You are not alone .... sometimes its worth the extra few bucks to take them to a rapid lube place. I won't even bother with my 08' Charger R/T anymore. I still change oil in my truck and my Plymouth but always make a mess to one extent or another. Last change in my Plymouth I changed it hot. Turned the oil plug out to the last thread and pulled it away as the oil started gushing out - the plug went back and stuck half way in the hole - yup, a magnetic plug.... Oil sprayed out in 5 directions around it. One time some months ago I had changed oil in something - with minimal mess. I was transferring the used oil into the empty gallon jug on the bench and when it was full it decided to fall over - on me ..... :-({|=