Cardboard strips under engines stop messy oil drips

I put cardboard strips under boat motors when changing oil. This keeps the work area clean and stops spills. The cardboard soaks up the oil so it does not hit the ground. I cut strips from old boxes that would be thrown out. After the oil change, I toss the oily cardboard in a trash bag. It goes to the dump instead of into the water. A few other mechanics at my shop have started doing this too. It costs nothing and helps reduce pollution.

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brian_smith69d ago

Man, my buddy tried that last summer after he saw a mess on his driveway. His wife was pissed because oil dripped all over their new concrete pad, lol. Now he flattens old cereal boxes under his mower every time.

the_nora9d ago

Love that it costs nothing and works.

aaron_hayes789d ago

Took me three oil-stained driveways to figure that one out.