The Best Funnels: Don't get caught in a spill

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Draper Expert Heavy-Duty Polypropylene Funnel

Written by Ryan Gilmore Published: 1 March 2023 Updated: 13 March 2024

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

Silverline Plastic Funnel

Best Big container funnel

Price: £8.48

www.toolstation.com

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Can’t get any more ‘does what it says on the tin’ than this. At 25.5cm wide and 16.5cm long, it’s a big funnel, and it even has a removable filter to keep any unwanted objects out when decanting.

Pros

Big
Removable filter

Cons

Perhaps overkill for smaller jobs

Size:	25.5cm x 16.5cm
Material:	Plastic

Draper Expert Heavy-Duty Polypropylene Funnel

Best branded funnel

Price: $64.89

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A three-litre funnel from Draper has a dust cap cover for when you’re not funnelling, perfect for stopping dust from entering a container where it’s not wanted. This cap makes the funnel opening smaller than other options, but the quality of the polypropylene construction will be second to none.

Pros

Respected brand
Big capacity
Attachable nozzle

Cons

Dust cap makes funnel hole smaller

Size:	230mm/3litres
Material:	Polypropylene

Xingrun Universal Funnel 6-part Set

Best multipack of funnels

www.amazon.co.uk

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Sometimes a bunch of different funnels is what you’ll need. No orifice too small, no container too big, this pack of six funnels will help you keep spills to a minimum and keep the garage floor nice and tidy. There’s even one with a flexible spout for even better versatility.

Pros

A size for every hole
Removeable filter in the largest funnel

Cons

Storage could be a concern

Size:	Various
Material:	Plastic

Draper Foldable Funnel

Best multiuse funnel

www.amazon.co.uk

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A decent-sized funnel from Drapers which can be rolled to fit almost any orifice you need to pour fluid into. Its size makes it very convenient to hold as you pour. Over £20 for a piece of bendy aluminium is a bit steep, though, even if it is wrapped in a nice vinyl.

Pros

Respected brand
Nice design
Durable

Cons

Expensive for what it is

Size:	12 x 4.5 x 10.2cm
Material:	Aluminium

HORUSDY No-Spill Coolant Funnel Kit

Best valve switch funnel

www.amazon.co.uk

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If you need to be precise with how much liquid you’re funnelling in, something like this might help you get the job done. With an open and close tap and a few different nozzles, you can get the right fit and amount of fluid where you need it to be.

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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