Fuel container (6)
I believe the answer is:
oilcan
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">fuel container</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><br/ >This is the entire clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for oilcan that I've seen before include "Vessel for lubricant" , "Lubricant holder" , "Lubricant applier" , "Container used in lubricating machinery" , "Lubricator with a long nozzle" .)