When the oil drain has halted, or slowed significantly (drip....... drip........ drip), wipe its chin with a clean paper towel or rag.

Don't use a gunky towel; we want to try to avoid pushing any kind of junk into the oil drain hole.

Then insert the drain plug and tighten it with all the finger-strength your little fingers can muster.

Use the box-end or socket wrench to lightly tighten the plug. Do not overtighten. This can strip the plug's threads or crack the oil pan. It is recomended to tighten the plug to the specified torque with the use of a torque handle (refer to the service manual).