Abstract: An apparatus for and method of magnetically treating flowing fluids includes a housing into which a fluid stream is directed and in which the stream is divided into a plurality of separate flow paths. Each of the flow paths within the housing is subjected to a monopolar magnetic influence and a baffle configured to induce turbulence in the flow path to insure exposure of all of the fluid in the path to the monopolar magnetic influence. The separate flow paths are at least partially recombined to a single flow path and discharged from the housing.

Abstract: A waste fluid receptacle for receiving engine oil, transmission fluids, coolants, hydraulic fluids, and other service fluids normally employed in motor vehicles, is mounted on a support secured beneath a service vehicle and is movable between retracted and extended positions. In the extended mode, the receptacle may be positioned beneath an engine or engine accessory sump on a vehicle or other piece of equipment to be serviced and in such position, may receive fluids drained therefrom during periodic service. An appropriate reservoir may be selectively coupled to said receptacle to receive for subsequent disposal the waste fluids collected initially in the receptacle.