i always jack it up on the drivers side and drain the oil. I change it hot so i can get as much oil out as i can. I also remove the oil filler cap and oil filter housing cap so the oil drains quicker, after it starts to drip i lower the car and more oil comes out. Let it drop out until i get drips that are about 10 seconds apart.

Always worked for me.

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Current:
05 E320 CDI
07 GL320 CDI
08 Sprinter
05 Dodge Cummins
01 Dodge Cummins

Previous
2004 E55 AMG
2002 C32 AMG (#2)
1995 E300
1978 300D
1987 300D
2002 C32 AMG(blown motor :[
1981 300SD
1983 300SD
1987 300SDL
2002 Jetta TDI
1996 S420
1995 S500
1993 190E 2.6
1992 190E 2.3
1985 190E 2.3 5-Speed