One gallon square containers for auto fluids

[bmonday]

How about something like the surplus 1-gallon storage cans.

http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/ZAA075-1.html

x2 for this idea. I have a bunch of these little 1gal cans and they are durable, an easily-stored shape, and don't leak.

 

[Schattenjager]

Despite the space wasting handle, I Just tried to order three of those Czech cans. Shipping was $42.00!!! :Wow1:
The hunt continues.

 

[teotwaki]

Despite the space wasting handle, I Just tried to order three of those Czech cans. Shipping was $42.00!!! :Wow1:
The hunt continues.

Where are you getting them shipped to??? For here in SoCal it told me:

Estimate Shipping
ZIP Code 92805

Here are your shipping options:
Ground Home Delivery (3-5 business days) $15.80
Express Saver (3 business days) $44.51
Express 2 Day (2 business days) $63.77
Express Standard Overnight (1 business day) $96.99

 

[Schattenjager]

shipping was to Denver. I'm going to check some of the local surplus stores.

 

[teotwaki]

shipping was to Denver. I'm going to check some of the local surplus stores.

I guess I am saying that there must have been a mistake in the quote you got. I specified 3 cans and UPS ground was about what I expected, under $16

 

[njsjeep]

Jax in Fort Collins and Loveland had some as of about two weeks ago.

 

[njsjeep]

I saw these at Walmart for about $4.00. They aren't much sturdier than the original fluid jugs but do have a boxier shape.

http://www.blitzusa.com/products/oil/Oil Drains and Pans/safecycle.html

 

[LaOutbackTrail]

How about some GTAW welded stainless steel containers custom made and purpose built for your rig. That is the only way to go. Period.

Fit them in a dead space in your rig.

 

[XJINTX]

Thanks...after reading this post I thought I'd order two of those Dutch surplus cans. I have received them already here in TX for $14 shipping.

I am not sure what they had in them though? The cans had a white painted label on them that meant nothing to me I have tried cleaaning and still an oily residue. I only used soapy water to clean the inside. I have also sanded, wire wheeled and painted the outside

QUESTION: My plan for use was for a gallon of gear oil for replacing diff oil if work was needed on one. Second can is for a gal 100% anti-freeze... for cooler work replacement. Do you think I should worry about any contamination of either commodity from the residue in the cans?

 

[LaOutbackTrail]

Thanks...after reading this post I thought I'd order two of those Dutch surplus cans. I have received them already here in TX for $14 shipping.

I am not sure what they had in them though? The cans had a white painted label on them that meant nothing to me I have tried cleaaning and still an oily residue. I only used soapy water to clean the inside. I have also sanded, wire wheeled and painted the outside

QUESTION: My plan for use was for a gallon of gear oil for replacing diff oil if work was needed on one. Second can is for a gal 100% anti-freeze... for cooler work replacement. Do you think I should worry about any contamination of either commodity from the residue in the cans?

If its worrying you, try using a coating that is used for the inside of motorcycle (and other) gas tanks.

 

[Cabrito]

These might be a good option if you can still get them.

Wedco Five-Liter Petrol Jerrycan (80705) 1.3 Gal.

Unfortunately no longer available on the ExpeditionExchange site
https://www.expeditionexchange.com/wedco/