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If you want to fill it, use round river rock to within 4" of the top, then cap it with concrete. The round rock doesn't settle as gravel does so you won't have to worry about compacting it. Any water that enters the pit will move through the rock as if it weren't there. It'll also be easy to undo if you ever need to. - Jim Katen, Oregon Jim, Thanks for your help. I like the idea for the river rock instead of gravel. I think that's the way to go. Many thanks!!
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Thanks for the quick response. But I don't know how someone could stand in this pit and still fit under a car, even an old one. Maybe sitting they could, but it's a tight fit. I'd rather not use it. I change my oil in the small driveway that I have anyway. Is there a potential problem if I do fill it in? Could there be a problem with water under the garage if I cap it with concrete? Also what's the best way to fill it (gravel, etc?). thanks again.
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I know this is an old thread, but I wanted ask a similar question. I have a similar pit, but there are no pipes going to/from it. It's just a concrete pit about 30" deep, 4' long, 3' wide. I want to just fill this in and cover it with concrete. But I'm a little worried that there's still 3" of water in it. So it seems water does leak into it from the outside walls. I'm at the top of a hill, and the house sits up and back from the garage. So it might be used to catch and pool underground water. I just wish I knew what it was really used for. Then I can decide if filling it in is a good/bad idea. If anyone can let me know. thanks