2006-08-17 04:03:26 · 5 answers · asked by Tozman 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
So they'll balance theirself up in the oil fill hole
2006-08-17 04:08:55 · answer #1 · answered by Gizmo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is supposed to make them easier to pour and so you don't spill so much oil on your engine. Also it leaves less voids in the shipping box as opposed the the old round cans.
2006-08-17 04:13:00 · answer #2 · answered by Thomas S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It allows for less air to enter the crank case while pouring
2006-08-17 11:18:20 · answer #3 · answered by Joe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So they are easier to pour other like a watering can for plants you can direct it before it starts to come out.
2006-08-17 04:11:23 · answer #4 · answered by Scott B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is a regulation by the SAE for them to be shaped this way.
2006-08-20 17:15:43 · answer #5 · answered by Silvertooth 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋