Low Profile Oil Drain Pans – Our Top Picks

Low profile oil drain pans are a must have tool for many jobs. Whether it’s to fit under a motorcycle for an oil change or putting under an engine bay when the car is not jacked up, it is a necessity in any garage. When shopping for one, be sure to match it to the jobs you expect to do by capacity and height. For other lists of great tools, visit our tool review category page.

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SLMOTO Low Profile Oil Drain Pan

Tailored specifically for motorcycle oil changes, this drain pan is our pick for that job. It is 2.8” tall with a 2 gallon capacity (8 quart) and has a large foot print to make sure you catch it all. This is a closed top style drain pan and comes with plugs to seal the oil in if it needs to be stored or transported.

OTC 1577 Low Profile Oil Drain Pan

The OTC 1577 drain pan has the largest capacity of any on our list at 7.5 gallons. This is pan is best used as a catch all on a car when draining coolant and it can often be used without jacking up the front end. It is 5” tall so it is the tallest of any listed. This pan also comes equipped with casters to help it roll when it is full.

Bike Master Low Profile Oil Drain Pan

With a 2 Liter (~2.1 quart) capacity, the Bike Master low profile oil drain pan is best suited to small engines with a small oil capacity. It has a height of 3” and has a open top design making it easy to use and clean. Although it is small, it is also more affordable and smaller then the other low profile oil drain pans to store.

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