<VV> Silly Question

[Robert K. Henry]

I'm not sure what they officially call the tool but I've seen it called a
measuring can. I've referred to it as an oil pitcher. It's a metal can with
a specified capacity, like 1 qt, 2 qt, I've seen 'em use a 4 qt at the
airport, where the airplane engines take 8 qts or more. There they buy their
motor oil by the drum. The metal can has a flexible metal spout that
minimizes spills as you pour the measure of oil into the oil filler. 

I've seen 'em with the spout at the top, sort of like a teapot that you pour
out through the spout. I've seen some like that sold online. What I prefer
is the type that has the spout coming out the bottom controlled by a valve.
I found one like that at Big Lots a few years ago for a couple of bucks. I
have no idea how I could replace it if I had to. It has a button just above
the handle that operates the valve in the bottom of the can. You set the can
on the bench and fill it to the top, which measures 2 qts of oil. Then hold
the can up by its handle, bend the flexible spout down to the engine oil
filler, and press the button with your thumb to open the valve and allow the
oil to run down the spout into the engine. Release the button, the flow
stops, and you can concentrate on managing any droplets from the end of the
spout as you pull it out of the oil filler.

Maybe someone can tell me the proper name to give the parts/tool supplier to
get the device I've just described. But then, I already have one. Never know
what you're going to find at Big Lots.

Robert Henry
'65 Corsa Turbo Convertible
Knoxville, TN

-----Original Message-----
From: virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org
[mailto:virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org] On Behalf Of Jay Pitchford
Sent: Saturday, November 28, 2009 11:06 AM
To: Virtual Vairs
Subject: <VV> Silly Question

I purchased a 2.5 gallon jug of Amsoil to change the Corsa's oil. Any
suggestions on the easiest item to use to measure in the proper
amount? I don't mind buying something if it's really handy, as oil
changes will be a more common event since I'm driving it regularly.

Thanks - jcp
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