They might not be the most attractive thing to research, funnels, but they’ll save a costly spill on your garage floor if you have the right one. Parkers have been looking through the best tools to ensure that no matter your project, you have what you need to complete it.
When it comes to filling fluids in your car, anything from washer fluid to brake fluids, spilling it is not only a waste of money on lost product, but it can also get all over your car and garage floor.
Yes, you can get an empty engine oil container, cut it in half, and you’ve made yourself a makeshift funnel. What happens if the container you want to get fluid has a smaller orifice than your big engine oil bottle? You’ll spill it everywhere, lubricating the engine on the outside instead of the inside. A good funnel (or a selection) is a must.
The best funnels at a glance
Best big container funnel: Silverline Plastic Funnel – Buy now on Tool Station
Best branded funnel: Draper Expert Heavy-Duty Polypropylene Funnel – Buy now on Amazon
Best multipack of funnels: Xingrun Universal Funnel 6-part Set – Buy now on Amazon
Best multiuse funnel: Draper Foldable Funnel – Buy now on Amazon
Best valve switch funnel: HORUSDY No-Spill Coolant Funnel Kit – Buy now on Amazon
The best funnels
Best Big container funnel
Pros
- Big
- Removable filter
Cons
- Perhaps overkill for smaller jobs
Size: | 25.5cm x 16.5cm |
Material: | Plastic |
Best branded funnel
Pros
- Respected brand
- Big capacity
- Attachable nozzle
Cons
- Dust cap makes funnel hole smaller
Size: | 230mm/3litres |
Material: | Polypropylene |
Best multipack of funnels
Pros
- A size for every hole
- Removeable filter in the largest funnel
Cons
- Storage could be a concern
Size: | Various |
Material: | Plastic |
Best multiuse funnel
Pros
- Respected brand
- Nice design
- Durable
Cons
- Expensive for what it is
Size: | 12 x 4.5 x 10.2cm |
Material: | Aluminium |
Best valve switch funnel
Pros
- Accurate
- Different nozzles
- Easy to control
Cons
- Not a recognised brand
Size: | 19.05 x 19.05 x 24.89 cm |
Material: | Not given |
Myles Warwood is an Autos Products Writer for both Parkers and CAR, specialising in child seats and e-bikes. In his spare time, he’s a freelance cycling journalist and dog owner.
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