Engine oil overshooting drainpan
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Engine oil overshooting drainpan
The last time I did an oil change for a 94 Accord, the oil shot way past the drainpan that was positioned directly undeneath the drain-bolt. Got really messy to deal with, all over the garage floor. I guess it was the pressure exerted from the amount that had to go thru the small drain bolt opening. I dont have a vehicle lift to position one of those long telescoping drain funnels right up to the bolt hole. I use a floor jack. I'm wondering if I should start looking at some vacuum pump tools.
Any suggestions how to eliminate this? ...
Any suggestions how to eliminate this? ...
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Re: Engine oil overshooting drainpan
Get a longer drain pan. Hold the drain pan up while taking the plug out and position it as the oil drains. It's not rocket science.
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At any rate, I am seriously considering a vacuum pump of some kind.
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Could cut a 2 liter bottle in half using the top end as a funnels to just catch the oil and side stream it into a drain pan or just line up the drain pan 3 quarters past the drain hole..when it comes shooting out it'll be fine..or just use cat litter after each oil change to clean up the mess lol
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Re: Engine oil overshooting drainpan
Am I dreaming? Is this a serious question?
Oil over shooting your oil drip pan sounds like a personal problem. Similar to pissing on the back of the toilet tank....
Next time move the pan (buy a quality drip pan) or keep the oil fill cover on the engine. Ether way a vacuum pump is not needed. You're over thinking a very trivial issue.
Oil over shooting your oil drip pan sounds like a personal problem. Similar to pissing on the back of the toilet tank....
Next time move the pan (buy a quality drip pan) or keep the oil fill cover on the engine. Ether way a vacuum pump is not needed. You're over thinking a very trivial issue.
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Re: Engine oil overshooting drainpan
Could cut a 2 liter bottle in half using the top end as a funnels to just catch the oil and side stream it into a drain pan or just line up the drain pan 3 quarters past the drain hole..when it comes shooting out it'll be fine..or just use cat litter after each oil change to clean up the mess lol
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Am I dreaming? Is this a serious question? Oil over shooting your oil drip pan sounds like a personal problem. Similar to pissing on the back of the toilet tank.... . Next time move the pan (buy a quality drip pan) or keep the oil fill cover on the engine. Ether way a vacuum pump is not needed. You're over thinking a very trivial issue.
Btw, are you suggesting that I close my mouth when I pee to avoid hitting the back of the toilet?
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Re: Engine oil overshooting drainpan
Sounds like operator error...never had a problem getting the oil in the pan.
You can pretty look at where its going to go once you take the pan bolt out. And if you need to scootch the pan over as it starts getting empty...then scoot it over.
You can pretty look at where its going to go once you take the pan bolt out. And if you need to scootch the pan over as it starts getting empty...then scoot it over.
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Re: Engine oil overshooting drainpan
One of the earlier posters are correct. Just make sure you don't loosen the oil filler cap when changing the oil. It will help create suction that will keep the oil from coming out too fast, causing a splash of a mess.
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