Is this 1/2 turn screw on oil funnel worth the cost?

[Landru]

Is this 1/2 turn screw on oil funnel worth the cost? Anyone use them?

Amazon link to a comparable model: https://amzn.to/3MWEgBf

[Redd]

I just use a mineral water bottle that's been cut in half. Lol

[DRLane]

I use one that I bought years ago, but do a lot of oil changes as a track car.

[Landru]

Originally Posted by Redd

I just use a mineral water bottle that's been cut in half. Lol

the correct thread pattern?

[DukeofAlexandria]

Originally Posted by Landru

Is this 1/2 turn screw on oil funnel worth the cost? Anyone use them?

Amazon link to a comparable model: https://amzn.to/3MWEgBf

This is, and I'm going to say this as nicely as I can, the stupidest bullshit gadget that is not needed in the slightest.

Even if you can't pour a bottle of oil, the most basic $1.99 funnel will do just the same thing.

-Duke

[Adriano917]

Its cool but nothing that a $1.99 funnel from Autozone cant do.

[spammysammich]

Or cutting a liter oil bottle in half and using it as a funnel. motul bottles have a handy pull out spout that fits nicely in most 710 holes.

[fs34]

I have this one and I love it. It comes in handy and I can fill 2 liters at a time:

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/eur...EaAnIlEALw_wcB

[Helmsman]

Gas station has funnels in waxed paper for free. What I use.

[Ximian]

I just try to aim the 5L bottle to pour right, but spill a bit, swear a lot, then clean it up. Cheaper than a funnel. I'm averaging 3 oil changes per year.

[Landru]

Originally Posted by DRLane

I use one that I bought years ago, but do a lot of oil changes as a track car.

Makes sense on the track use

[DRLane]

Originally Posted by Landru

Makes sense on the track use

Yeah, I don't want to aim oil flow through this nest of hoses either. Plus I like to keep my bay super tidy and clean to get quick visual on leaks or issues.

I have that one from FCP and it's awesome. Because it's fixed and thus secure I can dump the liter or quart upside down in the funnel and walk away to prep the next. Gets every drop out and saves my shoulder.

[AndyBrad]

they dont show it being removed so i guess it drips the oil down the side of the engine. May as well just use a funnel

[Landru]

Originally Posted by DukeofAlexandria

This is, and I'm going to say this as nicely as I can, the stupidest bullshit gadget that is not needed in the slightest.

Even if you can't pour a bottle of oil, the most basic $1.99 funnel will do just the same thing.

-Duke

so big waste of money in your book

[DukeofAlexandria]

Originally Posted by Landru

so big waste of money in your book

Ehhhh, it MIGHT be worth it if you have a Harrop or some type of catch can system tubing in place. Like DRLane said, the Harrop coolant lines are quasi in the way so it works for him. I routed my Harrop lines ever so slightly different and put them AROUND my oil cap so I still won't have an issue.

He also has insulation piping so I feel he's the outlier in this, so aside from his setup (or Harrop in general), useless.

For 4.99 you can buy a box of 50 of the disposable paper/wax cardboard ones.

-Duke

Edit: sorry, pack of 12 and $7.99 - https://www.amazon.com/ValvoMax-Disp...a-586461308395

And those are the NICE ones; cheaper cone ones 100 for $4.99.

[Landru]

Originally Posted by DukeofAlexandria

Ehhhh, it MIGHT be worth it if you have a Harrop or some type of catch can system tubing in place. Like DRLane said, the Harrop coolant lines are quasi in the way so it works for him. I routed my Harrop lines ever so slightly different and put them AROUND my oil cap so I still won't have an issue.

He also has insulation piping so I feel he's the outlier in this, so aside from his setup (or Harrop in general), useless.

For 4.99 you can buy a box of 50 of the disposable paper/wax cardboard ones.

-Duke

Edit: sorry, pack of 12 and $7.99 - https://www.amazon.com/ValvoMax-Disp...a-586461308395

And those are the NICE ones; cheaper cone ones 100 for $4.99.

thanks for the added insight

[DRLane]

Originally Posted by DukeofAlexandria

Ehhhh, it MIGHT be worth it if you have a Harrop or some type of catch can system tubing in place. Like DRLane said, the Harrop coolant lines are quasi in the way so it works for him. I routed my Harrop lines ever so slightly different and put them AROUND my oil cap so I still won't have an issue.

He also has insulation piping so I feel he's the outlier in this, so aside from his setup (or Harrop in general), useless.

For 4.99 you can buy a box of 50 of the disposable paper/wax cardboard ones.

-Duke

Edit: sorry, pack of 12 and $7.99 - https://www.amazon.com/ValvoMax-Disp...a-586461308395

And those are the NICE ones; cheaper cone ones 100 for $4.99.

You can route them that way but I found it kinda pinching or at least rubbing. I don't want the contact…

It's definitely not needed, but again it's $50 and ensures a clean pour, hands free, and without any fuss. That's like 5 sandwiches. Easy justification

[Landru]

Originally Posted by AndyBrad

they dont show it being removed so i guess it drips the oil down the side of the engine. May as well just use a funnel

what do you mean?

[vitalsigns]

Negative utility for me as I keep a soft but effective plastic funnel in the trunk under the trunk floor lid along with a liter of 10w60. This funnel would never fit.

I also don't see the point of the screw-on funnel since oil spillage isn't much of an issue. And a shop towel works fine for catching funnel drip.

[Z K]

I used to use a piece of regular printer 8x11 paper and twist it into a funnel. I have a plastic one now but I still use the paper funnel every now and then.

I find I never need to top off the oil between oil changes. The car does not consume any oil.

[Landru]

Originally Posted by vitalsigns

Negative utility for me as I keep a soft but effective plastic funnel in the trunk under the trunk floor lid along with a liter of 10w60. This funnel would never fit.

I also don't see the point of the screw-on funnel since oil spillage isn't much of an issue. And a shop towel works fine for catching funnel drip.

funny you say that, I always used to get one of those like 50 cent walmart funnels, but then COVID happened and my walmarts never have them anymore