Messy magnetic plug removal

[Big Flapper]

Well, it's about time for another oil change and I am wondering if anyone knows how to remove the magnetic plug without making an oily mess on the engine??

I have a 912 ULS engine.

Thanks

[FlyingMonkey]

I just put a rag under the plug, unscrew it, check it, put it back in as quickly as possible.  I rarely get any significant spillage.

[Tom Baker]

I do the same. Rag below, remove the plug, thumb over the hole, inspect and clean the plug one handed, then reinstall. If someone is around I may have them thumb the hole or clean the plug. If you had two you could pull one and install the clean one right away, then inspect the one removed. Rinse and repeat. 

[Big Flapper]

27 minutes ago, Roger Lee said:

Do it cold after it sits a day. Usually no oil.

Now that's what I like, I'll try that next time. Thanks Roger

[ls6pilot]

I seem to make more mess with the filter removal.

[Tom Baker]

3 hours ago, ls6pilot said:

I seem to make more mess with the filter removal.

I use a chute made from plastic sign board. I slide it under the filter to guide the oil into my bucket. I normally don't spill any oil.

[FlyingMonkey]

1 hour ago, Tom Baker said:

I use a chute made from plastic sign board. I slide it under the filter to guide the oil into my bucket. I normally don't spill any oil.

I did the same thing, I made a V-shaped channel out of aluminum that has a lip that grabs the filter fitting.  As I unscrew the filter, the oil dribbles down the channel and into my waiting bucket.  I screw the new filter on before removing the channel.  If I'm really good it's zero drips, but there is usually a stray drop or two.

[sandpiper]

I made my chute out of a gallon plastic milk jug.

[ls6pilot]

Anyone want to post a picture of their chute? Thx

[FlyingMonkey]

I will shoot pics of the bare chute and in place under the filter, next time I'm in my hangar.

[Tip]

I use a 3” foil pie pan for the filter and the magnetic plug. Form it so that it fits under each spot and through it away when you are done.

[Tom Baker]

[Big Flapper]

On 8/14/2021 at 12:31 PM, Tom Baker said:

Thanks for all the ideas, Here is my "funnel" it's made from a Burnett's Vodka Bottle. No need for a drain as the oil is collected in the neck.

[Anticept]

A few sheets of paper is even enough.the oil will soak through eventually but you will long by then be done.