John Horner wrote:
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Here's another trick or two: When draining, use at least a six inch
extension on the ratchet so you have more control of how far you slip
the magnetic plug out. I pull it only as far as it needs to gush down,
into the pan. If you remove it all the way it pees way over where the
tire would be, missing the pan.. The extension also keeps the ratchet
from being baptized in ATF, and dripping for two months after.

I also remove the tire and then lower the tiny scissor jack so the car
is in a normal angle before draining.

A manilla file folder rolled into a very pointy dunce cap, sealed with
duct tape makes an excellent filling funnel, and it doesn't get reused,
so no worry about it being filthy with dust and grit next time.

'Curly'