Oil Drain Pan
An oil drain pan is a container placed under the engine to catch used oil during an oil change.
What is Oil Drain Pan?
Its capacity should exceed the engine’s oil volume. Some pans have a lid and spout for clean transport. Low-profile pans fit under lowered cars. Some workshops extract oil through the dipstick tube instead of draining it from below.
How it works
It collects oil from the drain plug or extraction and allows safe transfer to recycling.
Why it matters for your car
Hot oil can burn; let the engine cool slightly first. Take used oil to a collection point; never pour it into drains or soil.
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