Bucket of oil.....

Sparktrician · Dec 1, 2008

Kinda dumb question, but...does someone make a "valve" for 5 gallon buckets of oil??? I have been buying rotella in 5 gal buckets, (better price than gallon jugs, plus i get a bucket) I have a hand Pump, but it is a pain to use. Would also be nice for hydraulic oil...any ideas on how to More easily get oil from 5 gal bucket to motor WITHOUT a mess????

phillipd · Dec 1, 2008

I've used a funnel to transfer it to gallon jugs before,kind of a pain,but it works with no mess.

tlak · Dec 1, 2008

Why don't you put a spigot in the bottom of one bucket and pour the oil in it.

RodinNS · Dec 1, 2008

There's a black corrugated plastic funnel with a similar gooseneck spout that I buy at my local CooP. The neck will screw off the funnell. Interestingly, it will scre right onto the top of a 5 gal bucket. I use it more for hydraulic oil, but it will work for 15/40 on a not too cold day.

Rod

RickL · Dec 1, 2008

yes there is several out there. Plastic unit I had came in some sale junk worked okay. You have to remember anytime you trying to do this it has to be able to get air or it will just belch and that does make messes. If you get one it will just screw right o to where you took the cap off. turn the bucket sideways do your first pouring and it will work alot better.Any of the cheapy auot stores should have them. Like I said they help but are not perfect cause some times they will pop off the threads also. good luck

Mike M · Dec 1, 2008

Have you tried one of the type of hand pumps that is usually used on gear oil pails ? The one where you take the lid off and pump is built into metal lid and has a long lever and a long hose. I like these for gear oil. Most of my engines are small so I just rest the 5 gal. pail on the bench and then pour it ( by tipping ) into a 1 qt. metal measure with spout as I go.

Allan in NE · Dec 1, 2008

Think it is a rule that ya gotta have a 1 gallon pour can if you're gonna own a tractor. :>)

Allan

Kentb of SWMO · Dec 1, 2008

When pouring from a NEW/FULL 5 gallon bucket have the spout at the TOP. This will let it vent and not kerchuge/kerchuge and make a mess. After you have a couple of gallons removed from the jug you can pour with th spout at the bottom.

Kent

Bill in IL · Dec 1, 2008

I wish I could find something like that too or at least a spout extension.

I always stick a screwdriver through the top of the lid opposite of the pour spout though to eliminate the chug chug effect. Small enough hole to keep the dirt out and allow air in.

Kestrel in CT · Dec 1, 2008

Maybe this 12 volt oil changer pump would do the trick. Normally I use it for changes thru the dipstick BUT it has a reverse flow feature. Holds 3 1/2 gal.

The lid comes off so you could fill it up and take with you. Then just clip the leads onto a battery to discharge to oil.

super99 · Dec 1, 2008

Why buy a pump? A new 5 gal bucket of oil. Pull the spout up and remove cap and pull out the seal. Screw cap back on, lay bucket on side on tailgate or other flat surface. I use a 1 gal container, remove lid from empty container and roll full bucket till spout is at top. Hold smaller container spout under cap on full bucket and then remove cap from full bucket. As the oil level lowers, roll the bucket to turn the spout down. when container is full, roll bucket back to put spout on top. I don't spill any unless I get distracted and aren't watching close enough. Don't need a funnel till the bucket is nearly empty. Chris

LenND · Dec 1, 2008

I bought a galvanized 1 gal. pour can for .50 at farm auction. Had never been used-can't beat that. Someone mentioned punching air hole in the top. I do that but keep a nail stuck in hole when not using can--keeps crud out.

Don-Wi · Dec 1, 2008

We did untill my brother got his 550 runnign and ran it over- the can was probably atleast 30 years old... Now it's scrap metal...

We've got a couple quart and 2 quart cans though

Donovan from Wisconsin

in-too-deep · Dec 1, 2008

Dang, that's a good idea. Whew.

kyplowboy · Dec 1, 2008

I over simplify every thing as every one knows but here's what I do.

Local CPS store had some high priced hydrolic fluid in one gallon jugs and I realy needed some quick. Bought two jugs. They were shaped with a handle on the side and were real easy to pour and they had about an 8" spout that pulled out of the top. They were real easy to pour into the under the seat cap on my 6700. I kept the two jugs and painted 15W40 on both sides of one of'm. It is pretty easy to tilt the 5 gallon buckets of Rotella or Hydrolic fluid over and fill up the jugs.

Hope this helps, can not think of the brand the jugs.

Dave

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