Oil Pan:
The best tip I have seen so far, is to go to Home Depot (or whatever store you have access to) and go to the masonry section. For about $4 you can buy a huge pan, with tall sides that can hold way more oil than your flat 6. Plus, there is no hole in the middle to restrict flow. Even better is that is is wide / long enough that you can actually drain BOTH the sump and tank at the same time. Have to drink your beer faster though
It also doubles as a parts washer.....
-Chris