Has anyone else done this

[stowester]

Big mess on my first oil change......

1) Put my pan under one side of the oil pan, removed the plug.
2) Moved the pan over to the other side as far as I could and removed that plug
3) Centered the pan under two plugs and wondered why it was draining slow
4) Removed the dip stick to vent the case to see if that would allow it to drain faster
5) Swore as oil overshot the pan on both sides and made a mess
6) Laughed to myself and thought I should pole the folks on TBN to see if I was the only one to have done it.


Dean

 

[Bird]

Nah, I'd never do anything like that . . . at least not more than 2 or 3 times.

 

[art]

I wish I could write more but I'm worried over the oil dripping off my shirt sleaves affecting the computer!

 

[Texas Dodge]

Big mess on my first oil change......

1) Put my pan under one side of the oil pan, removed the plug.
2) Moved the pan over to the other side as far as I could and removed that plug
3) Centered the pan under two plugs and wondered why it was draining slow
4) Removed the dip stick to vent the case to see if that would allow it to drain faster
5) Swore as oil overshot the pan on both sides and made a mess
6) Laughed to myself and thought I should pole the folks on TBN to see if I was the only one to have done it.


Dean

Guess you need to invest in a bigger pan

 

[Happyman]

aaaaahhhhhhhhh, yea
Our tractor toys tend to hold a bit more oil then our cars and lawn mowers
I keep a supply of latex gloves around for ALL my maintenance needs. Between the grease and oil, I'm a mess

 

[Texas Dodge]

Big mess on my first oil change......

1) Put my pan under one side of the oil pan, removed the plug.
2) Moved the pan over to the other side as far as I could and removed that plug
3) Centered the pan under two plugs and wondered why it was draining slow
4) Removed the dip stick to vent the case to see if that would allow it to drain faster
5) Swore as oil overshot the pan on both sides and made a mess
6) Laughed to myself and thought I should pole the folks on TBN to see if I was the only one to have done it.


Dean

This is what I bought at TSC to drain all my fluids into when I did the 50 hour service.

Feeder Pan; 3 gal Size; 1/3 Bushel Type; Black Color; Rubber, Fiber Reinforced Material; For Ideal for General and Industrial Use; 1 dz Bundle; Bag

Wide low rubber pan. Specially designed for hogs and other animals. Ideal for general and industrial use. Real rubber, fiber reinforced. Crack and crush resistant, absorbs shocks. Flexible at low temperatures. Immediately bounces back to shape. Long lasting usefulness.

Tractor Supply Company - 1/3 Bushel Feeder Pan (3 gal)

 

[thavil]

I had a similar experience with the hydro fluid change. Removed the drain plug and the fluid was gulping/spattering around. I then pulled the dip stick to see if this would help with the gulping and fluid shot out all over the place. Big lesson learned.

 

[Thomas]

Welcome to the oily rag club...when you decide to drain/flush the radiator you'll be ready now.

 

[Egon]

Don't forget the oil running down your arm!

 

[AaronP]

Thanks for the heads up, I'll have to remember this, because it is certainly something I would do!