Arthur- Thanks!! I kind of did the reverse of your method.I put a clear tube down into the fill tube hole, and with the dipstick out, blew into the clear tube.A little messy, but seemed to get the old fluid(?) out.
Does the cap come apart,or do I just clean it up as best I can ,(like I already did),by wiping thoroughly with a cloth?
I am going to change the oil again,using your method-ingenious, and a lot less mess.I refilled with Castrol High Mileage 5W30, thinking the seal swellant properties of that oil may do the pump seals some good.