Look closely at the graduations (lines) on the pitcher. First, they start pretty high up, such that if you're trying to measure out less than 1/4 quart you're out of luck. Even if you want 1/4 quart, you have to figure out and assume that the bottom graduation actually represents 1/4 quart because there isn't actually a line there on the quart side of the scale. On the metric side, if you want to measure out less than 0.206 liters, the lowest graduation on that side, you're out of luck. Further, the third line up from the bottom on the liters side is marked "1/4" but that's wrong. That line is actually 0.3 liters. Now, like many others, I bought this pitcher for motor oil. Since oil in the USA is typically sold in 1 or 5 quart bottles, and non-American cars spec oil capacity in liters, you'll have to start filling your car with whole quarts of oil, then if the remaining required volume is in anything other than 1/4, 1/2, or 3/4 of a quart, you'll have to convert the remaining need to liters to fill the oil pan to the proper volume. Thus, my two Toyotas require me to measure out 0.7 qts, or .66 liters, and 0.9 qts, or 0.85 liters, respectively, in order to leverage the more precise metric graduated scale to achieve the desired result. The conversion is easy with the interwebs, but shouldn't be necessary. All of these problems would easy fixes by just changing the paint. First, correct the marking on the bottom of the liter scale from 1/4 to 0.3. Then add 1/10th of a quart markings, plus ounce markings, on the quart side. And then extend both graduation scales lower on the pitcher. Alas, none of that has happened. As for durability, I give it four starts because while the plastic is satisfyingly thick, sturdy, and hard to break, it also requires my own markings on it to overcome the above failings. The problem with that is, my "permanent" markings with a Sharpie, such as at my needed .66 and .85 liter levels, wipe off easily in the presence of motor oil. I assume that's because of the type of plastic. I therefore not only have to make my own markings, but I also have to cover those markings with clear packing tape (or render them permanent by scratching them in with, e.g., a dremmel--haven't done that yet but think about it every time I use this thing). Overall, this tool should be an easy one step solution to a pesky measurement problem, but it necessitates additional steps instead. I'm keeping it, and giving it three stars anyway, only because all the other potential solutions I've found are either even more problematic or even more ridiculously expensive for a piece of molded plastic. Hope that helps, fellow wrenches.
