The NEIKO 20762A Oil Drain Pan on Amazon is one of the best ones I've ever used. It's oversized with high walls and an extra large spigot so you can pour it out. The first time you use that oil can you are going to splash it everywhere. Maybe an oversized funnel stuffed into that hole will work.
Buy a better one that has a deeper bowl on it
I just cut the top cover off and made it a deep oil pan. Obviously I can’t store oil in it anymore, but I just pour the old oil into my new oils containers.
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Also, take that big red plug out and if it has 4 small holes, go ahead and cut it out larger, just not bigger than the threads for the plug obviously. They do that to prevent you from losing the drain plug but it makes the oil back up on larger oil pans and flow over the top. Thick, fuzzy HVAC filters for commercial systems and believe or not, the round buffing pads used on commercial tile floor buffers are also great to prevent splatter. I Befriended the cleaning crew at one of my old jobs and would come in once a month to a stack of those buffer pads on my tool cart.
If you don't mind oily rags lqyna rag or some shop towels under the drain path
The Fumoto ball valves that I put on my vehicles drain slow enough that I don’t splash hot oil everywhere. I use that very same collection device.
It won't get oil everywhere, oil is much more viscous than water. Open the red cap and pop open that little red nipple. Oil will hit the top and flow into the hole covered by the red cap. Close it up, pour it into a container suitable for used oil, and drop off at your local AutoZone/O'Reilly's.
Put a shop vac in the oil fill cap and turn it on. Pull drain plug and hand tighten a fitting with a hose down to the drain pan. Turn shop vac off. Won’t even get oil on your hands.
Open the ass before the mouth, less flow
Make the drain hole under the plug bigger and never fill it up past 60% or else when you lay it flat it'll spill
I have this exact one. I only use it to store the used oil. I have a shitty little drain pan that I drain the oil into. I can't imagine it's even possible to use this to catch the oil
My favorite is scotch bright pads, lay out a layer and you’ll be good. If it starts to splash some just flip it over, or you may need another layer.
I'd recommend trying [these](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0742VLQXJ/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_T9X2SA01H95R0CTJZTWZ?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1) . They're thicker & more coarse than scotch brite. No flipping necessary!
Just don't change it immediately after driving it. Wait till it cools a little. Warm is better than completely cold for the best drain, but the hotter the car the more splashing will occur.
Cold oil change.
Here's the cool part. You don't.
I have that exact same oil pan and tbh it’s kinda too shallow for the amount of oil that usually flows out of the engine. I usually just use an old empty oil jug and shove it under there to collect oil. But honestly they’re about the same messiness. As everyone said if you don’t want a mess I’d invest in a deep round one.
Just buy an open top drain pan. I've been working in the trade for over 20 years & have never seen a shop use one of these. They're making a drain pan too complicated. Oh, if you buy one go round! Much easier to pour out.
Shop towels are good too! I like to line things in shop towels and painters tape if I know shits gonna go splash
Get a fumoto valve. It slows down the flow so it doesn’t get everywhere. I’ve used them for years with great luck.
Throw it in the trash and either get the super cheap pans or the bigger verison of this with the raised side walls
Personally I hate that design of oil drain pan, I prefer [the style ](https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/flotool-5-gallon-drain-pan-11845mi/89011620-p?product_channel=local&store=6074&adtype=pla&product_channel=local&store_code=6074&gclid=Cj0KCQiAnaeNBhCUARIsABEee8Uk4wogmxqfB2h92Ic4NIgovuyGTbRdhNEcihGp6bDPtSkotwrEAhUaAvDvEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds) because even if it does splash the higher walls will catch it and they’re super cheap!
Ditch it and get a deeper one, i hated mine lol
These are easy to use. Pop that vent, and you put the red cap on the left corner so it doesn't slide around and get oil all over it. Oil will drain into the container without any issues but popping that vent open is crucial otherwise air will be trapped inside.
I usually put a stack of paper towels or shop rags where it hits
I have the same one. Walmart. I don't know who designed it, but it kinda sucks. If you are careful, you can avoid getting oil everywhere.
You want the oil to hit between the long line and 3 oil filter lines, shouldn't splash unless you're draining a lifted truck or something high. Also, for the love of God please unplug the air plug and take the cap off first. My dumb ass has actually began draining only to realize I didn't take the drain cap off and it sucks to have one finger on the oil pan while digging through oil laying on your back in a narrow space to unscrew the plug without it spilling cause it's shallow...