h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

A tip for the ocasions where your sump plug or oil filter is located above something that you don't want to get covered in oil.

The Honda ST1300 motorbike oil filter is located very close to the exhaust, so by placing a sheet of aliminium foil above the exhaust, you prevent a mess. You also don't have to put up with the smell of burning oil for the next 100 miles. Remember to remove the foil when you are finished.

This tip works for cars, bikes and trucks. No vehicles were harmed in the writing of this advice.