Tip for DIY oil changes

Vaughn · 10-02-2009, 03:57 PM

Last summer I had prostate surgery, I say this so you won't think I'm completely crazy and if you do I hope you would at least give me a free pass. I purchased 24 absorbent pads that measure approx 30X30 inches, these have one side plastic and the other has the absorbent material. These were purchased for my home recovery and I only used a few. Found a use for them, place them with the drain pan on top and spread it so I have the area is fully covered. If I miss the pad something bad must have happened. When oil change is complete if pad looks OK I fold it and use it again, if not I wrap any rags, etc and dispose of it. You can get them in any medical supply store or online.

Mark57 · 10-02-2009, 04:07 PM

Interesting and creating use of materials on hand.

I also just got an urge to go drink a quart of cranberry juice.

Vaughn · 10-02-2009, 06:01 PM

Mark,

I'll take that as a free pass.

a64pilot · 10-02-2009, 08:32 PM

You'll laugh but when the kids were in diapers I used to use one to catch the oil spills from removing the oil filter in a Miata. A Miata even way back in 1990 has a plastic pan under the engine like a Prius, but without the neat door.
I think those blue pads are called chucks or something similar? You can even buy pads for boats that won't absorb water, but will absorb oil.

10-02-2009, 03:57 PM	#1
Vaughn Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Lubbock TX Posts: 36 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: V Package: Adv. Technology Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 3 Posts Friends: 0	Tip for DIY oil changes Last summer I had prostate surgery, I say this so you won't think I'm completely crazy and if you do I hope you would at least give me a free pass. I purchased 24 absorbent pads that measure approx 30X30 inches, these have one side plastic and the other has the absorbent material. These were purchased for my home recovery and I only used a few. Found a use for them, place them with the drain pan on top and spread it so I have the area is fully covered. If I miss the pad something bad must have happened. When oil change is complete if pad looks OK I fold it and use it again, if not I wrap any rags, etc and dispose of it. You can get them in any medical supply store or online.

10-02-2009, 04:07 PM	#2
Mark57 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 212 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: II Package: #2 Thanks: 13 Thanked 18 Times in 15 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Tip for DIY oil changes Interesting and creating use of materials on hand. I also just got an urge to go drink a quart of cranberry juice.

10-02-2009, 06:01 PM	#3
Vaughn Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Lubbock TX Posts: 36 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: V Package: Adv. Technology Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 3 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Tip for DIY oil changes Mark, I'll take that as a free pass.

10-02-2009, 08:32 PM	#4
a64pilot Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Albany Ga. Posts: 732 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: III Package: N/A Thanks: 19 Thanked 45 Times in 40 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Tip for DIY oil changes You'll laugh but when the kids were in diapers I used to use one to catch the oil spills from removing the oil filter in a Miata. A Miata even way back in 1990 has a plastic pan under the engine like a Prius, but without the neat door. I think those blue pads are called chucks or something similar? You can even buy pads for boats that won't absorb water, but will absorb oil.