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I think the other boarders have covered most things. All I shall add are 3 of my own little tricks.

1. A large washing up bowl is much easier than a propietry drain can. You have a hooj target so it's difficult to miss and if you line it up right you can catch the dregs from the filter as well without having to move it. I then use a very large funnel to pour it back into an old oil bottle.

2. Get an old double blanket. Fold it in half and place it under the car beore beginning work. This will prevent all but the biggest spills from marking your driveway/garage floor/lawn etc.

3. I think Paul S hit on this and he's dead right. It's vital that you get as much of the old oil out as possible. Take up smoking and tea drinking. By the time you've brewed up, smoked a couple of Marlboros and downed a cuppa then a good half hour or more has passed and most of the old oil will be out. You children all warm the engine, and hence the oil, up before hand don't you?

Good luck,

Big Rich.
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'86 245, B230A. 161k. Old 200s never die, they just live on in other cars.