Best drain container for all maintenance services!

[NoXiDe]

I can't make up my mind so let the public decide.

Two choices:

1) FloTool: https://www.walmart.com/ip/FloTool-42003MI-Drain-Container-16-quart/44580714

or

2) Lumax https://www.amazon.com/Lumax-LX-163...rds=oil+drain+container&qid=1618715553&sr=8-3

or

3) FloTool Super https://www.walmart.com/ip/FloTool-...-007-178e305709819d&athancid=null&athena=true

4) FloTool 24 Quart Container https://www.walmart.com/ip/FloTool-...-007-178e305ab4805b&athancid=null&athena=true

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[RonsterGT]

I can't make up my mind so let the public decide.

Two choices:

1) FloTool: https://www.walmart.com/ip/FloTool-42003MI-Drain-Container-16-quart/44580714

or

2) Lumax https://www.amazon.com/Lumax-LX-163...rds=oil+drain+container&qid=1618715553&sr=8-3

or

3) FloTool Super https://www.walmart.com/ip/FloTool-...-007-178e305709819d&athancid=null&athena=true

DO NOT buy the FloTool !!
It does not allow the oil to drain into it fast enough, even with the bleeder cap open.
The problem is the drain hole is actually 2 smaller holes. You could in theory drill/bore the 2 drain holes into 1 large hole.
I did a warm oil change and the flow rate out of the car was greater than what the FloTool drain could handle. Net result was about 1.5 quarts of oil on my garage floor.

Buy an old school drain pan that can hold more than 10 quarts.

 

[NoXiDe]

DO NOT buy the FloTool !!....

I believe the right one is the 24 qt drain one. I forget which member discovered this. That should work I believe. Someone would have to chime in though before we can recommend it. I'd use a step bit to make it massive.... I'm not sure why they did 2 small holes. The 24 quart has 4 holes ....

 

[Gray Area GT350]

The FloTool 24 quart works great once you drill a lot more holes in the drain. I think I drilled at least 10 more 1/2 inch diameter holes in it.

 

[NoXiDe]

The FloTool 24 quart works great once you drill a lot more holes in the drain. I think I drilled at least 10 more 1/2 inch diameter holes in it.

Wouldn't the 16 quart one would just as good. Or is it that the reservoir is actually deeper as well? If you drilled 10 more holes throughout the reservoir that means that you lost the ability to use the easy pour section, right?

 

[JAJ]

Just get one of these: https://www.wirthco.com/4-gallon-plastic-oil-drain-pan-includes-ez-grip-handles

Pour the used oil into a 5 gallon jerry can for recycling. Easy, no issues with fast flowing oil going everywhere.

Available on eBay and Amazon. I store mine filled with leftover paper shop towels in it. By the next time I need it, they've soaked up all the oil in the bottom and it's dry and ready for the next use.

 

[460Fred]

I’ve been using something like this for a long time now. Never have to worry if it’s fast enough for the flow going in.

https://www.amazon.com/Hopkins-1184...ocphy=9031715&hvtargid=pla-590868292545&psc=1

 

[Blwnsmoke]

I have the flotool super 16 and have NEVER had a problem with oil overflowing or not going in fast enough.

Just did the oil change on the gt360 but have had it for 6 years using it on my F350 6.7 that dumps 13 quarts into it.

I like that when I drop the filter or drain plug, it just sits on top while the oil drains without having to fish for it.

 

[Rapid Red]

The 24 Qt is interesting, not seen before with the linear design is trick.

@Blwnsmoke:
Did you make a changes to the vent or drain holes ?

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Got this after the first oil event, 10Qt & 5W oil change. LOL using a slimier designed catch can.

Do believe the flotool is the right tool.

The only other one the OP would be wise consider is the one pictured.

 

[AAI Mustang]

I used this one on my GT, about to do the GT350 soon. No issue with too fast of flow yet

https://www.autozone.com/shop-and-g...jwqD2n8O8c7tMRfLTwgaAgXDEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[traktrbeam]

The 24 Qt is interesting, not seen before with the linear design is trick.

@Blwnsmoke:
Did you make a changes to the vent or drain holes ?

Below
Got this after the first oil event, 10Qt & 5W oil change. LOL using a slimier designed catch can.

Do believe the flotool is the right tool.

The only other one the OP would be wise consider is the one pictured.

I use this same one from Vato Zone. No issues with overflow.

 

[Tank]

Aren’t 1 & 3 in the OP the same thing?

In any case, it’s what I’ve used for the past 5 years with my 350, overflow is never an issue as long as you take the cover off the drain holes.

However, the breather cap hasn’t clicked/stayed closed since my first use. Not a dealbreaker for me.

I like the fact that the only clean up is the drain surface of the pan. If you aim it right, this can be minimal.

 

[Point45]

DO NOT buy the FloTool !!
It does not allow the oil to drain into it fast enough, even with the bleeder cap open.
The problem is the drain hole is actually 2 smaller holes. You could in theory drill/bore the 2 drain holes into 1 large hole.
I did a warm oil change and the flow rate out of the car was greater than what the FloTool drain could handle. Net result was about 1.5 quarts of oil on my garage floor.

Buy an old school drain pan that can hold more than 10 quarts.

This almost happened to me, I stuck the drain plug back in before it spilled over though. I drilled out the holes afterwards.

 

[fpa1974]

Option 4 (flotool 24 quart) flows more than fast enough for our cars. I am using it with no problem whatsoever.

 

[lightrules]

i cant tell the diff bw the two 16 qt units. i have one of them, the cheap stuff, and yeah it works fine for me.

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