DIY Oil Change: Brand of oil you use and method you use to jack/lift

[sissupr]

Originally Posted by Foobar

If my fumoto is hit by something, I've got bigger problems than the fumoto. Its almost recessed into the skid plate.

No leaks in the past 2 years.

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Are you using thr safety clip? About to install it and forgot to purchase the clip. Seems pretty rugged without it...

[Foobar]

Originally Posted by sissupr

Are you using thr safety clip? About to install it and forgot to purchase the clip. Seems pretty rugged without it...

I have the old style safety. Is it necessary? I don't think so, but its just one more insurance policy for cheap.

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[wheelhaus]

Originally Posted by sissupr

Are you using thr safety clip? About to install it and forgot to purchase the clip. Seems pretty rugged without it...

It's not necessary. The valve lever is sprung, and the lever is pushed into a 90° notch when it's fully closed which prevents it from being opened. The safety clip does add a little peace of mind and simply holds the lever in the little 90° lock channel.

[stugray]

Drive car up on the curb on the pass side & a 2X4 (or two) on the drivers side.
Crawl under and drain (even with MY fat ass).

Those using a vac pump are bat-shit crazy. I am positive I would spend more time cleaning the thing when I am done then the whole crawl under with a wrench part would take.
Kind of like eating soup with a fork....

[Sony]

Motul Eco-Lite 8100 0w-20 and a Toyo Roki (OEM) oil fiter.

As for how I lift the car...I'm spoiled, I just get to use THIS.

[sato]

Originally Posted by Sony

Motul Eco-Lite 8100 0w-20 and a Toyo Roki (OEM) oil fiter.

As for how I lift the car...I'm spoiled, I just get to use THIS.

I'm gonna get one of these for my garage...(sato dreams on)

[Sony]

Originally Posted by sato

I'm gonna get one of these for my garage...(sato dreams on)

In all honesty...if you have the space to install one...they aren't as expensive as everyone thinks. I have a 9,000lb capacity model because I needed the extra long and extra tall size to lift my truck, it was $3800. However the smaller 7,000lb capacity model is just under $3,000.

There are dozens of other options out there as well which take up less garage space, cost far less and serve different needs.

For instance I was chatting in a different thread the other day about the Ranger BL-5000 which costs $1300 and is super portable and takes up nearly no space.

There are many options, unfortunately there really isn't anything cheaper than a pair of jackstands and a floor jack. However if you can front the money then I highly recommend it...your back will thank you. I know mine does.

[Ris]

I haven't done my own oil change yet but i have the AMMCO 4 post lift that i used for other things on my car.

I'm going to change my oil on it this weekend though.

You have to back onto it with our cars though hehe i learned that the hard way. I'm lowered 1 3/4" though

And I agree with Sony 100% this is extremely convenient. You can drive it on and lift it a foot or so if you just want to do something to your engine and the car is at an easier height to work with too.

Laziness + Creativity will be the death of me.

[nEEdLzZz]

why do u guys service your car on your own? since u got the warranty, isn't it necessary to let subaru do the servicing to keep the warranty?
i'd love to do the servicing myself but i'm afraid that i'll void the warranty...

[Foobar]

Originally Posted by nEEdLzZz

why do u guys service your car on your own? since u got the warranty, isn't it necessary to let subaru do the servicing to keep the warranty?
i'd love to do the servicing myself but i'm afraid that i'll void the warranty...

Performing your own oil change does not void your warranty.

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[TM]

Originally Posted by PPX

Would like to hear from you what brand of oil you use and method/equipment you lift the car with.

For now, I'm just using the Subaru brand oil and filter. I have the fumoto valve, so I don't even need to lift my car.

1. Uncap oil cap on top
2. Reach underneath to unlatch valve to drain oil into drain pan
3. While oil is draining, replace oil filter on top
4. After finished draining, relatch valve and pour in 5.5 quarts of oil
5. Recap oil cap

Originally Posted by nEEdLzZz

why do u guys service your car on your own? since u got the warranty, isn't it necessary to let subaru do the servicing to keep the warranty?
i'd love to do the servicing myself but i'm afraid that i'll void the warranty...

In USA, servicing your own car won't void warranty as long as you show proof that the services was done in accordance to the maintenance schedule. Not sure how it works in Switzerland.