Quote Originally Posted by wayne1956 View Post
There really is no need to drill any holes. You have several holes when the copper lines are removed, and the oil can be drained thru those. I have never had a problem draining the oil out of those holes, whether it is a refrigerator compressor or an AC compressor.
My yard requires the holes as well. Yes you can drain them from the existing tubes but it's easier for the yard to take a peek under there and see the holes and know it's been drained.