attempting the first oil change on an 07'. I wonder if i could use the OEM scissor jack on a 2"x4" to jack up the front left. This would give me enough clearance to slide a jack stand under the front center jack point as a saftey measure. This appears that would be enough clearance for me to slide under the front to get to the drain plug. After plug is removed I would take jack stand out, lower the car and allow all the oil to drain. Then I could repeat the procedure to re-install the drain plug. Lower car and add new oild filter. Any ideas or suggestions.

thanks in advance,
Drew

 

i dont trust those scissor jacks for antyhing.. especially on a piece of wood.
Do yourself a huge favor and go buy a floor jack.. they arent expensive, and will save a lot of hassle, and save from damaging anything.

if this option doesnt help, go pay to get your oil changed until you have the right equipment to do the oil change yourself.

-Zakk

 

Goto Sears spend $100 on an Aluminum Floor Jack. Light weight and low profile. Make sure to use jack stands.

-Zak

 

I wouldn't trust that arrangement.

 

get a fumoto drain valve so you never have to screw or unscrew anything. flip a switch and the oil comes out.

drive your car onto wood that's 1/2" tall. slide your low-profile oil catch tub under the car. flip the switch. drain the oil. flip the switch to close the valve.

easy!

 

i have a low pro jack and a set of rhino ramps. either or. plus i think the rhino ramps are the best bet cause there 100% not gonna go anywhere

 

this is Fish22's S at my place while it was on the rhino ramps

and you can pick them up at auto zone

 

buy a jack and jackstand. It'll keep you alive

 

So do you back the rear of the car onto the ramps to allow the the oil to drain and if so can you reach the drain plug? I notice what apopears to be the car still up on the jack in your reply.

 

Jackstands and floor jack. Personally I use both, keeping just a little weight on the jack while the stands hold most of the weight.