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To access the drain plug comfortably, I would like to jack up the rear and place on jack stands at their lowest setting. Just enough to gain access to the drain plug without killing myself.
Is it okay to have the car less than level with the rear higher than the front when draining. It seems that the drain is in front of the pan and should not matter but I am not sure.
Yes, perfectly fine to have the rear of the car elevated.... I think many of us do it that way for the very reason you point out -- drain is at the "front" of the pan, AND easier to get to when under the car. No reason I can think of for the car to be level....
I have jack points which would make the rear too high, so going to toss a couple phone books under the rears when I change my oil next weekend. You just need about 4-5 more inches and you can get under there with your drain pan And wrench.
I have jack points which would make the rear too high, so going to toss a couple phone books under the rears when I change my oil next weekend. You just need about 4-5 more inches and you can get under there with your drain pan And wrench.
I have jack points which would make the rear too high, so going to toss a couple phone books under the rears when I change my oil next weekend. You just need about 4-5 more inches and you can get under there with your drain pan And wrench.
Thanks for your tip as well as others. My first question is where does one obtain a phonebook. I have not seen on in years!!!!!
I left my car on the ground and made sure it was level so all the old oil drained out. With plenty of time, it took just a smidge over 8 quarts to bring it up to full. I initially refilled a little over 7 quarts then adding a bit each time after driving three or four times. Once full, the gauge has not moved in 5K miles.
I have them and use them. I like to have someone behind as I reverse up the ramps to make certain all remains lined up. I purchased the large version because of our wide rear tires -- with these, I'd imagine the small ones would be too narrow for my comfort.
When a car is raised up via jack(s), jack stand(s) , ramps, phone books, slump stone/ bricks, whatever ...ALWAYS , if possible , place TWO chocks tightly ( tap with rubber mallet ) against any full weight - bearing tire ( optimally diagonal from your working area ) ...because any sudden forward or rearward jerk movement of the vehicle while you are wrenching/ banging/ mounting/ prying , however slight , could lead to a disastrous " house of cards " tumbling cascade if you are underneath !
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Thanks Lex. Is this all the elevating you need for a DIY oil change? Also are there torque requirements for the drain plug and filter housing? Thanks again.
J
Thanks Lex. Is this all the elevating you need for a DIY oil change? Also are there torque requirements for the drain plug and filter housing? Thanks again.
J
Ramps work perfectly fine. Actually tho Lex and others such as myself may prefer raising the rear-end for oil service, it is not required to do so at all. As for the torque requirements, I believe it is 37 ft lbs for the drain plug.... Filter housing should be 19 ft lbs
01-17-2016, 05:24 PM
DIY Oil Change Question
