How are you guys getting under your car to change the oil?

[BRZnut]

just want to give a follow up....just finished my first top side oil change with the Hydro-Turf Oil Extractor OIL01.

It was very easy but took longer than a regular change since they only supply one size hose that is small so that it can fit down the dip stick tube. Here is a quick summery:

First drive the car for 5-10 min. to warm the oil.

Take off the oil cap

Place the plastic tube down the dip stick. After you feel it pass the curve , advance slowly until you feel some resistance then back it out very slightly.

Pump 15 times...and the oil starts flowing!

I needed to add ~5 extra pumps every 20 mins

It took 90 mins for all the oil to come out!

Got ~5.5 liters out.

Then change the oil filter, refill with ~ 5.5 liters of fresh oil and you are good to go.

Clean up was very easy and I did not get oil on the floor as I usually do.

Other than it taking 90 mins, it was better than the traditional way.

I was surprised how thin the 0W-20 was...the stuff flows like water!

[Muskokan]

Thread jacking here for a second,

About to do my first oil change and just had one thing bothering me.
All I have to use is a jack stand, so the car will just have the front end sticking up, is this also how guys using ramps drain it? Will I have any problems getting it all out at that angle?

Thanks

[Gary in NJ]

This is interesting. Are the blocks screwed together or do you build them up depending on the height you are looking to achieve? I would also think with the suspension fully extended that you have to jack the car to the maximum height of the floor jack.

Originally Posted by M1K3

[Gunman]

Made my own ramps, from a 2x10.

[M1K3]

Sorry for the Thread Jacking

Originally Posted by Gary in NJ

This is interesting. Are the blocks screwed together or do you build them up depending on the height you are looking to achieve? I would also think with the suspension fully extended that you have to jack the car to the maximum height of the floor jack.

Yes it's all screwed together:


But you can make it like lego if you want. Here is the site I got the info from to make it: http://www.myturbodiesel.com/1000q/multi/wood-block.htm (My setup and measurements differ slightly from what is on the site)

As for maxing out the jack it's not too bad:



I can even stack my suv on it, but I got to use blocks on the jack:

[Gary in NJ]

Yeah, I'm gonna make four of these platforms. They look quite useful.

[whataboutbob]

$20 with BYO fluids and filter at my local shop. I don't have to get dirty.

[BRZnut]

Originally Posted by Muskokan

Thread jacking here for a second,

About to do my first oil change and just had one thing bothering me.
All I have to use is a jack stand, so the car will just have the front end sticking up, is this also how guys using ramps drain it? Will I have any problems getting it all out at that angle?

Thanks

Correct me if I am wrong guys but my understanding is to never use just a jack stand to get under the car. If it slips, you're toast.

[jcat5150]

Originally Posted by M1K3

I got the 2 Ton Low Profile Jack from Harbor Freight


It's a heavy SomBitch though!!!

Get the warranty if you're going to get that one - also wait for one of the huge coupons for this specific jack to offset the costs. I have had to trade in 2 of them already (bought the low profile just for the 86) since I bought the car. It is actually in the back of my truck now waiting to go back on Monday.

[Muskokan]

Originally Posted by BRZnut

Correct me if I am wrong guys but my understanding is to never use just a jack stand to get under the car. If it slips, you're toast.

well i have a jack and blocks i can use? i just want to know if draining at an angle will still get all the crap out.

anyone?

[M1K3]

Originally Posted by jcat5150

Get the warranty if you're going to get that one - also wait for one of the huge coupons for this specific jack to offset the costs. I have had to trade in 2 of them already (bought the low profile just for the 86) since I bought the car. It is actually in the back of my truck now waiting to go back on Monday.

Damn that sucks! I got the warranty. I have had mine for over a year now bought it for $120 with the 2yr warranty.

[Shagaliscious]

Originally Posted by zooki

My 11,000 lb. hydraulic lift..

I don't have my own, but my buddy does. They are fantastic.

[DJCarbine]

Originally Posted by BRZnut

just want to give a follow up....just finished my first top side oil change with the Hydro-Turf Oil Extractor OIL01.

It was very easy but took longer than a regular change since they only supply one size hose that is small so that it can fit down the dip stick tube. Here is a quick summery:

First drive the car for 5-10 min. to warm the oil.

Take off the oil cap

Place the plastic tube down the dip stick. After you feel it pass the curve , advance slowly until you feel some resistance then back it out very slightly.

Pump 15 times...and the oil starts flowing!

I needed to add ~5 extra pumps every 20 mins

It took 90 mins for all the oil to come out!

Got ~5.5 liters out.

Then change the oil filter, refill with ~ 5.5 liters of fresh oil and you are good to go.

Clean up was very easy and I did not get oil on the floor as I usually do.

Other than it taking 90 mins, it was better than the traditional way.

I was surprised how thin the 0W-20 was...the stuff flows like water!

90 mins is a long time..... is there any way to use a larger tube with your extractor?

[BRZnut]

Originally Posted by DJCarbine

90 mins is a long time..... is there any way to use a larger tube with your extractor?

This extractor came with only one tube designed to fit down the dip stick tube. I know others have another brand that comes with a bigger tube and what they do (its in the DYI section) is remove the dip stick tube and place the larger plastic tube right into the engine that speeds up the process.