seems over complicated
The whole Job takes less than two minutes. No need to jack the car. unless your arms aren't long enough
I loosen the filter first and remove the oil filler cap
undo the sump plug
reach up and remove the filter. Keeping it vertical no oil drips out then just tip it out to the drain pan
go inside and make a cup of coffee
I'd agree; changing the oil on the 1.2 Panda/500 is about as simple as it gets. For me, it's all about minimising mess; the hassle of cleaning any kind of suction apparatus would make this a non-starter. Syphoning does, however, work well for getting the coolant out of those models with the expansion tank at the side of the rad, particularly if the coolant is to be reused (if changing a thermostat, for example).
You can do the job without lifting the car, but I find access is easier if I raise the front drivers side just to the point where the wheel is about to come off the ground. Don't raise it too far, or you may not get all the old oil out. Like koalar, I loosen the filter, remove the drain plug, and then unscrew the filter once most of the oil has drained.
A few practical hints:
Wear nitrile gloves; used oil is carcinogenic
An old duvet placed under the car will catch any splashes, and is more comfortable to lie on than the driveway
A 6 pint plastic milk container with one side cut out makes a great disposable catch can and is just the right size to hold all the old oil
Cutting the top off an empty 2 litre plastic water bottle makes a useful disposable funnel for getting the new oil in
To help the oil flow smoothly, either remove the filler cap or raise the dipstick to stop a partial vacuum forming in the sump when the plug comes out
Wiping a rag soaked in old oil over the outside of the sump helps prevent it rusting through (a common issue with these engines)
Choose a calm day; a strong wind will blow oil everywhere, particularly the last drips.
