>hat!! That’s genius hahaha. I gotta know more. Just hardware store stuff?
you can google Mfg Part # MS100124 which is apr catch can kit. It has a valve.
The one i am using is on Fumoto F106SX M14-1.5 Sx Series Drain Valve
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01HP5V092/ref=pe_41291580_475834460_TE_item
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The one I am using is on Fumoto F106SX M14-1.5 Sx Series Drain Valve
Install a fumoto valve and change your own oil (It’s so easy to do it on your own on the forester)
The valve removes so much mess from oil changes and remove the need to fish out the oil lug from the pan and replace crush washers at each change.
Fumoto Original F108N with LC-10... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D99MGCZ?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Haha that's exactly what I did the first 2 years with this one.
Little tip: get yourself an oil catch pan like this one, drill/punch a bunch of holes in the side, and transfer your Lillie. If it's in a shallower/wider pot it will allow the rhizomes to spread more and your plant will be much happier for it. Since moving it to the new pot I've been getting way more growth and blooms from the Lillie each season.
I got the F106N from Amazon
Fumoto F106N FN-Series Drain Valve with Long Nipple with Lever Clip https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D995XRF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_CVWJ3G05R3SE7W5S7E6M?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Lumax Black LX-1632 15 Quart Drainmaster Pan and Waste Storage. Ideal for Oil Recycling, Drain Direct-No Oily Tub, Funnel, Mess to Clean-Up on Top or Side https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0059HJSA2/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_JQ68AC32XZ7CMW69K8ND?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Ive used one like this for years. No mess as long as you aim it correctly and can take it right to the autoshop to dump.
Snag a low profile oil drain pan with spout for easy draining. My drain tube on the generac is close to the ground so the lower sidewall helps out a lot. I end up using Mobil1 oil as its cheap to buy in gallon jugs at wallyworld.
This is similar to what I use: https://smile.amazon.com/Lumax-LX-1632-Black-Drainmaster-Storage/dp/B0059HJSA2/ref=sr\_1\_5?crid=25P2BA2HCV0EK&keywords=low+profile+oil+drain+pan&qid=1640371780&sprefix=low+profile+oil+drain+pan%2Caps%2C98&sr=8-5
I can’t right now but I believe this is the valve. It’s been a few years now and but this looks right, except the cover is new.
the other comment about click together vinyl flooring was possibly a good idea. I have used a metal oil drip pan on one of my machines to prevent damaging my bench. this should be good to cover most of your concerns. Here is a link to one similar. https://www.amazon.com/Hopkins-11430-Galvanized-Dishwasher-Refrigerator/dp/B000F5XQMO/
This flexible funnel works in mysterious ways, would be perfect to deflect in this case.
Form-A-Funnel Flexible Draining Tool - General Purpose https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017MTFIYE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_FXKFZ0H3JSW0ZNJD2K24
Watch this video before you do that.
I change my own oil, not because I'm into doing car work but because I don't want to have to take it all the way across town and burn a half day for the free oil change.
I do mine in 15 minutes after I put a Futomo valve on the oil pan.
I was real close to getting a Tacoma until I saw this. Deal breaker for me.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002SR6WA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_imm_t1_B4V0FbYJ3X21D
Just set it on top and let it drain from the center. Have you never set something square on top of something round before? The drain is in the center so it really doesn't matter.
Like others have said, changing it yourself is easy and while it may not be much cheaper than taking it to a shop, it gives you some peace of mind.
A jack/jack stands or ramps is really all you need. A basic socket set to remove the drain bolt (should be an M14 x 1.5mm if Google is correct).
Personally I'd suggest replacing the drain plug with a Fumoto quick drain valve. It'll make oil changes even easier in the future.
This should be the one you need: Fumoto F106N FN-Series Drain Valve with Long Nipple with Lever Clip https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D995XRF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabt1_OLXRFb2D2X5C7
Just to add another option, I did a Fumoto oil drain valve on my TDI. You just put a 3/8” (I think) hose on the end, open the valve and drain it right into your container (I use an old 5L oil container), then close the valve. The car still needs to go up, but not far as there isn’t any torquing or replacing plugs or anything.
FYI I did need the banjo bolt style on my 2013 because of the oil pan style, the normal one wouldn’t thread on because the valve hit the pan.
F106SX: New Generation Fumoto Valve with 14mm-1.5 Thread Size https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HP5V092/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_zsRrFb4BB7356
I'm just a DIY mechanic, but my wife got me one of these and it's been helpful for the similarly poor placement of the oil filter on our 2006 Odyssey.
https://www.amazon.com/Form-Funnel-Flexible-Draining-Tool/dp/B010BZ26EQ
Definitely install a fumoto valve. No more fishing for drain plugs or burning your hand. Just open the lever and drain into a nice big oil pan. You can even control the flow for taking a small sample into a water bottle. Of course, none of this applies the first time you change the oil yourself to install it haha
I dont know what type you tried or the guard layout, but they do make versions that can be rotated and have outlets perpendicular to the pan hole. For example this one
If you don't mind something round, check this out. The metal looks thin, but I have bought one and it is actually thick and sturdy. It's a drain pan so it's made to withstand corrosion and moisture. Finally, it is fairly big and deep. Good luck!
https://www.amazon.com/Plews-75-751-Galvanized-Utility-Drain/dp/B000G78P8G
something like that, only maybe smaller. I got one at AutoZone for like 10 bucks.
Here's an inexpensive project that you're children can help you with and makes a great thank you that will be enjoyed by children for years to come:
Get a couple of these oil drip pans and some chalkboard paint. That's actually the whole project, paint them and hang them up. Boards are magnetic or of course can be used with chalk.
Be sure to talk to principal/director (a good idea anyway as there may be something specific but inexpensive they are looking for, it is very unlikely they will say, "No thanks, our school has everything we need.") as various local regulations can dictate what is allowed in the classroom including "homemade" items.
Also the board can be mounted outside and great with a bucket of sidewalk chalk, if you are mounting on a chain link fence you can decorate the back as well as it will be seen from the other side.
Hope this helps :)
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