Oil drain pan

I have used the same pan for a lot of years. I like to cut out the top so that the oil doesn't splash out. As soon as it is drained and filled, I just pour it back into the 5 quart jug and take it to the recycling place.

 

I use the pan from wally world, don't really have much splashing going on. And I have two 12qt containers I bought from O'Reilly's (they're nice b/c they have bigger opening than a 5qt jug to pour oil into, no need for a funnel) and once they're full I dump them at Advance Auto parts

 

Just did the wifes oil change and that was the last straw with that one. Gonna go with a new catcher and then pour the spent oil into the emptied 5qt.'s when finished for transport to AZ.

Thanks for all the great ideas folks!! Cool to see the creativity amongst the group.

 

I had this: http://www.quickoildrainvalve.com/ on my 2002. It made draining the oil a breeze. Just hooked some vinyl tubing that I bought at Home Depot to the valve, ran the other end into a drain pan, turned the valve and chilled while the oil drained out. Once it was done, close the valve, disconnect the tubing and toss it. No mess, no fuss. You could put the oil into anything this way, even back into the original container your oil came in.

 

yeah, dont but a drain pan like the one posted from walmart, changed my oil today just to find out the cheap ass pan's front cap doesnt screw on straight and leaked oil everywhere.

 

I like these fumoto's drains!! I've been checkin' them out the last few days. The version for the accord will require an additional adapter to keep the the assembly from extending too far into the drain pain. I'll probably bite the bullet and grab these for both taco and accord soon.

 

I run the fumoto valve on my truck and it does make oil changes that much easier. It does take a little longer for the oil to drain though, but worth it IMO.

 

It does take longer since the drain hole is only half the size due to the shutoff valve but since you can set it up and walk away, i don't mind the extra few minutes. That time gets made up by not having a mess to clean up later.

 

Ditto.

It takes a while to position my body, arms, and zip-lock bag to remove the oil filter from the 2nd Gen 2.7 working on my 5-lug without using a jack or ramps.
You guys with the 4.0 got it EASY!

 

I use this to do my oil changes
http://www.walmart.com/ip/RhinoGear-15-Qt-Oil-Drain-Pan/20440558

and this to store and transport recycle oil
http://www.walmart.com/ip/RhinoGear-Oil-Disposal-Can/20440560

Haven't had a problem with spillage at all.

 

My 2002 was a 2.7L so I know the pain! I used the Solo "Beer Cups" to grab the oil filter and catch most of the oil that came out but always had some to clean up on the skid plate. The 45 degree angle of the drain plug didn't help things any either. I couldn't believe how far the oil could shoot back. You needed a 3' trough to catch the oil without spilling it. At least mine was a Prerunner so I had room to crawl under and reach everything without needing a jack or ramps. This 4.0 will be so much nicer to do the oil changes with.

 

On the 2nd Gen 2.7, the filter sits out from the block a bit, so unlike my old 22RE, the oil doesn't run down the side of the block, but there's a slight kickout at the oil pan, and the trans cooler lines are directly under the edge of the filter.

Even parking with the driver's side slightly elevated, the oil still hits the cooler lines.

If I were to use ramps and elevate the nose, the oil would hit the lines AND the front crossmember.

 

Quite the discussion youve got here. I just park over top an open sewer and let gravity do the work.
No no I dont. Ive been using the same oil catch pan for years (since about 16). The regular round open face catcher. Fills right to the brim every time.
If you have any issues with spillage I suggest Brake Cleaner in an aerosol can. If youve never used it to clean oil before your in for a pleasant surprise. Ive lifted 30 year old oil stains with that stuff. Spray on affected area, pat to lift oil and watch the rest dry.

 

Works on concrete.
Eventually erodes asphalt.
Destroys epoxy floor coatings... ask my former boss what I did to the warehouse floor.

 

Yes. Thank you for pointing that out.
Boy would there have been some unhappy people.
Also, do not use on any plastics. Made that mistake once.

 

or leather

 

I do this also, once my bucket is full. I take it to recycle. Also OP, I have the same pan, and I hate, no matter how I position it, oil splashes out as soon as I pull the plug. So that same powdered laundry detergent gets put on the oil stain in the driveway. That shit works great. I just spread it on the oil, and let the rain wash it away. Cleanest spot on the driveway, until next oil change that is.