Do any of you guys who change your own oil use those plastic drive up ramps? I was wondering if it allows you completely drain all of the oil out. Its just too low for me to crawl under there to do the change. What do you guys suggest? Thanks in advance.
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It seems to drain out easier on ramps cause the drain bolt is towards the back of the pan. Makes it a lot easier to get at the filter, too.

 

What year do you have? On my 2k3 it's not necessary to get under the car at all, you can easily do it by just reaching under the passenger side. Park the car with the wheels turned all the way to the right. The drain plug isn't that far from the side of the car and the filter is right behind the front passenger side wheel.

 

I have a 2k3 but it was the first time changing the oil and I couldn't find those things... Thanks for the input, guys.

 

looslip...if you have a 2k3 there is no need for ramps unless you really want them. Try this...

1) Park the car with the wheels turned all the way to the right.
2) The drain plug is easily accessible from the passenger side, you should be able to reach under and get it no problem. (I'm 6'3" with long arms, that helps too. )
3) The oil filter is behind the right front wheel well. The way I get to it is to remove the black splash guard thing from behind the right front wheel. It's only 2 screws and 2 push-screws holding it on. I leave the top push screw in and remove the other 3, this gives me enough free room to swing the splash guard out and the filter will be right in front of you.
4) Replace filter, put the 3 screws back in the splash guard, replace drain plug and fill er up!

 

 

yeah i use plastic ramps....i bought mine @ pep boys...i think they're called Rhino Ramps...very good ramps & lift the car off high enough

also i used the ramps to install my underbody street glow kit....also my car is dropped w/ a body kit & i still have clearance

 

You definitely need ramps if you are lowered. My drain tub doesn't even fit under my car without being lifted.

 

I use them too. It was very easy the first time. Some people tell you to loosen up the splash shield and reach in behind your tire. That seems like MORE work to me...drive up loosen plug and filter, both runs right into the pan if it's big enough. Way easier than my ford truck.

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