"baking sheet didn't do squat. Ended up scrubbing stains off concrete for hours."
Yeah, learned that lesson the hard way myself. Thought cardboard would be enough under my old Camaro—nope. Still skeptical about some city rules, but drip trays save a ton of hassle...and elbow grease.
Had the same issue with cardboard—thought I was clever until I saw oil soaking right through onto my garage floor. Couple things I've learned since then:
- Baking sheets are way too shallow (ask me how I know...).
- Proper drip trays or even those cheap plastic boot trays from the hardware store are golden.
- City rules might feel a bit overkill, but honestly, they seem aimed at folks who don't keep an eye on leaks. Still annoying though...
"Baking sheets are way too shallow (ask me how I know...)."
Haha, been there. Thought I'd outsmart the system with an old pizza pan—turns out hot oil and thin metal aren't friends. Still scrubbing that stain off the concrete months later...
Haha, learned that lesson myself. Tried cardboard once thinking it'd soak up the drips—big mistake. Oil soaked right through overnight and left a nasty stain on the garage floor. Now I stick to those deeper aluminum roasting pans from the dollar store. They're cheap, disposable, and actually hold enough fluid if something decides to leak unexpectedly. Plus, city inspectors seem satisfied when they see something more substantial under the car. Speaking of city rules though, anyone else feel like they're getting stricter every year? Had a neighbor get cited recently just because his classic Mustang had a flat tire for a couple days...seems excessive to me.
Yeah, I get the frustration about city rules. Had a similar issue last summer—my old family sedan had a dead battery and sat parked in front of our house for maybe three days tops. Came home to find a bright orange warning sticker plastered on the windshield. Felt a bit over-the-top, honestly...I mean, it's not like it was an eyesore or anything. Seems like they're cracking down harder every year, even on minor stuff. Guess they're trying to keep neighborhoods tidy, but sometimes it feels excessive.
