Auto Repair and Quick Lube Equipment
This page groups quick lube equipment for independent repair shops, quick lube centers, dealer service departments and fleet garages. A typical shop stores motor oil in bulk tanks or stackable totes, sends it to each bay through pumps, reels and meters, and drains used oil into a labeled tank for pickup. A planned layout keeps oil off the floor and saves steps at each bay.
How to choose
- New oil: choose bulk tanks or lube dispensing packages sized to your deliveries and the grades you stock.
- Bays: shop oil dispensing equipment with air pumps, reels and meters lets techs fill engines without pouring and record oil by job.
- Used oil: pair used oil drains with a waste oil tank sized for your pickup schedule.
- Chemicals: store solvents and other flammables in a safety cabinet, and keep drums on spill pallets.
Common questions
What rules apply to used oil at a shop?
The EPA used oil rules (40 CFR 279) cover storage. Containers and tanks should be in good condition, not leaking and labeled "Used Oil".
Can I bill oil by the quart?
Yes. A meter or preset handle on each reel records how much oil goes into each vehicle.
