Changing oils by myself, are these a recommended jack+jack stand?

[PenGun]

I have a floor jack and 4 locking stands, and I use RAMPS!

[CincyJohn]

Ramps are definitely the way to go for oil changes.

[haohmaru]

Best jack I've ever owned: https://www.harborfreight.com/automo...ack-64781.html

[CrowsFeast]

Originally Posted by CincyJohn

Ramps are definitely the way to go for oil changes.

While I tend to agree with you; having a good jack and stands is ideal for doing a large number of different jobs that ramps wouldn't necessarily be able to handle. Some people have a stricter budget and/or don't have the space to store both.

Low profile and long reach jacks seem to be getting closer and closer in price to a typical floor jack and are more useful if you're going to be driving sports cars. Low weight is nicer to use too but then cost tends to jump.

[Trueweltall]

Originally Posted by haohmaru

Best jack I've ever owned: https://www.harborfreight.com/automo...ack-64781.html

I picked one of these up a year or two ago, totally worth it. It's my go to jack now.

[soundman98]

i've had ramps slide out while loading/unloading the vehicle--always a brown pants moment when the passenger side spontaneously drops with noise as you're backing down(and can't see what's happening)... was also always terrified of driving off the ends..

way easier/safer to centrally lift the car, and place some jack stands under the lift points. i usually just leave the jack in place, but loosen it slightly so it's more of a safety catch.

[CincyJohn]

Originally Posted by soundman98

i've had ramps slide out while loading/unloading the vehicle--always a brown pants moment when the passenger side spontaneously drops with noise as you're backing down(and can't see what's happening)... was also always terrified of driving off the ends..

way easier/safer to centrally lift the car, and place some jack stands under the lift points. i usually just leave the jack in place, but loosen it slightly so it's more of a safety catch.

Different strokes, I guess. I have never had the ramps slip but that is because I place them up against a small lip between my driveway and the garage slab. Agree that if I didn't have that protection, I might feel differently.

Also agree with above that there are instances where jack stands/jack is necessary (anything that requires removing a tire, for instance), but for an oil change, I just pull out of the garage, line up the ramps, roll up, position the pan, un hook the Fumoto valve (so happy that there is no stupid underbody door/panel), change the filter, close the valve, add the new oil, remove drain/pan, roll off - done!

[NoHaveMSG]

You guys have cars tall enough that you can use ramps

[CincyJohn]

Originally Posted by NoHaveMSG

You guys have cars tall enough that you can use ramps

Well, not all ramps. But standard plastic Rhino ramps are no issue (some metal ramps have a problematic hump). Of course, I'm not lowered, but I still think you could be a little lowered and still use ramps - slammed, probably not so much. But I would have so many more things I would have to worry about before ramps (like just getting over my curb and/or over the aforementioned "lip" on my garage) if I was slammed.

[NoHaveMSG]

Originally Posted by CincyJohn

Well, not all ramps. But standard plastic Rhino ramps are no issue (some metal ramps have a problematic hump). Of course, I'm not lowered, but I still think you could be a little lowered and still use ramps - slammed, probably not so much. But I would have so many more things I would have to worry about before ramps (like just getting over my curb and/or over the aforementioned "lip" on my garage) if I was slammed.

I was uh, making a joke about people that have stock height cars.

[CincyJohn]

Originally Posted by NoHaveMSG

I was uh, making a joke about people that have stock height cars.

I didn't think it was a joke (and it didn't need to be). I am sure there are issues with ramps for cars below certain heights. I don't understand the "slamming" culture as I think stock height is pretty much perfect for both performance and day to day driving. But there are lots of different parts of various car cultures I don't understand/don't like - but hey, different strokes, right?

[NoHaveMSG]

Originally Posted by CincyJohn

I didn't think it was a joke (and it didn't need to be). I am sure there are issues with ramps for cars below certain heights. I don't understand the "slamming" culture as I think stock height is pretty much perfect for both performance and day to day driving. But there are lots of different parts of various car cultures I don't understand/don't like - but hey, different strokes, right?

The no fun police is here.

[soundman98]

Originally Posted by NoHaveMSG

You guys have cars tall enough that you can use ramps

i missed the joke, but laughed anyways.

[my stock-height car didn't work with ramps]

pictured, an 86 that can use ramps:

[CrowsFeast]

Originally Posted by NoHaveMSG

I was uh, making a joke about people that have stock height cars.

I mean, stock height has more clearance than my stock BMW had. BMW bottomed out on the speed bump at the local beer store, BRZ must have just cleared it!