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Old 06-30-2009, 08:16 PM
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http://www.formafunnel.com/index.htm

I ran across this today and thought that it was very interesting. I have seen several post about using a cardboard spout to keep the oil off of everything when removing the oil filter and this looks like would work better since it is flexible.

Has any one here every used one? I wonder if they would give a discounted group rate if there was enough interest?
 
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I use a cut out pc of a gallon jug. Just cut a corner of the jug at the handle and 1/2 of the handle as one pc. The handle pc works like a funnel and the corner of the jug end fits right under the oil fliter so any oil that runs out when you loosen the filter runs down the corner and out the little tube that used to be the handle. It is flexible enough to work the whole way under the oil filter. and it is free !!!!!
 
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Looks like an awesome tool to have. I'd only give about $5 max for it so until I see it at Harbor Freight I'll just be making do with my homemade contraptions.
 
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Looks like a good tool but a bit pricey. I'll have one when the come down to about 10 bucks.
 
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The gallon jug is the best idea I see here. FREE makes it the best.
What people will fork out for gadgets that can made for nothing always amazes me.
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When I worked in a dealership we made all kinds of "custom" funnels. Take the end of an oil bottle, an off set one, cut it in half and screw on the end of a gear oil nipple. Nice for tight spots. Cut the side out of an antifreeze jug and use it for a trans or fork drain pan. Unscrew the top and dump it into your waste oil. Next time you make a mess working on your car or lawn tractor look in your recycle bin.
 
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Mini parts-washer/oil drain pan




 
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Originally Posted by beamernc
http://www.formafunnel.com/index.htm

I ran across this today and thought that it was very interesting. I have seen several post about using a cardboard spout to keep the oil off of everything when removing the oil filter and this looks like would work better since it is flexible.

Has any one here every used one? I wonder if they would give a discounted group rate if there was enough interest?
I have two of those green form a funnels in the shop. They are too long for the bike but serve there purpose elsewhere. Cut 2 liter bottle works for me.
 
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I've got a form-a-funnel and use it to change the oil on my EVO. Too bad they couldn't put the stupid oil filter somewhere better like on my shovel. No funnel needed on that one.
 
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