Best Oil Drain Pan for 2022

What's not to like here about this oil pan? This FloTool Super Duty sealed plastic pan is affordable, can hold 16 quarts of fluid and can be stored flat or upright for added convenience. There is a handle so it's easier to carry around, and the oil catch pan is nice and big so no worries about the oil stream missing the mark after removing the plug. There is also a designated resting spot to drain the old filter to further keep things tidy. This catch pan is highly rated by Home Depot customers, scoring an impressive 4.6 out of 5 based on more than 160 customer reviews.

Unlike our best overall pick above, this Neiko is an open top pan requiring you to dump used oil into another container before taking it to get recycled. Thankfully, neatly pouring oil from this pan is a cinch thanks to molded handles and a pour spout. It's made from sturdy plastic so it won't bend when picking it up, features an 8-quart capacity that should be good for most vehicles and is a little over 12 inches in diameter with an anti-splash lip -- giving plenty of real estate to catch old engine oil draining streams under your car. It's also well liked by users, boasting a strong 4.7 out of 5 rating on Amazon based off more than 1,000 customer reviews. It's a pan found in the garages of a few Roadshow staffers, too.

If you have a car with a smaller engine that doesn't require quite that much oil, check out this Matrix Concepts M28 Oil Drain Container. This compact drain pan also doubles as a used oil container capable of holding 6 quarts that should be good enough to use with most four-cylinder engines. Users rave about its tight seals on the drain hole, screw cap and large handle that help make oil recycling trips an easy, mess-free endeavor.

For just $4 you can get FloTool's Standard Duty Drain Pan allowing you to get oil change jobs done if you are on a budget. This is an open plastic oil drain pan with a big catch area that's boon for folks whose cars have angled oil drain plugs. Case in point, a pal who has a Toyota Prius with a drain plug that sits at 45-degrees. The oil stream starts out horizontal but ends up vertical. This 15-inch diameter pan catches it all, no problem. It also features 7 quarts of capacity, handles and a molded pouring spout for easy draining into your preferred used oil container.

If you got the cash and are in the market for the Cadillac of oil drain pans, feast your eyes on this Goplus unit here. It can hold up to 17 gallons of old oil, features a T-handled and 4-inch caster wheels for super easy maneuvering. Most importantly, it's got a pump with an 8-foot hose to neatly get used engine oil into transport containers.

If your oil drain plug is in a weird place, you may need a low-profile drain pan. This Pittsburgh Automotive one from Harbor Freight is affordable and just 4.75 inches tall. When used in this position, it can accept 8.5 quarts of motor oil. There are three handles for easy carrying and the two plugs are equipped with rubber O-rings to keep oil leaks around the easy pouring drain spout at bay. To top things off, it's got a very reasonable price tag and 87% of nearly 500 user reviews recommend adding this Pittsburgh oil drain pan to your garage gear arsenal.

If you're working on big machinery like a heavy-duty pickup truck, check out this FloTool Super Duty oil drain tub that can handle up to 24 quarts of used motor oil. There are three handles for easy transport around the garage and the deep pan should keep splashes at bay. Plus, there is a cradle for the oil filter to drain from to keep things around your garage as nice and neat as possible.

With a 15-quart capacity and a lower profile design, this Lumax pan is ideal for working in tighter spaces or vehicles that don't have a ton of ground clearance. Setting this oil drain pan apart from most of the pans on our list are the two wheels on the bottom, which makes sliding it under the car easier. Just grab a handle and tilt it up to make positioning it under the car simple. In addition, there's a strainer at the top of the pan opening to prevent things like the oil drain plugs and crush washers from falling into the pan and being lost forever. It's also a darn popular oil drain pan with a 4.5 out of 5 rating on Amazon, based on more than 5,000 reviews.

This Aain oil drain pan earns an Amazon Choice label for its price and versatility. If you're lucky enough to have a lift in your home garage or pole barn, this oil pan rolls right under your car and can adjust from 40 to 67 inches in height. The funnel is a healthy 14 inches in diameter so angled drain plugs should be no problem. It offers 5 gallons of space that should let you do multiple oil changes before needing to make an oil recycling run.

The SLMOTO low profile oil drain pan is the best if you're looking to do an oil change on your motorcycle. This very slim pan is a mere 2.8 inches tall and boasts a catch area that's roughly 27-inches-by-16-inches meaning you have a big target area to hit when draining oil from your Harley-Davidson hog or Honda sport bike. It also offers an 8-quart capacity for used motorcycle oil and a molded handle to make transport easier. It's popular with Amazon customers, with an incredibly strong 4.7 out of 5 rating.

While many of the oil pans on the list are wide to reduce the chances of unwanted messes from oil splashes and spills, there's always a chance of a rogue fluid drip ending up on your precious garage floor. To provide extra insurance against used oil dirtying your floor during oil changes consider this Lumax LX-1715 Galvanized Drip Pan. This drip tray measures in at approximately 4-by-2 feet, providing a sizable splash protection zone around your oil drain pan. It's made from galvanized steel metal (making it rust resistant) and features rolled edges, giving you a smooth lip to grab onto when sliding it around under vehicles.

If you're looking for more floor protection around your drain pan from oil splash and oil spillage, another option besides a drip tray is an oil mat like this one from Armor All. This oil spill mat is roughly 5-by-2.5 feet with a waterproof, slip-resistant backing. The top polyester fiber layer contains oil and is easy to clean with soap and water. Unlike a drip pan, it can be rolled up and stored when not in use.