A fluid retaining receptacle device which is removably secured to the underside of a motor vehicle by use of hanger means which may be connected to the vehicle by using accessible, bolt securing means, holes, clamping means thereof. The device retains fluid which drips therein from at least one portion of the vehicle. The motor vehicle being a car, truck, bus, racing car and even a boat. A generated draft of air, generated by the forward drive motion of at least one of the vehicles, over and against a portion of the fluid retained in the device and/or in a separate material retained in the receptacle portion of the device, which material may further have organic hydrocarbon consuming bacteria and/or inorganic catalyst means for reducing the volume and/or increasing the rate of oxidation and thickening of the fluid retained therein.
An oil drip pan for use on the underside of a vehicle as an auxiliary pan for catching leaking or dripping oil from the preexisting vehicle oil pan. The oil pan includes means for securing the pan beneath the preexisting vehicle oil pan and is adapted to be mounted on most vehicles. The pan further includes means for absorbing most of the dripping oil and for guiding dripping or leaking oil to a particular location on the pan for subsequent drainage therefrom.
An automotive engine oil drip pan assembly comprises a pan containing a pad which has a preference for absorbing oil over water. The pan is constructed with a depression forming a locator for the pad. The assembly mounts on an automotive engine and powertrain combination with the pan disposed directly below the bell housing area so as to catch and collect oil which may leak through the engine rear bearing and seal. The pad is provided with a recess forming a collection volume for oil which drains through an opening in certain engine and powertrain models. The pan is suspended by means of flexible cords from brackets which are attached to the engine through the use of pre-existing fasteners used to fasten the powertrain's engine. Releasable fasteners are also used to provide for release of the pan assembly for replacement of a used pad.
A disposable oil-absorbent drip pad assembly adapted for suspension under the chassis of a motor vehicle includes a first support surface and pad portion, and a second support surface and pad portion which can be separately adjusted to allow access to the oil drain plug. An air deflector deflects oil blown from the engine area due to forward motion of the vehicle against the surface of the pad.
A fluid change kit for disposing of fluids, such as automotive fluids, includes a container at least partially filled with an absorbent. The fluid change kit typically includes a biodegradable box and an absorbent selected from peat moss and coconut coir for absorbing the fluid. A liner may also be included. By absorbing the fluid, the fluid change kit can be disposed of in a conventional landfill.
