Oil Drain pan

DarkF30 · 01-12-2022, 07:11 PM

Can anyone recommend a good relatively inexpensive oil drain pan for oil changes?

sspade · 01-12-2022, 07:16 PM

You almost cant go wrong. Ive literally been using something very similar to this... for so long I cant remember exactly where I got it (about a solid 4.5 years on the F30).

Once full of dirty oil, carefully pour back into the original jug and return to store for disposal. You could invest in something metal but its really not necessary for the average DIY'er.

https://www.harborfreight.com/waste-...ner-97608.html

capt_slow · 01-12-2022, 07:16 PM

This one from Harbor Freight has served me well:
https://www.harborfreight.com/oil-pa...out-69467.html

Do pick up some bulk mesh material and use it as a splash guard. I cut out a small piece of this stuff and put it on top of the pan.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/True-Blu...4361/202195941

Billfitz · 01-12-2022, 10:35 PM

I've been using one of these for at least five cars now:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/FloTool-1...n-Pan/20440558

ooshnoo · 01-13-2022, 11:21 AM

It's just a plastic container to hold liquid. You really can't go wrong with any particular one that you buy

John in VA · 01-16-2022, 04:24 PM

The open top ones are easy to kick & can splash oil. I have had one similar to sspade's for 30 years, but the one from Billfitz will also do the job.

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sspade Major General 2465 Rep 5,457 Posts Drives: F30 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Stevenson, WA iTrader: (3) Garage List 2016 BMW 320i [7.87] 2014 BMW 328i [6.83]	You almost cant go wrong. Ive literally been using something very similar to this... for so long I cant remember exactly where I got it (about a solid 4.5 years on the F30). Once full of dirty oil, carefully pour back into the original jug and return to store for disposal. You could invest in something metal but its really not necessary for the average DIY'er. https://www.harborfreight.com/waste-...ner-97608.html Attached Images
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John in VA Colonel 985 Rep 2,197 Posts Drives: 2015 228i M Sport Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Leesburg, VA iTrader: (6)	The open top ones are easy to kick & can splash oil. I have had one similar to sspade's for 30 years, but the one from Billfitz will also do the job. __________________ ____________________________________________ 2015 BMW 228i in EstorilBlau II Metallic / Terra Dakota Leather - 6-speed manual, M Sport Package, Cold Weather Package, Lighting Package, Premium Package, Harman Kardon premium sound, Anti-theft alarm system, Blue Metallic Matt Accent Moldings, Aluminum Hexagon Interior Strips, Anthracite Headlining
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