Wow, that is a great idea... There is almost enough clearance to get down there when the car is flat, so this would be just enough to get it done.

 

drain and replace.......maybe 10 min. deal


Ken
C4S 02'

 

I just jack it up and remove the drain plug, then let the jack down with the car over the drain pan.

 

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C'ya,

 

exactly! +1

 

What are you using as a jackpoint?

 

 

diy car ramps

http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=7982

 

jackpad right in front of the either rear wheel (just one side). jack it up a few inches (3-4) just enough to get your arm under to loosen the drain plug, put drain pan under and then remove the drain plug, lower car.

I use the same technique for the filter.

good luck and be careful.

 

ohhh.. i think im going to change my oil myself from now on.

 

Jason, it's THE easiest car I've ever changed oil on...I would suggest for a few bucks more, to also buy the drain plug when you're at the dealer buying the filter. The older one may be a bit stripped...

 

Do you jack it up from the center of the rear, or do you use the regular jacking points, which lift up just one side at a time?

 

The lip at the entry to my garage is less then 1/2", so that's probably not enough. But is the only consideration whether the drain pan will fit under? In that case, if you found a low-profile drain pan that fits 9 quarts, would that do the trick?

 

regular jacking points, i do the right side since the filter is on that side too.

g/l

 

for those who DIY the oil changes on the 996- do you use the factory fill mobil one 0W-40?