The last hurrah for metal oil cans was in 1986, when Eagle Oil, citing cost issues, switched to plastic containers. Not only were the new containers cheaper than metal, they addressed additional ...

Gas station collectibles, known as petroliana, attract a variety of hobbyists eager to decorate garages and auto-related businesses. Collectors look for 1-quart oil cans and can accessories ...

An unusual Marathon motor oil container sold in 2014 at a William Morford auction. It’s shaped and decorated to look like an oil well. The 15-inch-high can has the brand’s “Running Man ...

From there, all you have to do is fill the planter with soil and add your plant. The end result is a planter that can fit anywhere, and if you like the art or design of the oil cans, looks good in ...

So when and why did motor oil stop coming in metal cans? The last hurrah for metal oil cans was in 1986, when Eagle Oil, citing cost issues, switched to plastic containers.