I would try sucking it out with a shop vac first. Do you think that you overtightened it that caused the oil filter assembly to break? I've done numerous oil changes on my 98 E320 and never had that problem.

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Ray
1998 Mercedes E320, 200K Miles
2001 Acura 3.2TL, 178K Miles
1992 Chevy Astro, 205K Miles