Quote Originally Posted by gbang007 View Post
when i changed my oil a couple of months back, i drained the oil, but when i took off the oil filter, oil came out. like a cup full. this was done on stands so the front of the car was raised. how do u get the oil out so it doesnt go everywhere once you change the filter?
With a cold engine, I take the plastic wrapper bag from a loaf of bread, and then press it against the block around the filter. Then I just remove the filter, taking care not to tear the plastic bag. Filter stays in the bag, and any drips as well. Then just wipe up any little spills.