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? ...

 

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.

 

According to the threads in the archives, that is not needed. It seems that this overshoot is attributed to loss of vacuum from removing the oil cap. Supposedly if you leave the oil cap in place it doesn't happen ... ?

At any rate, I am seriously considering a vacuum pump of some kind.

 

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

 

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.

 

Sounds like a practical idea, but I'm just getting too tired of struggling with every little thing. I think I'm gonna join the ranks of those who would rather switch than fight. Less messy and I wont have to worry about stripped pan threads.

 

I understand your trying to help, but I wish I was dreaming. Christ, when it happened, I never expected it and I panicked and tried to put the drain bolt back in quickly, but there was so much force to the oil flow that it just started running down my arm into my shirt sleeve ... what a mess. I managed to move the pan back somewhat and then the flow suddenly changed again and undershot the pan -- murphys law ... I'm makin the switch.

Btw, are you suggesting that I close my mouth when I pee to avoid hitting the back of the toilet?

 

A 5 gallon bucket does wonders.

 

hahahaha sounds like someone doing their first oil change lmao

 

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.

 

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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.