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Issue with carrying extra fluids

badmix

badmix

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Went on a trip to TN as some have seen. this is the 2nd time this has happened. Ive got 1 quart size oil containers in a cargo box. They seem to be busting and getting oil everywhere, last time I this happened I put them in plastic bags, apparently that doesnt work either. Im looking for ideas on how to carry 5 quarts of motor oil, 3-5 quarts of tranny fluid, container of brake fluid and a couple quarts of gear oil.

I dont know how or why the containers are busting, but it seems to be near the bottom up the side a 1/2 inch or so.

ideas?
 
I keep all my spare fluids in a 5 gallon bucket, that way in case it leaks, nothing gets in the truck.
 
Good, so It's not just me.
I get that in my big rig, and may times It's gear oil.
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badmix said:
Went on a trip to TN as some have seen. this is the 2nd time this has happened. Ive got 1 quart size oil containers in a cargo box. They seem to be busting and getting oil everywhere, last time I this happened I put them in plastic bags, apparently that doesnt work either. Im looking for ideas on how to carry 5 quarts of motor oil, 3-5 quarts of tranny fluid, container of brake fluid and a couple quarts of gear oil.

I dont know how or why the containers are busting, but it seems to be near the bottom up the side a 1/2 inch or so.

ideas?
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It may be from excessive pressure due to altitude and/or temperature change. I'd just keep it in a plastic storage container that you can get at any home improvement store.
 
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There's a vendor on pirate that sells a container for assorted bottles like you're describing.
 
Its a quart crate from Bengals. It holds 5 quarts. there are other options for this. Many different ones you can choose.

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I would suggest one of the rubber maid containers sold at wal-mart (a thick durable one) and then line the bottom of it with an oil spill rag (the white oil absorbing pads). I don't like the idea of breaking the seal on the factory containers to put into another container. Fluids like brake fluid absorb moister out of the air and actually go bad.
 
I'm still curious as to why they are splitting and breaking. It can't be pressure on the containers alone. Another force must be acting on them.

In this cargo box, are they in there tight with no room to breath? If so, that could be the problem. Or, is anything else in the box sliding around and hitting them and breaking them?
 
Couldn`t you just pack them all in a milk crate, so they can`t move around. I agree that they must be rubbing on something. I have various loose containers floating around my plow truck, behind/under seats, underhood, no puncture issues.
 
You must have a ton of leaks to need that much of every fluid on hand for a trip.
 
I used to have milk crate with strips of carpet padding leftovers from jobsite. stuffed it around a few quarts so the wouldn't move and strapped the crate in back of my old sub....you can even line the inside with large plastic bag just to make sure....:waytogo:
 
I have used a gas can made for chain saws,that had two separate compartments ,one for the gas/oil mix,and the other half for bar oil--I filled it with motor oil on one side and ATF on the other,to keep in my plow truck to top off the engine oil and plow pump while out doing plow jobs...

Stuff like brake fluid I put in a metal army surplus ammo box that was weathertight,so if the cheesy plastic container got punctured,at least it didn't spill everywhere and peel off all the paint...

Anyone but me want to peuke when you see the PRICES of fluids,even the cheap stuff at the dollar store??..I cant find brake fluid for less than 7 bucks a quart anywhere,my trucks master cylinder has a leak on the rear seal ,so it will eventually run too low and let air get pumped into my rear brakes,and my oil pan has a slow leak thanks to rust,and its getting quite expensive to just keep buying more fluid to keep both filled,on a truck thats mostly used around the yard and to do dump runs,and I'm not able to afford to fix everything on it right now...15W-40 is at least 4 bucks a qt,and its rare to see any oil selling for less than 2.50 a quart now...
 
They were packed in a rubber made type cargo box., it wasnt too tight IMO. I dont know if it was going from Sea level to 3500ft or going from 80* to 29* within 12hours. (drove from Florida to TN). I know the oil containers arent made to last forever, so dont know.
 
chevyfumes said:
Wait,,,what??? I call BS on that, my blazer isn't running right now and there is at least 4 on the shop floor.:haha:
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MINE TOO.....it sat for about a week, no leak, then in 2 days it dumps about 4-6 oz in a drain pan I put under it....wth is that all about????

badmix said:
They were packed in a rubber made type cargo box., it wasnt too tight IMO. I dont know if it was going from Sea level to 3500ft or going from 80* to 29* within 12hours. (drove from Florida to TN). I know the oil containers arent made to last forever, so dont know.
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I think the plastic containers are at fault. I've had them leak while standing upright in a cabinet in a controlled environment. Oil, Antifreeze, trans fluid....but not brake fluid. I use the 5 gal pail method of transport.
 
I've got a 20mm ammo can in the back of the burb where I keep all my fluids, spare parts like U-joints, bolts, fuses, etc. and some tools. You can lock them up with a padlock, they're water tight and if anything spills, you can just wipe it out. Cost me $25.99 IIRC.
 
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