Simplifying my oil changing routine

At 73 I still do all my own oil changes, albeit I've gone to every 2 years with the reduced driving I do. One big difference. I spend a lot more time thinking of what tools I need before getting under the car/truck. The popping up and down 15 times is a thing of the past unless I want to be useless for two days while i recover.
Today I'm scheduled to change out fluids in #1 son's Silverado. Front and rear differentials, xfer case and coolant. Not looking forward to it as much as I used to.
 
Ok I bought a mityVac and it worked wonders. But still that cursed oil filter; it takes me 10 minutes to crawl out and stand up after working under. Looking into a filter relocation kit, that may be my next project. I found an outfit that rents out a lift to D-I-Yers; but the cost is more than having Valvoline change the oil. My sons have all moved out, hmm maybe there was a reason??
 

srfdude I feel your pain, I’ve gone to changing the oil filter every other oil change or leave it on for 2 changes​

 
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