Will this work for Oil change
12-08-2007, 01:38 PM
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Will this work for Oil change
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
thanks in advance,
Drew
12-08-2007, 02:04 PM
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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
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
12-08-2007, 02:48 PM
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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!
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!
12-08-2007, 03:30 PM
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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
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12-08-2007, 08:43 PM
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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.
