View Poll Results: How to lift the rear for a oil change fastest / cheapest?

Lift the car with two jacks after which use chock and axle stands

25.00%

Get race ramps (:-( expensive no other altern. for wide tires)

43.75%

Build your own from wood

31.25%

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Race Ramps or other pragmatic solution for oil change?

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03-19-2023, 11:17 AM

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JimmyS

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Discovering these for maintenance on my cars has made life much easier when it comes to use of jackstands: https://jackpointjackstands.com/

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07-23-2024, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by DBJoe996

I don't jack up the car or use ramps for an oil change. I have a low profile oil pan that just slides right under and can hold a little over ten quarts. For safer and easy. Car is on stock suspension. I also have the spin on oil filter adapter. I just reach in with my hand to loosen.

Which oil pan do you use?

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07-23-2024, 04:56 PM

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Which oil pan do you use?

There are several low profile oil pans available, like from AutoZone or Reillys. The one I have I got at Walmart probably like 25 years ago. Just make sure it holds 10 quarts and has a large drain hole. The oil comes out fast.

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07-23-2024, 05:55 PM

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My solution: A couple wood blocks under one tire (yes, I bought new PS4s!), a $6 frypan splatter screen and whatever trash oil collector I had lying around. The splatter screen ensures there's zero mess. Could probably get it done without the wood but it makes it a bit more comfy taking care of the oil tank.