Does anyone still use this

[burner31]

I have several of them.
But come to think of it, I haven't used one of those in years, not since they switch over to the plastic jugs.
Still carry one in the toolbox of my '57 Chevy's trunk (why...I don't know), but I buy the 5 qt jugs when I change the oil in the Model A.
Some of the young'ins today would not have a clue as to what that was used for.
Same goes for one of these...

[Mitch//pa]

Originally Posted by burner31

I have several of them.
But come to think of it, I haven't used one of those in years, not since they switch over to the plastic jugs.
Still carry one in the toolbox of my '57 Chevy's trunk (why...I don't know), but I buy the 5 qt jugs when I change the oil in the Model A.
Some of the young'ins today would not have a clue as to what that was used for....

One of my techs is 23 so I showed it to him and asked if he knows what it is...
Had no clue
I'll have to try out the batt filler on him. Lol

[Y-Blockhead]

Originally Posted by burner31

Same goes for one of these...

If they only knew what we filled them with...

[Dodge]

I still use one every once in a while as I have still have several cases of old 50 wt. oil for my Harley., and a few cases of Kendall transmission oil.
The oil was also $10.00 a case back then.

[40 Deluxe]

Originally Posted by Dodge

I still use one every once in a while as I have still have several cases of old 50 wt. oil for my Harley., and a few cases of Kendall transmission oil.
The oil was also $10.00 a case back then.

And, don't forget, a case of oil was 24 quarts. None of this 12 quart half-case stuff!

[Phil Brown]

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Originally Posted by Y-Blockhead

I they only knew what we filled them with...

Yea reg. water or "reclaimed" water

[BILL WILLIAMSON]

Originally Posted by Phil Brown

Yea reg. water or "reclaimed" water

Country folks used RAIN water in their batteries, radiators & to fill the washpot for laundry. Many folks had rain water collection tanks & roof gutters to direct the water into them. I used to hide behind the tank, cuz my Momma wuz too Fat to get in there!
Bill W.

[DougVieyra]

Of course there were various qualities - even before China came on the scene. Unfortunately, for me, the cheap ones leaked all the time - the mid-priced ones leaked some of the time - and the expensive ones leaked on occasion. I always found the to be a pain in the butt. So I was delighted when the new slant top plastic pour bottle came along.

But, while I certainly have not looked for them, I don't recall seeing the 1 quart paper oil cans around for sale lately. Are they still around ?

What I did prefer and use 'in the good ole dayz' was a 1 quart metal oil can with the adjustable long-neck pour spout. Like many, I would fill it from a 55 gallon oil drum. This device worked perfectly, without any drips or spills.

[Steve Plucker]

Originally Posted by DougVieyra

Of course there were various qualities - even before China came on the scene. Unfortunately, for me, the cheap ones leaked all the time - the mid-priced ones leaked some of the time - and the expensive ones leaked on occasion. I always found the to be a pain in the butt. So I was delighted when the new slant top plastic pour bottle came along.

But, while I certainly have not looked for them, I don't recall seeing the 1 quart paper oil cans around for sale lately. Are they still around ?

What I did prefer and use 'in the good ole dayz' was a 1 quart metal oil can with the adjustable long-neck pour spout. Like many, I would fill it from a 55 gallon oil drum. This device worked perfectly, without any drips or spills.

Doug,

Yes, they are still around...I got one or two in my collection.

Pluck

[Drive Shaft Dave]

Originally Posted by Y-Blockhead

I they only knew what we filled them with...

A couple of years ago I bought one at The AX MAN , surplus store for a couple of dollars,use it for my deep cycle .