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Re: Oil drain pan that doesn't suck?

To: "David Scheidt" <dmschei@attglobal.net>,
Subject: Re: Oil drain pan that doesn't suck?
From: "Susan and Mark Miller" <marknsuz@pacbell.net>
Date: Sun, 27 Jul 2003 22:37:23 -0700
> >I suppose I could go back to an ordinary drain pan and pour the oil into
an
> >old antifreeze container for transport, but I was hoping to avoid that.
>
>
> I'd suggest using bigger containers to pour the used oil into.  I use
> 20 L drums that various solvents come in.  They've got a screw top
> lid on them, which takes a funnel perfectly, they're massive enough
> that they can't possibly fall over while being filled, and they hold
> enough that I don't have to worry about filing one up with the oil
> from one car.  When I get it 3/4 full, I just start a new one (as I
> have an endless supply).  While you may not be able to get one of
> these (know any chemists?), I'm sure you could come up with something
> similar.

I have always used old cooking oil containers.  Whenever I need one I see
what is sitting on the sidewalk as trash near restaurants.  My local
Chinatown has never failed me (Lots of oil used and lots of restaurants
close together).

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