Funnel & drain pan recommendations

stevejones · September 19, 2019

I just did my first oil change on my LD and realized I need a better funnel & drain pan. Up to now, my straight funnels have served me well, but the angle of the fill opening w/no spout makes pouring the thin oil more tricky than it should be. I also need a larger pan that drains well w/no drips.

Recommendations?

muddkatt · September 20, 2019

I use a drain pan like this:

https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/flotool-15-quart-drain-container-11838mi/9017658-p?product_channel=local&store=9407&store=9407&gclid=Cj0KCQjwzozsBRCNARIsAEM9kBPQi7PiiTIwxfdqxqMlNsWIaIkeC-Wg2qnNu9xLj9IQ4hS4W7bkFj8aAjjKEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

Eddie 70 · September 20, 2019

11 minutes ago, muddkatt said:

I use a drain pan like this:

https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/flotool-15-quart-drain-container-11838mi/9017658-p?product_channel=local&store=9407&store=9407&gclid=Cj0KCQjwzozsBRCNARIsAEM9kBPQi7PiiTIwxfdqxqMlNsWIaIkeC-Wg2qnNu9xLj9IQ4hS4W7bkFj8aAjjKEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

I have this one and cut about a 10 inch circle in the top so the oil would drain in the pan with out flowing over. The oil comes out so fast it bubbles and was splashing everywhere I didn't want it to. I have probably had that drain pan for over 20 years now. It's been a great pan. The cool part about it is the handle. You can hang the pan and drain every last drop out of the drain pan.

muddkatt · September 20, 2019

11 minutes ago, Eddie 70 said:

I have this one and cut about a 10 inch circle in the top so the oil would drain in the pan with out flowing over. The oil comes out so fast it bubbles and was splashing everywhere I didn't want it to. I have probably had that drain pan for over 20 years now. It's been a great pan. The cool part about it is the handle. You can hang the pan and drain every last drop out of the drain pan.

I found out years ago that if I opened the vent that is near the handle yours is hanging on, then there is no bubbling and splashing. My pan is over 20 years old too.

DenaliStone · September 20, 2019

https://www.amazon.com/Lisle-18232-Offset-Funnel-Cap/dp/B01HRH2FRO

I just bought this funnel a week or so ago and changed my oil shortly after receiving it. I was able to have it held in place by the brake fluid reservoir which gave me plenty of room for the 5 qt jug.

https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/flotool-16-quart-super-duty-drain-container-42003vmi/10972754-P?navigationPath=L1*14924|L2*15045|L3*16237

I've had this drain pan for several years now. It's never overflowed when draining. I was able to change my motor oil, front and rear diff, and transfer case fluids with room to spare.