Oil change - Need a oil pan and where to dispose?

[DanFreemanPhoto]

Hopefully I'll have a crack at changing the oil tomorrow.

2 things:

1) Where can I buy a oil drain pan, or something similar? (at a shop, so need it tomorrow)

2) Where/how do you dispose of the used oil?

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[Joe#]

I'm not sure what local shops that will sell oil drain pans, maybe try halfrauds?

Then just take you're old oil to the local tip.

 

[DanFreemanPhoto]

Well it doesn't have to be a specific oil drain pan, anything suitable that will hold 5+ litres of fluid (and fit under the car)

 

[Daniel]

Go to a local pound shop, buy a cheapo plastic container.

When you've changed the oil, pour it back into the new oil bottle (that will now be empty) and take it to your local authority refuse centre.

 

[Matt W]

You are oil?

I use a catch tank thingy from halfords, then just take it to the tip and pour it in the used oil drum

 

[DanFreemanPhoto]

Ta chaps.

From looking at the service history, it was only 3000 miles ago the engine oil was last changed, but that was in November last year. Worth doing again?

 

[Feates172]

I use an old washing up bowl. And then just pour it into the new empty container using a funnel.

Job done.

 

[Tony Hunter]

Worst, I've got a Lotus, and need to change the oil thread. Ever.

 

[Daniel]

On something like yours, I'd be wanting to change it every 3000 miles/6months maximum.

Its cheap, takes no time at all and does nothing but benefit the engine.

 

[guysy]

Also latex gloves, newspaper and a f**k load of brake/clutch cleaner spray for clean up time can help.

 

[DanFreemanPhoto]

Washing up bowl is a good shout!

For the sake of £60 I think I'll just do it anyway.

 

[Gandi69]

I use a container thats got a screw on lid. It holds 5l and then when you take it to the council tip/dump to dispose you open a little valve near the bottom and it empties itself out nice and cleanly.

 

[ben lee]

get kwik fit or national tyres to do it both use top quality oils (mobile 1 and castrol) and start from £26.10 works out the same price or cheaper as it would cost you for an oil and filter ect saves you getting dirty lol and also can get a stamp in your book.

if you book online you can save money also and national tyres have a 10% voucher https://www.national.co.uk/special-offers-oil.aspx

 

[aucky]

Check your local recycling. My weekly recycling will take oil away as long as its in a bottle.

 

[Addicted]

get kwik fit or national tyres to do it both use top quality oils (mobile 1 and castrol) and start from £26.10 works out the same price or cheaper as it would cost you for an oil and filter ect saves you getting dirty lol and also can get a stamp in your book.

if you book online you can save money also and national tyres have a 10% voucher https://www.national.co.uk/special-offers-oil.aspx

You're joking right?

 

[ben lee]

joking about what?

 

[Feates172]

Using those companies for an oil change probably.

 

[DanFreemanPhoto]

You're joking if you think I'm letting those lot to do an oil change on an Exige!! They'll probably look for the engine in the front!

And I bet they don't use PROPER quality oil either.

I did earlier today anyway. Piece of piss to do, but I may have overfilled the oil a bit.....but I'm not sure if it's just because the oil hasn't fully 'distributed' yet. (twin oil coolers at the front of the car see)

 

[Owen92]

F**k using a fast fit centre to do an oil change. I don't even trust them to change a wheel.
Benlee do you happen to work for Kwiks**t or similar?

 

[DanFreemanPhoto]

I would rather just ask them to use their ramp! Was a right pain in the ass getting under my car.

 

[ben lee]

i have worked for both places in the passed as an MOT tester and they do use mobile 1 and castrol. you do get good centres and bad ones like any trade.

 

[mr.pink87]

i have worked for both places in the passed as an MOT tester and they do use mobile 1 and castrol. you do get good centres and bad ones like any trade.

Using Castrol and Mobil 1 oil doesn't mean it's the correct grade...