Walmart has
5-Gallon Midwest Can Company Gasoline Can w/ Flame Mitigation Device (Red, 5610) on sale for
$12.88. Select store pickup where available, otherwise
shipping is free with Walmart+ (
Free 30-Day Trial) or orders $35 or more.
Thanks to Community Member
cashistrash for finding this deal.
Features:
- Holds 5 gallons of gas
- Meet CARB and EPA requirements
- Wide base and lower center of gravity to reduce the chance of containers tipping over
- Measures: 13 in. x 10 in. x 14.5 in
Top Comments
Community Reviews
This 5 gallon gas can is mainly valued as a cheap way to store and pour fuel, especially when similar cans have been hard to find under $20. The supplied nozzle is the biggest drawback, with reports that it is awkward, slow, and can leak if used often. Still, the can itself is described as serviceable, and replacement spouts or pump setups can make it work much better. It is a practical budget pick if you can live with the safety nozzle setup.
people who are willing to maintain/repair the nozzle to stop leaks because commenters said leaks can be fixed by replacing the o-ring/gasket (and even described disassembling the nozzle assembly to prevent leaking)
people who need a 5-gallon gas can and have been struggling to find one under $20 because this was called a "real decent price" at $12.88 and commenters said they couldn't find anything under $20 for months
car and tractor owners who want to pour fuel quickly from a 5-gallon can because the nozzle was described as "incredibly annoying for anything but a car... or maybe a tractor," implying it works best for those bigger-fuel jobs
homeowners filling seasonal equipment like a 2-stage snowblower who want easier refueling because one commenter used an automatic fuel transfer pump with the can and said it made filling their snowblower much easier
buyers who plan to use a spout replacement to speed up filling because one commenter said a replacement spout let the can empty in about 2 minutes versus ~10 minutes with the supplied nozzle
buyers who need a can that seals well out of the box because multiple commenters reported the can doesn't seal around the nozzle and leaks, with one saying "cheap cans always leak"
people trying to use the can for small power equipment (like small engines) because commenters said the nozzle is painful/a pain in the ass for anything besides a car or tractor
people who want a "safety nozzle" setup for fuel jugs because one commenter said VP Racing fuel jugs are "absolute garbage" specifically when used with the safety nozzle
people who want the older "old school" style cans because commenters noted regulations may make those older-style cans illegal to make now, limiting options
people who don't want to deal with nozzle-cap gasket wear over time because one commenter said after 2-3 years the nozzle-cap gaskets tend to not seal well and leak gas/fumes (even though replacement gaskets help)
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