[Walt Fricke]

Oh - to pull exhaust covers with oil in the system, jack the car up as high as you can on one side, insert jack stands, put a rag over the exhaust system, and pull the cover. You won't lose much oil that way, as it is all over on the other side of the engine. One hopes it isn't just pouring out that side.

When done, lower and work on the other side.

Saves draining the oil and then replacing it.