Originally Posted by fbiguy

Thanks for the write up. I am going to do my own maintenance this time around. I bought a 2 ton low profile jack that will get under even a lowered car. I also have a pair of 3 ton stands since I won't get under a car that's only being held up by the little o ring in the jack. Before I bash it (since it's from Harbour Freight), it has done great lifting the front of my 3 ton Range Rover and the front of my old El Camino, with a full iron 454.

Originally Posted by telum01

You should get a second pair of jack stands so you have the car lifted at four corners. Far safer that way!

Originally Posted by jateshk

I have a mobile mechanic that i use for my various cars. Your post is really inspiring me to get all the parts and have him do the service on my aston! I think lift would be necessary for the air filter.

Originally Posted by 911MTB

I'm glad I inspired you I think you could have your mobile mechanic do the service. I did the air filters without a lift and didn't find it very difficult. I have since purchased RaceRamps from Amazon which will make it even easier to get under the car for this service. Cheers!

Originally Posted by little nellie

I remember seeing a drive on ramp that has a built-in hydraulic jack. Once you drive on to it, you can jack it up even higher. Don't remember where I seen this and unable to find it again. I would think this will be a great way to lift the car up to be work on. Anyone seen these before?

Originally Posted by jateshk

Did you just get 2 raceramps? Also what size did you get? I may invest on the raceramps as well