Possible to reach fumoto without lifting? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

1Cor10:23 · 11-21-2014, 02:13 PM

Hi there,

I'm wondering if anyone has tried to do an oil change with a fumoto valve without lifting the front of their car on stock suspension? Might be a bit odd to try and release the lever and have an oil pan under there as well.

If anyone has any experience, please share

umpadupa · 11-21-2014, 04:06 PM

Depends on ur oil pan height. But I do it , only diff is that i drive my fronts onto a 2x6 to get a little more room. Also it's easier to pull the pan out after

Foobar · 11-21-2014, 04:11 PM

Stock height here but I have an aero kit, so I drive it up on my ramps. I suppose I could do it in a pinch but I don't want to spill oil everywhere.

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jvincent · 11-21-2014, 04:54 PM

I haven't tried it myself yet, since an oil change is usually accompanied by a brake pad swap for the track, but it would be a tight squeeze for me since my oil pan is pretty high.

I will probably try the 2x6 thing when I do my next change since I won't be changing brake pads then.

Vukodlac · 11-22-2014, 12:13 AM

Not possible, jack the front end up, use some jack stands and make it easy on yourself. I have a fumoto quick valve and I always jack up the front end before I change the oil.

1Cor10:23 · 11-22-2014, 04:00 PM

To update everyone - I successfully did a full oil change without lifting my vehicle yesterday (in my condo, no less). I Lied on my back and reached in with my left hand - note, was not able to reach while lying on my chest. I have a fairly flat oil tray that I compressed further (somewhat pliable plastic) and was able to squeeze it under the car.

Ultramaroon · 11-22-2014, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by umpadupa

Depends on ur oil pan height. But I do it , only diff is that i drive my fronts onto a 2x6 to get a little more room. Also it's easier to pull the pan out after

I love this. Thanks!

Carlitoz3 · 11-22-2014, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vukodlac

Not possible, jack the front end up, use some jack stands and make it easy on yourself. I have a fumoto quick valve and I always jack up the front end before I change the oil.

So its not necessary to lift the rear?

Vukodlac · 11-23-2014, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carlitoz3

So its not necessary to lift the rear?

Whatever makes it easy for ya

OICU812 · 11-23-2014, 05:36 PM

Of course whenever lifting car and using jack place jack stands under jack points. "Just in case"

11-21-2014, 02:13 PM	#1
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umpadupa Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 94 civic hatch, Whiteout frs Location: VanCity Posts: 181 Thanks: 45 Thanked 78 Times in 44 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Depends on ur oil pan height. But I do it , only diff is that i drive my fronts onto a 2x6 to get a little more room. Also it's easier to pull the pan out after

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jvincent Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: 2022 WRB BRZ Sport-Tech Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 1,746 Thanks: 131 Thanked 1,411 Times in 715 Posts Mentioned: 25 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	I haven't tried it myself yet, since an oil change is usually accompanied by a brake pad swap for the track, but it would be a tight squeeze for me since my oil pan is pretty high. I will probably try the 2x6 thing when I do my next change since I won't be changing brake pads then.

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