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Re: [Shop-talk] Oil drain pan

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Subject: Re: [Shop-talk] Oil drain pan
From: "Karl Vacek" <kvacek@ameritech.net>
Date: Mon, 15 Oct 2007 15:33:27 -0500
I have a Blitz drain pan - the drain pan is one side of the flat, round jug. 
You lay it down pan side up, remove the plug and the relief port, and drain 
your oil.  After draining your oil, wipe up the drain pan side, put the plug 
in, and the oil is easy to store (it'll hold a few gallons) and eventually 
pour it into whatever you use to recycle the oil.

The funny tapered plug cracked some years ago and I called Blits - they 
mailed me 3 or 4 immediately - no charge.

I also bought Blitz's heavy Rhino Ramps a few of years ago - the first time 
I've ever used ramps.  They're great, and hold the Suburban without scaring 
me.  Again, I had a problem (really due to my nasty old deteriorated asphalt 
driveway) and needed the anti-skid feet.  A call and I got a new set no 
charge in a couple of days.  And on my new driveway they work just as they 
should.

I've had nothing but good luck with Blitz stuff.

Karl

PS - after all that, did you mean a drain pan like I answered, or a catch 
pan ?.  Blitz (again...) sells a simple galvanized steel drip tray for about 
$7.00.



> Kind of a stupid questions but is anyone using an oil catch pan that they
> really like?  I used to have a Rubbermaid one that was not bad, but since 
> it
> was so messy I got rid of it before they loaded the moving van.  I have
> since purchased one that has a spout that bends down at the end.  This 
> thing
> always is leaking a couple of drops of oil.  It tends to always drip so I 
> am
> going to replace this catch pan. So does anyone have a catch pan that they
> really like?   Want one that will reduce oil spillage.
>
> This pan will be used under a car that is on jack stands so it can't be to
> high.
>
> -g
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